where to start for healing your gut 🍋
the last one is surprising!!
1. eat 30g of fiber daily — fiber nourishes our good gut bacteria & improves digestion! A lot of people barely get half of this recommended amount daily 🥲 so here are some high fiber fruits & veggies:
apricots, asparagus, artichoke, figs, dates, apples, pears, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, peas, spinach, cucumbers
2. eat probiotics daily — this could be fermented foods or live culture probiotic yogurt! Eating or taking probiotic supplements optimizes our good gut bacteria which improve digestion, regularity, strengthen our immune system & improve metabolism
3. eat a different fruit & veggie everyday — eating a diversity of foods improves the diversity of our gut bacteria which is key to a healthy microbiome! fruits & veggies contain important probiotics & phytochemicals so it’s important to be eating a variety to get those nutrients. A good goal is 10 different fruits & veggies a week!
4. hydrate properly — water helps break down food, helps absorb nutrients & prevents constipation which are all superrr important for gut health! & proper hydration comes from drinking electrolytes not just water since our water lacks a lot of important minerals.
5. oral care routine — our microbiome starts with our mouth!! A morning oral care routine is sooo important! There’s a lot of bad bacteria in our mouth when we first wake up. So I always scrap my tongue, oil pull, and brush my teeth even before drinking water!!
Hope this helps!🥹
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Your gut health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, and understanding how to support it is essential. First, aim for 30g of fiber daily from various fruits and vegetables like apricots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, which nourish good gut bacteria and improve digestion. Additionally, incorporating probiotics through fermented foods or yogurts can enhance gut flora and boost immunity. Diversity matters — try to eat different fruits and veggies every day, targeting around ten a week, to promote a healthy microbiome. Don't forget hydration! Proper hydration, including electrolytes, aids digestion and nutrient absorption, preventing constipation. Finally, prioritize your oral health; starting your day with a rigorous oral care routine helps eliminate harmful bacteria that can affect your gut health. Adopting these practices can lead to a happier, healthier gut!