science
There are about 100 trillion of ___ in the human gut.
Vagus nerve connects the gut and the brain. The messages it sends is (unidirectional/bidirectional).
bidirectional
Treats infection but bad for gut health.
antibiotics
Name two healthy sources of fats.
extra-virgin olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, avocados, fish, seeds, nuts.
All fats are bad for gut health.
False (not all fats!)
Some people have referred to the gut microbiota the ______.
second brain / forgotten organ (they regulate our food intake, metabolism, body weight, immune system, and the development of our brains
During fight-or-flight, processes like eating, digestion, and absorption is ____.
stopped
Can counterbalance the effects of antibiotics and replenish the diversity of the gut microbiome.
probiotics
Name three foods rich in probiotics.
yogurt, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, fermented foods.
We should avoid processed food and mass-produced food since they contain food additives that could harm our brain.
True
95% of this feel-good chemical is produced in the gut whereas only about 5% is produced in the brain.
serotonin
While relaxed, processes like eating, digestion, and absorption is ____.
activated, enhanced, started
Deficiency in Vitamin __ can weaken the lining of your intestines, making you more susceptible to leaky gut. This vitamin also helps your body absorb calcium and maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus, which keeps your bones strong.
D
Name three fermented food.
yogurt, pickled vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut, fermented meat, egg, fish...
Prenatal stress and mother's stress level will not impact their children's stress level.
False
About 50% of this feel-good chemical is produced in the gut.
dopamine
What is one of the major stress hormones in the body?
Cortisol (they can make us crave sweet treats as a form of instant gratification and comfort)
A member of the ginger family, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, improves glucose metabolism, which is a good thing for maintaining a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
turmeric
Not all yogurt are good! For better gut health, it is better for us to choose yogurt with _______.
Live culture.
false
This can chemically modify DNA and make the effect of behaviors pass down to offspring.
epigenetic
When people are anxious or stressed, they crave sugary food because _____.
They need quick energy boost.
Deficiency in Vitamin __ can result in gut dysbiosis and gut inflammation. Some foods high in this vitamin include animal meat, fish, plant milk, tofu.
B12
What is the difference between probiotic foods and prebiotic foods?
Probiotic foods contain live bacteria and prebiotics are the foods that these bacteria feed on.
Reducing the microbial diversity in the soil, on plants, and in the GI tact of farm animals may ultimately harm our own gut microbiome and our nervous system.
True