India, Nov. 16 -- Digestive health sits at the centre of how the body absorbs nutrients, turns food into usable energy, and repairs cells. When the system slows or reacts poorly, the impact is felt across daily life. And much of it comes back to what people eat and how those foods move through the gut.

Here are the food groups highlighted in a Harvard Health Publishing article that can support healthier digestion.

Yoghurt and kefir remain two of the more reliable ways to bring probiotics into the diet. Harvard Health points to labels that mention "live and active cultures," saying those versions tend to offer the strongest effect.

Other fermented items like sauerkraut, miso, and certain naturally fermented pickles also provide helpful ...