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What Happens to Your Gut Health When You Eat Butyrate-Boosting Foods

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By Amber J Tresca, Jamie Johnson
| Verywell Health Verified
Fibrous vegetables such as broccoli and carrots can boost butyrate. bhofack2 / Getty Images Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced in the gut and serves as fuel for intestinal cells. Until there are more human studies, butyrate supplements and at-home tests for butyrate capacity or levels have little to recommend them. The most effective way to increase butyrate levels in the body is to eat fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, broccoli, and chickpeas.
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What Happens to Your Gut Health When You Eat Passion Fruit Regularly

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By Amber J Tresca, Suzanne Fisher
| Verywell Health Verified
The fiber in passion fruit is good for digestive health. lacaosa / Getty Images Passion fruit contains soluble and insoluble fiber, promoting smoother digestion and acting as a prebiotic to feed a healthy gut microbiome. Due to the high fiber content, one serving of passion fruit is low on the glycemic index, meaning that it won’t lead to sharp spikes in blood sugar levels.
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Does Watermelon Help You Poop? What Experts Say

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By Amber J Tresca, Allison Herries
| Verywell Health Verified
Watermelon contains water, vitamins, minerals, and a small amount of fiber, all of which are beneficial for maintaining regular bowel movements. People who have difficulty digesting fructose or experience digestive symptoms after consuming it may want to avoid watermelon. Avoiding foods that contain fructose, such as watermelon, is used to manage fructose malabsorption. Eating watermelon may promote bowel regularity because of its water and fiber content.
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