How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella

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The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.
Lesson by Shilpa Ravella, animation by Andrew Foerster.

[@honigdaemon]

Woah, I never felt so bad for hungry bacteria..

[@vishwas425]

Fluffsock woah...me too

[@seabb]

Fluffsock The poor bacterium mourning its lost bretherin....;-;

[@yippeekaiyay7526]

Fluffsock This shud motivate us, we need to eat healthy food to help these endangered bacteria survive

[@Nerdybdirty]

reminds me of in sausage party when peanut butter lost his wife, jelly. lmao

[@wolfizee6516]

I doubt the bacteria are endangered

[@helenarichard]

Fiber is so underrated. It is probably the best overlooked "superfood". It makes you slimmer, it balances hormones because, cleanses your colon, it keeps you satisfied. May be the most important thing in the diet, and it's missing in so many modern foods. Add oatmeal to all the things!

[@Random-sk6hm]

I want more fibre 🥺

[@user-th3ez5sj9y]

Not only oatmeal but also brócoli, berries etc

[@EZ-xm8vy]

Then you will love ❤️ QUINOA 💕

[@thegamergirl6164]

ikr

[@AlohaUlises]

Oatmeal absolutely destroyed my health

[@sommerprettygirlgamer2719]

Its a damn shame school didn't teach us about this and how crucial your diet can have an impact on your mental health.

[@hata6290]

Like you would’ve cared 😭 but yes the school system sucks

[@itsnemosoul8398]

Eating oatmeal with fruit, nuts and seeds in the morning is such a game changer because it prevents me from having cravings later on, it's a filling meal and sets a good example for the day. When I want to eat cheese or pasta later on I do, but I eat them with greens and a healthy protein source. when I want sweets I eat them - but I try not to overinduldge. Add a little bit of exercise every day and you're good to go. It's not about restriction but about something you can stick to long term.

[@Gzminecraft03]

Oats are only good if they’re steel cut

[@itsnemosoul8398]

@@Gzminecraft03 No, oats are always a healthy breakfast option as long as you don't put butter, sugar or other unhealthy ingredients on top.

[@xzavierking1406]

@@itsnemosoul8398 Oats Is Sugar Lol. Oatmeal Is Not Healthy As They Calm It To Be. It's HIGHLY STARCH. Not Good For You. Do More Research Before Telling People Wrong Info Buddy. Don't Believe Everything You See Or Hear. Learn From Yourself

[@xzavierking1406]

@@itsnemosoul8398 That's Why People Can't Eat Oatmeal With Alkaline Diet. It's Acidic Not Alkaline.

[@xzavierking1406]

Even Tho Oatmeal Are Slow Released Carbs. They Shouldn't Be Eaten LONG TERM. Eat Other Alkaline Grains Like Amaranth, Quinoa, Fonio, N Etc...

[@edwnx0]

plus, good bacteria can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress!

[@Nhatanh0475]

How?

[@planes124]

Edwin Contreras crazy

[@mundanenames9752]

NhatAnh0475 Science

[@jeniferdominguez1998]

Our gut is our second brain

[@iliketurtles5180]

Bacteria interact with the brain

[@MaxiPCX]

so like, we have many pets inside our tummies that we feed and stuff? pretty cool.

[@allisond.46]

“Pets”?

[@kingdaddyc-mac4516]

Allison D. Chill

[@mauripina6426]

yeaaahhh cute isn't it?

[@christinebadostain6887]

that's funny and weirdly cute

[@sharoncox1734]

Yeah and people with IBS have too many rambunctious destructive kittens, or possibly even things which aren't supposed to be pets like honeybadgers 😂

[@NaeNae23]

As an East African it always concerns me that there is this narrative that some how Africans don't eat meat. Historically we are hunter gatherers. My origins are Massai and Chagga tribe, historically we ate and eat plently of fresh meat as well as fruits and veg. What we don't eat is processed foods and foods high in sugar.

[@georgealderson4424]

Well said. You ought to make a video!

