'Better gut and skin': 7 probiotic foods that will improve your life

Over the years, science has discovered more and more connections between ideal skin and a completely healthy gut. This is due to eating foods with probiotics, which will strengthen your immune system and also reduce inflammation. What are the seven nutrients you should incorporate into your diet?

Adding these types of foods can be very effective, as they nourish your microbiome and also allow your body to receive some benefits such as more hydrated skin and even better digestion. Therefore, Elizabeth Sharp, certified physician and founder of Health Meets Wellness, and nutritionist Lauren Manaker, told Vogue which edibles can help your body:

1 - Garlic

"It contributes to cardiovascular health, helping to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels," said the aforementioned certified physician.

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It gives your meals a better flavor. It has 1.2% prebiotic fiber, according to the previously reviewed medium.

3- Banana

Manaker recommended eating bananas when they're slightly green. "At this stage, they contain more resistant starch, which acts as a powerful prebiotic," she said.

4- Chickpeas

The nutritionist believes that this food has many nutrients and also proteins.

5- Flax seeds

Regarding these seeds, Sharp mentioned that one tablespoon has 0.6 grams of fiber, which serves to nourish the beneficial bacteria found in your gut.

6- Mushrooms

They are a great source of prebiotic fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol and, of course, strengthen your immune system.

7- Chicory root

Manaker said it's an excellent alternative if you're a coffee lover and is also very beneficial for your digestion. How should probiotic foods be consumed?

Quirón Salud, through its website, announced the two ways for you to ingest this type of nutrients: (See more: These are the 7 towns near Bogotá where you could live peacefully and with your family) 1- You can increase your consumption through some natural products such as yogurt or kefir. 2- You can also acquire them through some supplements.