How to improve gut health

Did you know that gut bacteria manufacture about 95 percent of the body’s supply of serotonin? Serotonin influences both mood and GI (gastrointestinal) tract activity. That’s why gut health is essential not just for your physical health, but also for your mental health.

Here are some of our favorite ways to keeping your gut healthy, happy, and thriving:

Mind what you eat

As much as possible feed your body with whole, unprocessed foods in a rainbow of colors. Adding in fermented foods like, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi is also a good idea as they contain beneficial bacteria and are rich in healthy probiotics.

Another easy tip is starting the day with a big glass of water. It will help your body reduce toxins and get a bowel movement started.

Generally try to eat whole grains, nuts, veggies, beans, fresh fruits, spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, and drink green tea. Limit artificial sweeteners as much as possible.

Reduce alcohol intake

Alcohol has a negative effect on both your sleep and gut health. When consumed in big quantities, alcohol inhibits the production of your precious digestive enzymes. It’s perfectly fine to enjoy a drink or a glass of wine every now and then, but keep alcohol to a minimum.

Reduce alcohol intake

Alcohol has a negative effect on both your sleep and gut health. When consumed in big quantities, alcohol inhibits the production of your precious digestive enzymes. It’s perfectly fine to enjoy a drink or a glass of wine every now and then, but keep alcohol to a minimum.

Reduce your stress levels

Stress directly affects the gut bacteria, digestion, immune system and energy. Therefore try to reduce your stress levels by doing calming practices like yin or restorative yoga, a warm bubble bath, turning off your phone & journaling.

Keep on moving

Move as much as you can during the day by walking or biking instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and perhaps go for a brisk walk around the block after lunch. Go hiking with your friends, go to a yoga class or dance while your morning coffee brews.

Movement will help your intestinal walls expand and contract, making digestion as smooth as it can be.

Keep on moving

Move as much as you can during the day by walking or biking instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and perhaps go for a brisk walk around the block after lunch. Go hiking with your friends, go to a yoga class or dance while your morning coffee brews.

Movement will help your intestinal walls expandand contract, making digestion as smooth as it canbe.

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