Grains For Gut Microbiome Health - A Dietary Perspective

Key Take-outs:

• Fibre is no longer the inert substance once thought – microbiome research has re-energized the importance of fibre
• Encouraging a diverse range of plant foods to deliver a range of different fibre types is the best way to support gut microbiome health
• Look for foods and ingredients that have been scientifically tested for their microbiome effects
• Grains nourish the microbiome – affecting composition, diversity and function
• Prebiotics are also an important way to selectively fuel specific healthful microbes