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This doctor revealed a diet that can keep the intestines healthy so that digestion runs smoothly. The way to do this is by consuming lemon and nuts.
Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist in Florida, United States, revealed the foods he regularly consumes. This healthy food can nourish the intestines and digestive system.
Reporting from the NY Post (10/9/2024), Salhab also revealed that he has avoided fast food that contains a lot of oil. “I’m not perfect and sometimes like snacks, but I noticed that when I cook myself, I tend not to overeat and feel nutritionally fulfilled,” he said.
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Consume fruit and vegetables high in vitamin C
Salhab starts his day by eating fruit. He often makes lemon water or lemon tea, and often consumes fresh fruit that contains vitamin C.
“People who consume more vitamin C will have a lower risk of developing gallstones, improve liver health, and have better gut bacteria too,” he said.
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Apart from lemons, vitamin C can also be found in other types of citrus fruit, kiwi, strawberries, tomatoes, and others. There are also vegetables that contain vitamin C, such as cabbage and broccoli.
Salhab also drinks coffee regularly. This is done to protect yourself from gallstones and other diseases. A 2022 study found that coffee can stimulate the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone that plays an important role in digestion.
The University of Chicago’s Steatotic Liver Disease Clinic also revealed in an article that dietitian and nutritionist Annie Guinane recommends consuming up to 3 cups of coffee a day to protect the liver. The Mayo Clinic also states that the daily coffee intake limit is around 3-4 cups per day (400 mg caffeine).
Consume 2 servings of nuts a week
Salhab also consumes nuts to keep his intestines healthy. Types include almonds, cashews, walnuts, and other types of tree nuts. This benefit can be felt because nuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
A 2017 study of Stage 3 colon cancer patients found that those who ate at least 2 ounces (56 grams) of nuts a week had a 42% lower risk of cancer and a 57% lower chance of early death.
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