{"id":141050,"date":"2025-09-13T21:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/141050\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T21:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:19:07","slug":"aiims-gastroenterologist-shares-top-8-healthy-snacks-you-can-eat-to-keep-your-digestion-moving-smoothly-almond-hummus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/141050\/","title":{"rendered":"AIIMS gastroenterologist shares top 8 healthy snacks you can eat to keep your digestion moving smoothly: Almond, hummus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a September 12 Instagram post, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, said, \u201cYour gut thrives on simple, fibre-packed snacks<\/a>.\u201d He wrote, \u201cI am a board-certified gastroenterologist and here are 8 gut-healthy snacks I eat for bowel regularity.\u201d Also read | AIIMS, Harvard, Stanford trained gastroenterologist shares \u201810 best morning habits for gut health\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chickpea-based Chickpea-based hummus delivers both fibre and protein, feeding your good gut bugs, Dr Sethi said on Instagram. (Freepik) <\/p>\n

A balanced gut ensures proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, a healthy gut microbiome can help prevent digestive issues like bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and constipation. In his caption, Dr Sethi wrote, \u201cWhich snack do you rely on most to keep your digestion<\/a> moving smoothly?\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Dr Sethi, these foods<\/a> can support gut health:<\/p>\n

1. Kiwi fruit<\/p>\n

He said studies have shown that two kiwis a day<\/a> improve stool frequency and soften stools, thanks to their unique fibre and actinidin enzyme.<\/p>\n

3. Greek yoghurt<\/p>\n

\u201cPacked with probiotics that feed healthy gut bacteria, plus protein and calcium, about 16g protein and 190 mg calcium per 3\u20444-cup serving,\u201d Dr Sethi said.<\/p>\n

4. Almonds (and other nuts)<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cA half-cup of almonds gives 15 g protein and 8g fibre; they help produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that fuels colon cells.\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Kefir<\/p>\n

According to Dr Sethi, kefir contains 50+ strains of probiotics for gut diversity, while yoghurt supports digestion with bacteria like lactobacillus bulgaricus.<\/p>\n

6. Hummus and veggie sticks<\/p>\n

Dr Sethi said, \u201cChickpea-based hummus delivers both fibre and protein, feeding your good gut bugs. Veggies add crunch and more fibre.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. Apples<\/p>\n

\u201cOne medium apple has ~4g of fibre plus pectin, a prebiotic that promotes healthy gut bacteria and stool regularity,\u201d Dr Sethi said.<\/p>\n

8. Berry + walnut combo<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cBlueberries bring antioxidants and fibre; walnuts add omega-3s and promote butyrate, lowering gut inflammation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

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