Gut Health Diet

A healthy gut goes beyond smooth digestion. Your gut health actually plays a crucial role in your overall health—from supporting your immune function to reducing your risk of chronic diseases. Learn more about the best foods for gut health and find recipes, meal plans and nutrition advice to support a healthy gut. At EatingWell, all of our nutrition information is reviewed by our team of registered dietitians.

Your Gut Health Affects Almost Every System in Your Body—Are You Doing Enough to Care for It?

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Sauerkraut Regularly
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The Best Condiments for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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Can't Poop? Experts Say These Home Remedies Could Help
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The #1 Gut-Healthy Canned Food to Buy at Costco, According to a Dietitian
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5 Reasons You Feel Bloated After Eating a Salad—and What to Do About It
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The 6 Best Foods for Ulcerative Colitis, According to Experts
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My Favorite 3-Ingredient Salad Dressing Is Good for Your Gut
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I’m a Gut Health Dietitian—These Are the Answers to Your Embarrassing Questions
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8 High-Fiber Cereals to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians
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The Best Tea for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The Best High-Fiber Frozen Meal at Trader Joe’s, According to Dietitians
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The Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee to Help You Poop, According to Experts
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The #1 Spice to Help Reduce Bloating, According to Dietitians
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Can Probiotics Help You Debloat? Here’s What Doctors Say
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The #1 Dessert to Help You Poop In the Morning, According to a Dietitian
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The #1 Habit to Break If You Have IBS, According to Experts
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The Fermented Food Gut-Health Experts Say You Should Eat Every Day
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4 Dietitian-Approved Whole Grains to Help You Poop
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5 Reasons Why You Can't Poop When Traveling, According to a Gut Doctor
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Magnesium vs. Fiber: Which Is Better to Help You Poop? Here's What Gastroenterologists Say
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I Asked a Gastroenterologist for His Top Cereal Pick—Here’s What He Said
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Not All Pickles Are Gut Healthy—Here's How to Pick One That Is
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What Is a Ginger Bug & Is It Good for Your Gut?
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Kefir vs. Yogurt: Which Is Better for Gut Health? A Gastroenterologist Weighs In
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The #1 Dinner for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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We Asked a Gastroenterologist What They Typically Eat in a Day — This is What They Prioritize
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6 Things Gastroenterologists Want You To Do First When Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease
The #1 Juice to Help You Poop, According to Experts
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The Best Time to Eat Dinner to Help You Poop in the A.M., According to Experts
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Vitamin D Has a Surprising Health Benefit Experts Want You to Know
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The Best Protein to Help You Poop, According to a Dietitian
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The Top 7 Nutrients to Support Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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Here’s Why Your Farts Smell So Bad, According to Science
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The Easiest High-Fiber Swap to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians
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The 5 Best Drinks to Help You Poop That Aren’t Coffee, According to Dietitians
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The 3 Best Frozen Vegetables for Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The 7 Best Foods to Prevent Hemorrhoids, According to Dietitians
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The 6 Best Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Aren’t Oatmeal, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Coffee, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Drink to Help You Poop, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Habit You Should Start If You Have IBS, According to Dietitians
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I’m a Dietitian and Always Make This 30-Minute Dinner to Help Me Poop When I Come Back from Vacation
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5 Things You Should Do Every Day for Your Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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5 Things to Do in the Morning to Prevent Bloating Throughout the Day
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The #1 Spice for Gut Health, According to Gastroenterologists
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The #1 Nut for Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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Is Eating Too Many Raw Vegetables Hurting Your Gut? Here’s What Dietitians Say
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The #1 Whole Grain for Better Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Exercise to Help You Poop, According to Gut-Health Dietitians
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The #1 Carb You Should Eat for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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Do You Poop When You’re Stressed? Experts Explain Why
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7 Things to Do After 5 p.m. to Help You Poop the Next Morning, According to Gut Experts
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The 6 Best Carbs to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians
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Sourdough vs. Whole-Wheat Bread: A Gastroenterologist Shares Which Is Better for Your Gut
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5 Foods to Avoid After 5 P.M. If You Struggle with Constipation, According to Experts
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7 Foods to Stock Up On This Summer for Better Gut Health
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If Beans Bother Your Stomach, These 4 Things Can Help
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The #1 High-Protein Snack for Better Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
What Happens to Your Body If You Don’t Poop Every Day
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The Best Supplement to Help You Poop, According to Gut Health Experts
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3 Supplements You Shouldn't Take for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The Best Fruit for Your Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Spice to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Breakfast for Gut Health, Recommended by Gut Experts
The #1 Herb for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Afternoon Snack to Help You Poop the Next Morning, According to a Dietitian
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7 Cereals to Eat for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians