Go with your Gut FeelingThe digestive system is commonly thought of as your second brain. This is because it contains a number of mind functioning hormones and billions of different types of bacteria. Go with your Gut Feeling |
Our bacterial friends look after us by encouraging vitamin B to be produced as this supports our happy hormones, our immune system and food digestion which helps with maintaining a flatter stomach.
With friendly bacteria being so good to us, here are a few tips to help you look after them.
With friendly bacteria being so good to us, here are a few tips to help you look after them.
Prebiotics keep your friendly bacteria happy
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Prebiotics tend to be the insoluble part of the food that is not absorbed by the body but works in the gut by feeding the good bacteria. Popular prebiotics such as F.O.S. (fructooligosaccharides) are found in foods such as bananas, chicory, onions and G.O.S. (galactooligosaccharides) which is naturally found in breast milk.
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Reduce bloating with digestive enzymes
The body naturally produces digestive enzymes and raw foods naturally contain them. Digestive enzymes are effective in breaking down food groups such as carbohydrates, protein and fat into smaller molecules that are easier for the body to digest and absorb. Improving digestion helps with reducing any possible bloating and helps the body in absorbing the nutrients from the food.
Added flavour to keep tummy bugs at bay
Flavour your food with garlic, oregano, ginger, cloves and coconut oil to look after your digestive health as these help to eradicate any harmful bacteria from the system. These ingredients can be especially good for you when you are travelling to protect your digestive system from viruses and infections that you may pick up from the food and water in foreign countries.
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What to consume for a healthy digestive system:
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Prebiotic foods
Salads Slippery Elm Aloe Vera Juice Bio-live yogurt Drink 1.5L of water a day Fibre |
Stay healthy,
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