Three Ways to a Healthier Gut
Your gut health can impact your daily life, immune system, and mental health.
A few signs of digestive issues include gas, bloating, and constipation. Focusing on foods that may reduce those issues can improve intestinal and overall health.
A few tips on how to create a healthier gut include:
Increase fiber intake: Fiber keeps your gut healthy and diverse and helps with digestion and regularity.
- Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are good sources of fiber.
- Whole wheat breads, brown rice, oats, and quinoa are examples of whole grains.
- To determine if a food is high in fiber, check the nutrition facts label for grams of fiber in the food product. A food with at least 2-3 grams of fiber per serving is considered a good source of fiber.
- Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber intake daily.
Include Probiotics: Some foods contain probiotics such as Yogurt and Kefir, which have been shown to improve gut microbiome as well as enhance nutrient utilization and regulate appetite. How awesome is that?!
Reduce refined or processed carbohydrates intake: White breads and pastas, snack foods and sweets, and sodas contain refined or processed carbohydrates that can increase inflammation in your body, including your gut. They may also irritate that intestinal wall. Choose this food less often to improve your gut health.
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