[@ezodragon]

Please! this is so important. humans thrive on organic meat and whole vegetables and fruits. sugars and other processed foods are the issue. i am still annoyed everyone pits meat into "bad foods" together with processed foods when they do studies and then conclude meat is an issue

[@VeritableVagabond]

@@ezodragon yeah the issue is not hunting your own animals and allowing meat to be butchered en masse in inhumane ways

[@ezodragon]

@@VeritableVagabond not necessarily hunting, owning or buying local and ethical is more practical and just as healthy. but yes.. the meat from animals full of antibiotics, steroids and 'junk' food with a horrible unnatural life will affect anybody poorly..

[@Robertking1996]

It's still no where as close to what the regular American consumes

[@wesleydaub8002]

I've been a fast food addict for my entire life up until 7 months ago, I finally quit stopping to eat at the grease pits and never looked back.

[@thebeautifulone5593]

What were the changes you noticed on your body?

[@fatherlouiswilliamssugaada3073]

These bacteria are so cute they make me happy 😊

[@thwayibapadinharayil7881]

armyyyyyyy

[@hamoodalzadjali5657]

They will eat you alive! :P

[@geetikasingh2797]

BTS

[@dinaguy9809]

Lol

[@nxhester678]

*Seriouslyyyy?? We army's are really everywhere!! 😂😅*

[@vincentphan8091]

Excuse me while I summarize the whole video: AHEM.. Eat fibers.

[@BrokenGamerYT]

so true

[@JudgeyJudgeyable]

But also drink tea, coffee, wine, and eat chocolate

[@IDK-qi2it]

@@JudgeyJudgeyable Thanks for saving me some time

[@redcoin2249]

and eat fermented foods! helps clear acne too

[@kingde8945]

Not if you have gastroparesis

[@kayleighperry6200]

The animation for this is honestly one of the best I've seen 10/10 good job

[@Aacuna24]

The sad animation starving the cute little bacteria makes me never want to eat junk food again 😂

[@bobstickman4480]

Great animation as always

[@tp4055]

Bob Stickman ikr! That's one of the best parts of this channel: informational but fun to watch

[@seabb]

Bob Stickman The animation was so cute! Is it weird I found the little bacteria lovable and felt bad for the bacteria mourning its lost bretherin?

[@vaibhavgupta20]

it was repetitive.

[@FortyTwo42]

I make awesome animations and science! :D if someone have time go to channel and follow it if you like it :)

[@caulderciamillo8855]

Forty Two what kind of soft ware do you use

[@MelanieAnneAhern]

One of the reasons why we should all be fermenting food at home. It's really a lost art.

[@Villfuk02]

i love fermented cheese :D

[@cd-ux9ot]

Yum I love fermented spam

[@rainthunder7547]

Kimchi anyone?

[@Czesnek]

Ew

[@nori6138]

Many people still do that here in southeast asia. :)

[@RayMak]

Absolutely crucial information

[@khadizabhuiyan.random2758]

What the, how are not up there??

[@LethalLemonLime]

??? How are you under this video too?

[@naveentr5165]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lllllllllllll31lll]

@@LethalLemonLime how are YOU under this video too? Jesus you are every where...

[@lllllllllllll31lll]

Wait.. How is me under this video too.. Oh yeah we are addicted to youtube videos

[@one_two_three_Cheese]

I love the animation. Seeing these animation helps me memorize these facts since I like to think in pictures.

[@LuigisBiggestFan]

thanks for giving me yet another reason to keep drinking tea

[@liawatson5789]

LuigisBiggestFan Don't put milk in your tea though!

[@zemaracate8779]

Carbon Ghetto Queen Could you please tell me why is milk so bad? I've been drinking milk every single day for my entire life and I'm genuinely worried right now xD

[@LuigisBiggestFan]

I always drink my tea as it is unless im sick, then I add honey

[@ahmedshaban7455]

njoo hapa

[@stephd669]

LuigisBiggestFa mmm iced tea

[@jordanmims2013]

I was actually teaching my kids about this topic this week - so this came at a perfect time 😄

[@liawatson5789]

Alex Mims great!

[@NR1232]

Thank you Ted Ed! Here I am trying to learn all this up due to IBS. I know there are many like me, so thank you for putting this clear understanding content out!

