Gut Health Diet

A healthy gut goes beyond smooth digestion. Your gut health actually plays a crucial role in your overall health—from supporting your immune function to reducing your risk of chronic diseases. Learn more about the best foods for gut health and find recipes, meal plans and nutrition advice to support a healthy gut. At EatingWell, all of our nutrition information is reviewed by our team of registered dietitians.

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The Best Fermented Foods for Better Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Morning Snack to Help You Poop, Recommended by Dietitians
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The #1 Tea to Help You Poop, Recommended by Dietitians
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5 Best High-Protein Foods for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The Best Dinner to Help You Poop in the A.M., According to a Dietitian
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The #1 Snack for Better Gut Health, Recommended by a Gastroenterologist
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4 Supplements You Shouldn't Take for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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What Is a "Gut Cleanse"? And Do You Need to Do One?
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10 Best and Worst Foods for Leaky Gut, According to Dietitians
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6 "Bad" Things You Should Actually Be Doing for Better Gut Health, According to Experts
Does a Leaky Gut Increase Your Risk of Diabetes? Here's What a Gastroenterologist Says
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The Top 7 Nutrients to Support Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Surprising Nutrient for Gut Health, According to a Doctor
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The #1 Dinner for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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7 Sneaky Signs You Have Leaky Gut Syndrome, According to a Dietitian
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How to Protect Your Gut After COVID, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Snack at Costco for Gut Health, Recommended by a Dietitian
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The #1 Lunch for Gut Health, Recommended by Gut Experts
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The #1 Breakfast for Gut Health, Recommended by Gut Experts
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This One Habit Can Significantly Improve Your Gut Health—and It Has Nothing to Do with Diet
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The "Bad" Food That's Actually Incredible for Your Gut Health, According to Gastroenterologists
Bean & Barley Soup
The 8 Best Prebiotic Foods for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Habit to Break for Better Gut Health, According to Registered Dietitians
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The 6 Best Spices to Fight Gut Inflammation, According to Gastroenterologists
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The Best Vegetable for Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
Raspberry-Lemon Greek Yogurt Bark
The 4 Best Dairy Foods for Your Gut Health, According to Gastroenterologists
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Great News: Red Wine Could Actually Boost Your Gut Health
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Here's What a Gut Doctor Puts in His Smoothie for a Healthy Microbiome
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5 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health When You Have Diabetes
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These Are the Best Vegetables for Gut Health, According to a Doctor
Grilled Artichokes
12 Foods to Improve Your Gut Health Overnight
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This One Surprising Thing You're Doing Every Day Might Be Harming Your Gut Health, According to a Dentist
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What to Do with Leftover Pumpkin Guts
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Can a Healthy Gut Help Protect You from COVID-19?
Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad
The Best and Worst Diets for Your Gut Health, According to Research
spinach-avocado smoothie
Best Breakfast Foods for Gut Health
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The Worst Food For Gut Health, According to a Dietitian
Oven-Braised Leeks
Best Foods to Eat for Gut Health