What is Your Gut Telling You?

• By Beth Meirav
• My Blog

I know we all keep hearing about gut bacteria, gut health yada, yada...

Just how important is it to have a healthy gut? VERY! Your gut not only impacts your immune system and mental health but can also cause autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases. It can cause GI disorders and is even linked to cancer.

How do you know if your gut is unhealthy?

• GI problems - bloating, gas, constipation/diarrhea, heartburn
• Unexplained weight changes
• Inflammation that can manifest several ways: autoimmune diseases, joint pain, skin conditions to name a few

What should you do about it?

1.How fast do you eat? 

Are you even fully chewing your food? Digestion begins in the mouth. Slow down! Eat mindfully. Enjoy the food. What's the hurry?

2.How about a little kraut on there?

I am not necessarily talking about the sauerkraut you put on your hot dog at Gray's Papaya. However, eating and drinking fermented foods like kraut, kefir, plain Greek yogurt and kombucha may improve your gut microbiome.

3.Try intermittent fasting

If you have been reading my blog then you know I am a huge proponent of IF for many reasons. There have been studies that show that fasting promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and reduced inflammation in the intestines.

4.Drink up!

Staying hydrated benefits your health overall and can help prevent constipation. It's also a simple way to promote a healthy gut. Start your day with a glass of room temperature water to wake up those organs. You can switch to cold from there.

5.Would you like some fries with that?

This question should not be posed to you! Stay away from the fatty and processed foods. Focus on fresh, whole fruits and veggies and lean protein. Add in some high fiber foods like legumes, quinoa and nuts to positively impact your gut health.

At my natural weight loss center in Boca Raton we break down your habits and figure out exactly what's going on and the best way to fix it naturally, easily and for life.