Longevity Biome

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Gut Health & Digestion

Asian foods rich in fiber and prebiotics or studied for the gut microbiome and digestion — resistant starches, jicama inulin, jackfruit fiber, papaya enzymes and more. Educational only, not medical advice. Many results are lab or animal studies.

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Yellow Velvetleaf: The Pond Green in Isan Salad
Yellow Velvetleaf: The Pond Green in Isan SaladThe paddy-water green blanched into Isan toasted-rice salad
Bamboo Shoots: Why You Must Boil Them First
Bamboo Shoots: Why You Must Boil Them FirstCrunchy, fiber-rich shoot
Namwa Banana: Green for Cooking, Ripe for Cake
Namwa Banana: Green for Cooking, Ripe for CakeStudied for the stomach lining
Cassava Can Release Cyanide If Eaten Raw
Cassava Can Release Cyanide If Eaten RawFeeds gut bacteria
Dragon Fruit Grows on a Night-Blooming Cactus
Dragon Fruit Grows on a Night-Blooming CactusStudied for gut bacteria
Jackfruit Fiber Fed Gut Bacteria in Lab Tests
Jackfruit Fiber Fed Gut Bacteria in Lab TestsA source of gut-feeding fiber
Kitchen Mint Isn't the Mint in IBS Studies
Kitchen Mint Isn't the Mint in IBS StudiesMay soothe digestion
Jicama: The Crunchy Tuber That Feeds Gut Bacteria
Jicama: The Crunchy Tuber That Feeds Gut BacteriaA source of prebiotic fiber
Papaya Carries Its Own Meat-Tenderizing Enzyme
Papaya Carries Its Own Meat-Tenderizing EnzymeA source of papain enzyme
Sapodilla: The Fruit That Gave Us Chewing Gum
Sapodilla: The Fruit That Gave Us Chewing GumSapodilla
Educational content, not medical advice. These are foods and traditional preparations grouped by the topic they are studied for or traditionally used for — not treatments. Nothing here cures, treats, or prevents any condition. Consult your doctor before changing your diet or medication.