[@cathybedwell1877]

Celery juice is an “absolute miracle” when it comes to crohns, colitis and ibs. Check out Anthony William if you are still in need of healing. He has a gut issues podcast episode, freely available via google, as well as a KZbin video - Reversing Gut Issues.

[@tiffariff]

I'm here for hypothyroidism- something's up with my ability to make T3 messing with my hormones. My bf has ibs so I figured why not read up? I'm intrigued to know about how many species there are. I don't know why there's not more research. We know certain foods help with certain things. Heck even certain chemicals in certain things but until we actually know why- it's all guess work to me tbh

[@SwasthyaNeer]

Great video. Especially important for those trying to heal their gut from ibd inflammation. Woah, I never felt so bad for hungry bacteria..

[@micaelandrade1217]

The video is super informative, as always, but I can't help but notice how superb the animations in TED Ed videos are, this one especially. The guy who does it must spend hours on end to get it done (either this or he is just super talented, haha).

[@Alexandriafrancescakiel]

Micael Andrade or she 😉

[@alexd9279]

Alex Kiel or they 😉

[@TomatoAddict]

@@alexd9279 or zhey

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

Amazing mind that person has!

[@rileyjohnson6056]

Hi Mike. You're cute hehe :)

[@TheVero9311]

Loved the animations! I felt sympathy for the bacteria dying off! Well I'm off to keeping it alive! Good day people!

[@Zakk-zx8yh]

This was a great way of explaining the subject through animation, Thank you 😊

[@Dolceliana]

I love the animation and the narration. Really well done! The content is educating yet not overloading with information. Thanks!!!! :-)

[@devinpepls]

Wow a Diet video that no one would disagree with.That is tough to do. Good Job TED!

[@sharmintrisha1370]

Great vedio

[@lion9469]

i disagree though....

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

I can't disagree, as I suppose it's science, and we do assume science to be "the truth" after all. But, the benefits of coffee, red vine, even dark chocolate, personally are outweighed by the reasons they're either excluded from my diet, or, are appearing as very irregular gigs only.

[@Nha444]

Ted Ed is awesome, have a wonderful day

[@rva]

Holbech 4 ex 😂

[@rva]

Holbech 4 and yes it is

[@thepencilcunts]

Ted Ed machine broke?

[@androidfunhub]

www.stayfitpros.com/product-category/health/healthy-gut/

[@BantripJason]

Holbech is

[@boomafoo9]

Great video. Especially important for those trying to heal their gut from ibd inflammation.

[@baibajane9369]

I can say that I feel a drastic change in my mood and my body when I eat bad and when I eat good.

[@greaseman6538]

They always have different animation styles for their videos, it's so cool.

[@inap1807]

AAAAAGHHHHHHHHhhh you really have the best animator/animation team among all informative channels. I love yours the most.

[@carlaleal636]

This was sincerely the BEST video I've seen related to this subject. Congratulation to the illustrator/animator which also did an amazing job! The information in this video is very helpful , absolutely sharing this everything with everyone! ♥

[@tracysmith245]

i have watched them all i think this is the clearest one by sure the others go for 40 minutes or more this is short and to the point

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

I LOVE their animation always😂 Specially this video every single scene was done amazingly! Awesome creativity!

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

Very informative! Very beautifully animated! Very well explained! Thanks for the awesome work!!

[@glennbrown3426]

My 13 year old cat was sick, he was acting scared, and not going to his litter box. We went to the pet store and a worker there suggested a PRO BIOTIC. We gave him the medicine into his cat food. Well, I could not believe it, after about 4 days he was a different animal! He is now a happy frisky cat, using his litter box, it's like he's a kitten again! This proves to ME that healthy gut Flora, can change your mental health,as well as your physical health 😊👌

[@user-oi2vi1xr5r]

This channel’s illustrator and Japanese translator is perfect. I’m always able to understand videos thanks to them🎉

[@johnsharnetsky9559]

I've read four books on this topic, this is the best explanation I have seen on the topic. Everyone should watch this.

