Thanks, Dr. B!
I think fruit has been inappropriately villainized, Bulsiewicz shares.
I think fruits are amazingly good for us.
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In fact, people that consume more fruit are less likely to have diabetesthey also lose weight.
Check out this list ofMust-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gutto get started.
Greens have almost no calories, yet tons of nutritionthats good, Bulsiewicz says.
Leafy greens are a great base or side for a protein-packed main to create a complete meal.
Try theseEasy Salmon Cakeson a bed of spinach or thisCreamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens.
Whole Grains
The gastroenterologist notes the importance of grains in your meals.
By grains, I dont mean refined grains, Bulsiewicz explains.
I mean unrefined grains, so like whole grains.
FromOld-Fashioned Oatmealtobrown rice bowls, its easy to add whole grains to your breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Those contain omega-3 fats, he states.
Those are healthy fats that we need more of.
Healthy fats are an essential part of any nutritious lifestyle, even if youretrying to lose weight.
They can help lower bad LDL cholesterol and decrease heart disease risk.
Plus, omega-3 fatty acids can helpimprove heart health and reduce inflammationin the body.
Seaweed is another food Bulsiewicz later mentions that’s a great source of omega-3s as well as vitamin B12.
Aromatics
Any vegetable that makes you cry, add it to the list of aromatics you should be eating.
Thats onions, garlic, shallots, Bulsiewicz explains.
Theyre delicious, theyre also great for your heart and protect you from cancer.
Legumes
Beans, beans, theyre good for your heartand overall health, according to Bulsiewicz.
To me, this is the No.
1, the gastroenterologist suggests.
Talk about a rave review for legumes!
Mushrooms
Last but not least, Bulsiewicz explains how mushrooms are definitely beneficial in our diets.
They contain fiber and are incredibly good for us, he says.
They can also boost your gut health and have anti-inflammatory properties,alongside other benefits.
Check out theseMushroom Recipes Youll Want to Make Forever.
