Gut expert Dr. Emily Leeming has revealed a surprising blue muffin trick that can show if your bowel movements are healthy, highlighting the importance of gut transit time in preventing colon cancer and maintaining overall health.
Research has shown that the speed at which food is digested affects not only how full you feel but also provides clues to your overall health. A healthy gut transit time is crucial for preventing digestive discomfort, bloating, and constipation.
To measure gut transit time, Dr. Leeming uses bright blue muffins dyed with food coloring. Participants eat the muffin and note when their stools change color. This simple trick can be done at home using easy-to-spot foods like sweetcorn or beetroot.
Diet plays a significant role in achieving an optimal speed of digestion. Foods that promote gut health include kiwi fruit, psyllium husk, rye bread, dried fruits like figs and raisins, and adequate hydration with water.
A large study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology found that eating two kiwi fruits a day for one month improved constipation and digestive discomfort. Rye bread has also been shown to speed up gut transit time by 23% compared to white bread.
Dr. Leeming recommends incorporating these foods into your diet, along with staying hydrated with water, to maintain optimal digestion and overall health.
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