GUT HEALTH

It is no big secret that a healthy gut is essential for your overall health! We talk about it all the time; all health and wellness gurus talk about it all the time. It is a message we are all receiving loud and clear these days. 

It is also one of those messages we are getting, where we all say, “Ok! But what does that mean and how in the world do we achieve it!?” Sifting through information online can be tough, and we want to make it as easy as possible to improve your health and achieve your goals. 

So, here is the gut health breakdown. 

Your “gut”, or your digestive system, is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste from your body. 

Simple enough! 

Your gut is home to TRILLIONS of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. All of these little guys make up your gut microbiome. 

80% of your immune system lives in your gut, meaning… keeping your gut healthy will help keep you healthy! 

So many things can affect your gut health. Factors like stress, bad sleep, lack of physical activity, eating too many ultra-processed foods and other lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking can all have an impact on your gut health. 

When your gut is not healthy, you can experience symptoms such as: 

• Gas 

• Bloating 

• Constipation 

• Diarrhea 

• Fatigue 

• Stress and anxiety 

• More frequent illnesses, such as the common cold 

So, how do you support your gut health?? 

Crazily enough, your gut and gut health are directly influenced by what you eat. The good bacteria in your gut need fuel to remain balanced. 

If you are trying to improve your gut health, try incorporating more fruits, veggies, legumes, beans, whole grains and nuts. 

Another big factor is your fiber intake! We have some blogs that dive deeper into the types of fiber and why they are good for you if you want some more insight into the benefits of fiber. 

Aside from food, to improve your gut health, it is recommended to drink more water and exercise regularly. For example, cardio can help stimulate the muscles of the gut to move food throughout your body. 

Your gut and gut health affect everything! Make the effort and take care of yourself from the inside out.