[@brendenmarsden9759]

I've been having severe stomach pain for about a year now and this video has shown me a lot, thanks!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

Sorry that you're going through that! You may be interested in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6vap-ChbeUadk

[@AfiOye]

Get checked for gut issues like ibs or crohns or colitis

[@apollofateh324]

To add on to what someone else commented, gluten intolerance and celiac disease (different things) can also cause sever pain and IBS like symptoms. Get tested for celiac + gluten intolerance, and see if there's an improvement.

[@mindibear]

Sugar sweetened sodas are NOT high in dietary fat. Quite the opposite, they are virtually fat free but contain loads of sugar.

[@rva]

Mindi Bear true

[@xylaardhiafiorina6844]

Mindi Bear right? They're basically liquid sugar, barely any fat at all!

[@rparl]

VivalaFrida _ Yes, it was a misleading shortcut in the text of the presentation. Sugar BECOMES fat when it's stored. Plot twist: Most modern fruits have too much sugar for the amount of fiber they supply.

[@GhostyBranc]

Mindi Bear keto diet anyone ? Lol

[@mindibear]

Excess anything will be stored as fat, including fat, protein, alcohol and other carbohydrates such as grains and legumes. But sugar is the easiest to overconsume since it provides very little satiety.

[@jennycostamd]

This video makes it a lot easier to explain the importance of a healthy gut. Thank you! More power! 🤗

[@halilmulic2609]

Animation keeps attention. Well done. Thank you Andrew Foerster.

[@SparkyOne549]

I know how food affects my gut. I Have been gluten free for 2 medical conditions. One medical condition since I was a child, and another medical issue since I was a teen. Since I started being gluten free ( 1970’s)I’d never felt so damn good. I also have a tree nut allergy, and egg allergy. I eat a lot of fresh Vegetables and fruit, and a protein with a small carb. I eat very little processed food. I had to see a different doc, so I filled out the form, and when the nurse took my paperwork, she said I didn’t list the medications. I said I don’t take any medications, she was shocked! She asked “none at all?” I said if I have a bad headache I may take an oc like Tylenol. Then I see the doc, he says the same thing, I hadn’t listed my meds, I told him the same thing, he said “ women your age take medications” I said “ medications are for people who need them” and I left.

[@SparkyOne549]

@Kimi A I don’t eat breakfast and i only snack all day and night. I am around 100lbs. I drink water based drinks, and milk. I was told to avoid large meals, to only snack every 2 hrs to gain weight because i’m underweight.

[@gaytard6124]

Hospitals are just companies that want you to spend &consume their products, glad you found a natural solution to your problems!

[@madisonnn683]

aren't you so special and unique? good for you

[@kiwitrainguy]

The mere fact that they expected you to be on (any) medications goes to show how dominant the pharmaceutical corporations are.

[@marieh.4928]

Wow, this video provides very important information with, what I have to point out, a very beautifully created animation. It’s so nice that you really want to see what happens next and watch till the end. Thank you for sharing this important message!

[@mu9284]

great video...the animation is just awesome and the information given is handled so delicately well.... great work.......

[@fearisaliar3]

I love learning about this it’s so interesting! And my nutrition professor recommended this video to watch !

[@s.a.666]

great video as always! I read "Gut" by Julia Enders two years ago, very interesting and well written, clear and with really good illustrations for anyone interested in medicine literature for beginners:)

[@deanryan8725]

The artwork is everything here

[@arfiyankun6627]

This video just randomly showed up in my recommendation and I was really thankful for that

[@abdalrahmandaif5243]

Thanks a lot, great explanation with clear illustration. Excellent

[@Sydneysun22]

the animation is very well done. enjoyed the guilty look of the hungry bacteria before taking a bite from the mucus lining...

[@itssandrew]

Nowadays doctors/dermatologists are so quick to prescribe you antibiotics for your skin/acne without knowing the harmful effects it has on people's guts. Coming from personal experience, I took doxycycline for months without doing research beforehand and I felt fatigued, my skin was horrible after I stopped taking it, I just didnt feel right. But as soon as I took probiotics to restore it, i felt alive again. Just a warning for people who are debating if they should take antibiotics for acne.

