"Diet plays an enormous role in gut health. Our GI tract contains trillions of bacteria that make up the gut microbiome," says Dr. Andrew Moore, MD, an Endeavor Health gastroenterologist. "The balance of the bacteria in our gut has a profound impact on our overall health, and changes in diet can dramatically alter this balance."
"A diet might be billed as 'healthy' because it can help with rapid weight loss, but by starving your body of certain nutrients, it may in fact be detrimental to your gut microbiome balance and thus your long-term health," Dr. Moore says.
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The One Diet a Gastroenterologist Wouldn’t Follow
It might help to step back and get familiar with what keto actually is and aims to do.
"The keto diet is a diet that focuses specifically on limiting the intake of carbohydrates and replacing this with a moderate intake of protein and a high intake of fats," Dr. Moore states. "When the intake of carbohydrates is kept to around 50 grams or less per day, the body enters a state called 'ketosis' where it burns fat for energy instead of glucose. This can help with weight loss."
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"It’s not that the keto diet restricts fiber per se," he states. "It’s just that many foods that are high in fiber are also high in carbohydrates. Beans and lentils are an example."
Now, importantly, some people may need to follow a keto diet, such as those with diabetes. Yet Dr. Moore emphasizes that it's critical to work with a healthcare provider because severely restricting carbs can pose other risks, such as dangerously low blood sugar. Plus, you should definitely speak with a qualified pro before deciding to start the keto diet if you think you have high blood sugar or need to lose weight.
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He notes that data links low fiber intake to increased risk:
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)Abdominal pain BloatingConstipationColon cancerDiabetesHeart diseaseHow Much Fiber Do I Need per Day for Gut Health?
"The number varies depending on age and sex, but generally we aim for around 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day," Dr. Moore says.
If you're looking for an eating pattern that helps you get enough fiber, Dr. Moore suggests the Mediterranean diet for gut health.
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