4. Fermented Foods
Gastroenteritis bacteria colonize your GI tract, causing havoc in the balance of your gut biomes – the trillions of live bacteria in your gut that assimilate the nutrition from your food. As a result, the affected individual may experience bloating, gas, and stomach pain.
Restoring the balance of beneficial bacteria will help you recover from the effects of the disease faster. Try eating fermented foods to accelerate the healing process.
Sauerkraut and kimchi are fermented cabbage and vegetables mixed with spices, and then left to ferment for a few weeks. During the fermentation process, beneficial probiotic enzymes turn the cabbage into prebiotic fiber – the favorite food of your biomes.
Once you’re over the initial nausea stage of the infection, try eating some sauerkraut to increase the presence of good bacteria in your gut. You can also try eating foods like organic, unpasteurized Greek yogurt, which also contains live bacteria and enzymes that boost your gut health.