✨GUT HEALTH✨ is a popular topic lately and for good reason! When our gut health is off, it can affect so many different aspects of our health!
Did you know that digestion actually starts before we even eat? When we see, smell or even think about food, our gut starts releasing hormones and starts processes to get our body ready for food! How incredible is that!?
The gut also contains the microbiome - balance of bacteria to help the breakdown of nutrients, producing hormones and enzymes for further reactions. A strong microbiome is KEY to a strong immune system and overall health
UNDERSTANDING: we can fix so many problems we currently have by fixing bad lifestyle habits!
Here are some SIGNS OF POOR GUT HEALTH:
😴low energy
💩irregular bowel movements
🥴feeling full or bloated
🍫constantly hungry/full
🤒sick often
⚖️unbalanced hormones
🧴acne, dry skin, eczema
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies (ex: Low Iron, Low Vit. D)
TIPS TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH
☝🏼increase fiber: fruits, veggies, whole grains
💦Increase hydration
🚶♀️take a walk after eating a meal
🦷chew food thoroughly
⏰eat slower
💊Gut health supporting supplements: Opti Greens 50, GI Advantage, Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, MultiFiber
1️⃣Opti-greens 50:
Greens superfood blend. That contains digestive enzymes and a probiotic, as well as the benefits of 8-10 servings of fruits and veggies. I take these daily!!
2️⃣multi-Fiber:
If you are looking at your food log and are only getting 1/2 of your daily value of fiber… either add in more fruits/veggies or multi-fiber. Game changer 💩
Helps break down your food! For those of you with higher calories and struggling to feel like you are digesting well. These help along that process.
4️⃣Probiotics:
For those of you who are struggling with feeling fuller in your lower abdomen and limited to no yogurt or fermented foods in your day. Probiotics can help with absorption of nutrients and help balance your microbiome!
Helps with overall integrity of gut health, with glutamine, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, and zinc.
This is great information I learned from Dietitian Jenny over at 1st Phorm HQ!
⬇️Articles & Research Studies supporting Gut Health ⬇️
The Gut Microbiome and Nutritional Status
The Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Obesity
ASSESSMENTS 📝
- Due once a week!
LIVE STREAMS 📺
- Every Morning Monday through Friday at 9am Central Time
If you have any questions let me know!
Advisor Roberta RS in the 1st Phorm App