[@sunilsabat-0483]

doctor aim:extract as much as money from patient as you can this is most of the indian doctor aim dont know about the usa

[@bryanmarty7085]

Wow!!! What a fantastic and informative video!! Thank you to whoever made this!!

[@evagosselin4712]

This was explained so well, great video, thankyou. 🙂

[@brainstormingsharing1309]

Absolutely well done and definitely keep it up!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@abc_cba]

Amazing explanation. I'm going to switch to a high fibre digest right away

[@BurnedLeo]

Thank you @Dr. Shilpa Ravella! I am suffering from Candida Albicans infection now taking aprox 10 type of supplement along with some antibiotics and probiotics. I hv lost all my confidence but I am still positive that one day I will be alright!

[@winonadaphne6445]

awwwww the animation is so adorable, especially when they were hugging the stomach

[@thabisign8712]

I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and love that they did that study. After 3 years of doing keto and loosing weight, my gut suffered the most. I’ve been trying to repair it since then.

[@armytaascellya]

I was just about to get to keto and you said it's bad for gut health?

[@InvestirFerreira]

could you share the study?

[@brigittejimenez1079]

Oh my god i freaking love the animation on these videos 🤣

[@milescristo6120]

Wow I’m impressed on how well done this was

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

I love the intro music so much! It just relaxes me inside..it soothens my mind!

[@NoaH-xb7zp]

I'm Japanese university student and I always watch TED-Ed for studying English. I learned that I should improve my diet. I loooove junk food :) Thank you for the nice video always.

[@mariateresaespinozasanchez9398]

muy buen tema, gracias por subtitularlo al español.

[@saleh4187]

Great animation and very helpful information Thanks Keep the great job

[@syedsaleem4623]

As always Informative, Awesome narration & animation.

[@vilianipenchov3702]

Great video! In addition, it is empirically proven that the homemade yogurt in Bulgaria contains a very high number of bifidobacteria and lactobacillus.

[@user-fq3rl1ox2u]

Only if we know how each and every food interacts in our bodies! Good compilation, looking forward to a more updated one on this topic ^_^ As always, this is great work, thank you for doing this!

[@jaytheman9271]

I never forgot reading what George Dawson had to say about food magazines in his autobiography 'Life is so Good'. While he had a point, I still think this studying this kind of thing is great!

[@YesItDo]

This video saved my life, thank you.

[@erdvilla]

I remember as a child getting yogurt that was already out of the expiration date (always kept in refrigeration, so not spoiled, just expired); but we ate it anyway XD Sometimes it even had a mold cluster on top, haha, so we spooned it out and replaced it with a spoon of sugar because the Yogurt becomes acid after expiration, and joyfully ate it. Never got sick of the gut, or infections, diarrhea maybe only once every 3 years in average. It was military training for the gut.

[@danr2652]

2:21 yep , they actually look like that. It's a sad situation.

[@nutricabydraleenatalha3657]

Such clear explanation! Much appreciated

[@loveandlive5343]

*The animation is sooo satisfying and amazing to watch...love you TEDex...😘*

[@kiran1416]

Me: *Watching knowledgeble videos* *Momma peeks* momma: aRe yOu sErIouSly wAtcHinG cArTooNs lIke a kId?

[@PapaSu31]

This oddly made me extremely hungry...anyone else!? haha

[@pmbluemoon]

David Sustaita I'm going to go get some yogurt 😆

[@spreadlove8624]

I just ate some yogurt after this video 😂😂 Grow, bacterias. Grow... 😍😍💋💋

[@PapaSu31]

I just want a BIG JUICY BURGER!!! I hate cutting weight!! :( lol

[@lunaviola8599]

David Sustaita hotforfood is a food channel here on youtube, and they have a video called "best damn vegan burger" dunno if you like cooking, but that burger is juicy, meaty (without meat) and healthy :D I'd say give it a try ;)

[@PapaSu31]

Luca I wouldn't be opposed to trying! thanks for the heads up! :)

[@maylenediaz3208]

it is very informative and animation is good for students to note down important details

[@thebestoftiktok4296]

Thank you so much for the explanation

[@everettvincent1688]

This makes me so happy, I eat a high fibre diet with a ton of fruit and veggies, don’t eat fast food or junk food and am in the best shape I’ve ever been in. It’s sad tho when people I know who eat fast food try to get me back on to that because “it’s normal” and “everyone else eats this” lmao

[@turquoiseturquoiseturquois1174]

20th boooostah!!

