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Aussie doctor: These are the supermarket items I ALWAYS buy
- Dr Paul Froomes lists six foods he always buys to support gut health, starting with organic rolled oats.
- He recommends cold-pressed, early harvest extra virgin olive oil for its gut-protective compounds.
- Grass-fed organic steak is his go-to protein due to omega-3s and lower omega-6 load.
- Onions are highlighted as a powerful prebiotic food that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
- Blueberries are praised as polyphenol-rich fuel for gut flora and microbial diversity.
- Dark chocolate with 80–90% cacao is noted for gut-derived anti-inflammatory compounds.
- The piece also lists six items to avoid, including probiotic yogurts with sugar.
- Pasteurized honey is discouraged in favor of raw, unfiltered varieties.
- Muesli bars with low fiber and high sugar are flagged as unhealthy options.
- Apples are discouraged due to pesticide residues on skin and wax coating.
- Grass-fed meatballs are cautioned for additives despite the grass-fed label.
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