Gut health is the cornerstone of our well-being. A balanced gut microbiome with a diverse community of beneficial bacteria promotes an environment for optimal digestion, and nutrient absorption, and supports a robust immune system. Did you also know that our gut influences our brain, mental and emotional health?
Prebiotics and Probiotics work together to create an optimal environment for a healthy gut.
Prebiotics are a fancy name for fibre-rich foods. They create a healthy environment for beneficial bacteria to grow in the gut, in other words, they feed off of your good bacteria. Incorporate prebiotic-rich foods into your diet daily, these include Asparagus, Dandelion Greens, Artichoke, Onions, Sweet Potato, Bananas, Apples, Barley, Flax Seeds, etc. My favorites are Asparagus and Artichokes.
Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria that enhance the diversity of healthy microorganisms in the gut.
Supporting digestion, nutrient absorption, brain function, and immune function.
Incorporate probiotic-rich foods (fermented foods) into the diet, these include Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Miso, Kombucha, Tempeh, Yogurt, and Kefir. My favorites are Kombucha and Miso.
Other ways you can support your gut health is through stress management practices like meditation and yoga.
Stress plays a great impact on gut health because when stressed this can decrease stomach acid which is important for digestion, alters the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, contributes to insulin resistance, and slows down gut motility
