Tag: #guthealth
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How to Improve Your Gut Health Naturally
We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions – it’s the centre of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviours. But did you know that you have a “second brain”? Understanding the ‘second brain’ in your gut The “second brain,” known as the enteric nervous…
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7 Must-Eat Fermented Indian Foods for a Healthy Gut
Fermented foods and beverages are becoming increasingly popular. You can now find kombucha on tap in bars, sourdough bread in cafes and more varieties of yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi in your local supermarket. Today, more people are turning to these foods for their potential health benefits. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet…
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Why Fermented Foods Don’t Work For Everyone (side-effects of trendy fermented food)
Fermented foods have become very popular, thanks to claims about their nutritional properties and reported health benefits, such as improving digestion, boosting immunity, bowel regularity and even helping people lose weight. Kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, pickles and other fermented foods are touted as a “must-have” for a healthy gut and microbiome by almost every functional medicine…
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Why you should start soaking, sprouting fermenting foods for optimal digestion
Nuts, seeds, grains and legumes are excellent sources of protein, healthy fat, fibre and minerals. If you are following a more natural whole-food diet, this can lead to us eating a higher load of certain chemicals which can cause gastric, discomfort as well as inhibiting the absorption of important nutrients. They fall into the following:…
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9 Warning Signs You Have Poor Gut Health
“Gut health is critical to overall health.” Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria along with yeast and viruses that live among these bacteria. Collectively, these microorganisms are called your gut microbiome. The immune system lies in the gut! What causes gut issues? Poor diet is one of the biggest causes of gut issues. While…
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6 Easy Home Remedies To Reduce Bloating
Bloating is referred to the feeling of fullness you feel in your belly. It is one of the most common indigestion problems that people face. Not chewing food properly, eating too quickly and overeating are some of the most common causes of bloating. What Causes Gas To Build Up Gas pain, bloating, and flatus frequency…