Top 10 tips for gut health
Gut health is so important because more than half of your immune system is in your GI tract and we're realizing that what happens in your gut will reflect a lot of the diseases today.
So, here are the top ten tips to keep your gut healthy
1. Exercise
Exercise gets your colon moving. It helps you stay regular and it helps manage irritable bowel symptoms.
2. Eat mostly fresh unprocessed clean foods
Processed foods get broken down into sugar more easily
3. Eat smaller more frequent meals to avoid overwhelming the GI tract
4. Chew your food thoroughly
5. Practice stress management
Yoga therapy, meditation or even nature walks
6. Take or eat probiotics
Probiotics can increase the number of good bacteria in your gut. Try yogurt kefir, fresh sauerkraut, or even take a supplement.
7. Eat more fiber
The goal should be 25 grams per day
8. Drink more water
Aim to drink eight times eight-ounce glass every day. (about 2 liters per day). Increase if you exercise heavily.
9. Limit alcohol and caffeine
Both are digestive stimulants and have a negative impact on your gut.
10. If you experience frequent diarrhea or constipation see your doctor
You may have irritable bowel syndrome, which affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of the population.
The bottom line is - trust your gut instincts what's happening in your gut is directly affecting your health. Follow those amazing top 10 tips and enjoy a healthy gut.