After years of being in the background, the digestive system is finally in the spotlight! Thanks to all the new research, we’re now more aware then ever that great health starts in your gut. Taking care of your gut is crucial for boosting your mood and also for getting good sleep as 70% of your immune system is made up in your gut. These are the main threats to your gut health and should be avoided:
- High sugar and low fibre foods- foods high in sugar and low in fibre (like many processed foods, sweets and refined carbohydrates) lack nutrients and promotes growth of bad bacteria in your gut. This can lead to inflammation and thereby increasing likelihood of food intolerances, allergies, leaky gut and vitamin deficiencies.
- Medication such as pain meds, steroids, acid-blockers and antibiotics might be necessary but they wreak havoc on your gut. Include a high quality pro-biotic and digestive enzyme if needed to restore and protect your gut.
- Chronic stress- managing work deadlines and traffic and all the after-school activities may halt the production of digestive enzymes and alter the neurons in your gut. Long-term stress therefore puts you at risk of illness and infection.
It is important to ensure you are having a healthy balanced diet with variety to feed the good bacteria in your body. Visit your dietician to find out more about how to get the best out of your gut.
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