5 healthy food swaps for a healthy gut: Alternatives to white bread, ice cream

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Swap out processed meats like deli meat or sausages with lean proteins like chicken, fish, or plant-based options. (All pics: Pexels)

Replace white bread with Multigrain bread, oats, or quinoa. Whole grains are high in fibre, which supports gut health by feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut.

Instead of sugary drinks, opt for water, unsweetened green or blue pea flower tea, or infused water with fruits and herbs or spices like cinnamon sticks.

Trade in potato chips for crunchy veggies like carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers, air fried or baked spinach or sweet potato chips with varieties of hummus.

Replace ice cream with plain Greek yogurt or kefir and add one a few slices of fruits to it. These dairy products contain probiotics, fruits add to the fibre.