1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Stewed apple is one of the simple gut-supportive foods I recommend most often in clinic. In this episode, I explain why stewed apple can be so helpful for gut health, digestion, sensitive guts and bowel regularity. I talk through why stewed apple may be easier to digest than raw apple, how cooking softens the tough plant cell walls, and why apple pectin is such an important soluble fibre. You’ll also hear how pectin acts as a prebiotic fuel for beneficial gut bacteria, why butyrate matters for the gut lining, and how quercetin may help calm gut irritation. I also discuss what to consider if you are sensitive to FODMAP foods, and why starting with a very small amount may be the best approach for some people. In this episode, I cover: why I recommend stewed apple for gut health why stewed apple may be gentler than raw apple how apple pectin supports bowel regularity how pectin feeds beneficial gut bacteria why butyrate is important for the gut lining how quercetin may support an irritated gut what to consider with FODMAP sensitivity how much stewed apple to start with This is a simple, practical food-based approach that may help nurture and support the gut over time. Read the full blog and recipe here: https://www.peytonprinciples.com/blog/why-i-recommend-stewed-apple-for-gut-health/ Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://www.peytonprinciples.com/contact/ Join my free Health Lifestyle &amp;amp; Nutrition Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthlifestylenutrition/ Caroline Peyton is an experienced naturopath and nutritional therapist specialising in gut health, digestion, hormones, energy and natural wellbeing. Peyton Principles's Health Podcast https://www.peytonprinciples.com/podcasts/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41620775/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202902740