What You Can Do To Improve Your Gut Health

Gut health involves the balance of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic living things that live in our digestive tract. Also referred to as microorganisms, or microbes, for short, they play a vital part in our overall health. Some of these microorganisms are beneficial and aid in the digestion process, while others can be harmful to our health.

When we have too much of the “bad” bacteria in our gut, it can manifest itself into an upset stomach, weight gain, or skin irritations. While having a wide variety of “good” bacteria in your gut can improve your immune system, aid in digestion, and help combat obesity. So, if you want to maintain your gut health, there are steps you can take to maintain a healthy balance of both “good” and “bad” bacteria.

Eat Your Plants

If you want to improve your gut health, then eating lots of fruits and vegetables is the first step. Fruits and vegetables and high in prebiotic fiber, which promotes the growth of healthy bacteria. Some foods that are are in fiber and beneficial to your gut are whole grains, beans, chickpeas, lentils, raspberries, broccoli, and green beans. So try to incorporate more of these foods along with other fruits and vegetables.

East Less Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners

Too much sugar or artificial sweeteners can cause bacteria in your gut to become imbalanced. This imbalance can cause increases craving, which can damage your gut even further and cause inflammation.

Take Probiotics and eat Fermented Foods

Fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha, kimchi, tempeh, and sauerkraut. Can cause an increase in healthy bacteria and decrease of unhealthy bacteria in your gut.

Drink More Water

Make sure you’re following the 8 x 8 rule when it comes to drinking, which is 8, 8-ounce glasses of water a day. It is beneficial to the mucosal lining of the intestines, as well as on the balance of good bacteria in the gut.

Check for Food Intolerance

If you find yourself with abdominal pain, diarrhea, or acid reflux after eating certain foods. You may be suffering from food intolerance. Try to identify and eliminate those foods, and you may see a positive change in your digestive health.

Reduce Stress Levels & Get More Sleep

High levels of stress and not getting enough sleep is hard on your whole body, including your gut. So make sure sure you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night and managing your stress levels.

By making changes to your lifestyle, and diet, you can diversify the bacteria in your gut. However, make sure you talk to your doctor before making drastic changes to your diet. In some cases, probiotics or a plant-heavy diet may not be helpful.

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