[@kiwitrainguy]

“it’s normal” and “everyone else eats this” are the most ridiculous reasons to eat something.

[@lousinebabayan6909]

I’m glad coffee is one of the good guys here!!!

[@mr.speyside5240]

Seriously...I’m not giving up my coffee.

[@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986]

It’s not

[@angelanovita87]

but not too much, bc I experience Panic Attack after 13 years of drinking coffee (cafe latte), In the past I drank 1-2 cups every day. I cut down for 3 months, I could see my nervous system got better and better. I also add magnesium to help me reduce my anxiety disorder. Btw I don't have any depression/anxiety disorder genetic related in my fam history. Now I only drink cafe latte/flat white on weekend (1 cup on Sat, 1 cup on Sunday). Everyone has a different tolerance I guess. When you have gastric after drinking/eating some stuff, listen to your body, and try to cut it/them down.

[@angelanovita87]

I often buy from Starbucks or other cafes that sell cafe latte and friends. Occasionally instant cafe latte. I forgot to add that currently, besides Magnesium, also taking vitamin B complete.

[@berkeuslu]

Thank you for the video. You guys are best 🙂

[@rachelforbes4424]

Good food has also been super key to my mental health, quality of sleep and acne

[@CoalCandyX]

Oh, in other words I need to go get me some wine! Thanks TED-ED

[@deepweb1684]

Coalcandy haha. What about beer? 😊😊 im beer man.

[@KarthikKarthik-db9zc]

Coalcandy alcohol wipes out gut bacteria.

[@ohiogardener4019]

But, only Red Wine. The Polyphenols in red wine help feed the good bacteria in the microbiome.

[@joshuasamuel2122]

That's what you got from the whole video??

[@jadenyuki3138]

Im so unhealthy Ima stop before its too late I went to hospital because of unhealthy habbits Stay healthy people of the internet

[@zijing9548]

Are you doing good now?

[@ehr8476]

Ikr Ted-Ed is amazing, also other channels I watch similar to this

[@angelicac.pacheco5551]

Best video explaining this topic!

[@RrockCj]

2:24 I love how bacteria wandered over the shot.lol

[@antran1860]

The animation 😂❤️👌🏽

[@healthybodyhealthymind890]

great demonstration! thank you

[@porcelaindoll6863]

Thank you so much Ted ed. ♥️

[@sandeshjadhav8804]

How do these guys make these adorable animations? i am myself interested in how to do these type of animations is there any software or templates?

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

Same

[@poppingjaz]

I love the idea of having cartoons walking around inside of me

[@wellthisisinteresting4912]

THANK YOU. this is really good

[@TheCharteredSpartan]

The video is so much insightful! Inspired me to have more fibreful diet

[@RK-ep8qy]

2:10 why does the fatty acid hitting the monster with a strawberry make me chuckle so much 😂

[@whiteboardanimatorhamna]

I laughed so much on this scene😂

[@neo8243]

do another history v ... plz

[@dee1476]

Ted ED Animations are the absolute best.

[@karviahamilton689]

‘This video is a very good overview regarding bacteria inside our gut

[@kimleechara]

im eating mango

[@innocentshorti]

running butterfly yum!!

[@haveoneonme]

running butterfly i'm eating a tutti frutti lollipop 🍭

[@JohannesBurbach]

Max Moore Yuke!!

[@theyayo]

When I eat a mango I think it is the most delicious fruit in the world

[@turalhesenov6648]

I drink cola

[@spreadlove8624]

The animation is sooooo cute!! I can't... 😭😭 I love!! 😍😍😂😂

[@Ferdian2012]

love you too, mmmuach!.. RAWR xD!!

[@nicolasgartnercala6057]

ABSOLUTELY LOVEEEED IT!

[@NadiaSeesIt]

Thank you for the information!!