Effects of food on the body's microbiota

So what goes wrong with our gut bacteria when we eat low-fiber processed foods?Lower fiber means less fuel for the gut bacteria,essentially starving them until they die off.This results in less diversity and hungry bacteria.In fact, some can even start to feed on the mucus lining.We also know that specific foods can affect gut bacteria.In one recent microbiome study,scientists found that fruits,vegetables,tea,coffee,red wine,and dark chocolate were correlated with increased bacterial diversity.