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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Gut Health Habits That Can Change Your Life

Some gut health habits that can change your life. Nothing fancy, just simple swaps, with big results.

Introduction

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Your gut affects: Your Digestion Your Mood Your Weight Your Immunity

Why Gut Health Matters

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Common symptoms of an unhappy gut are often feeling bloated, tired, moody, and having irregular digestion. Do you think this sounds familiar to you?

Common Symptoms 

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It help boosts digestion, hydrates cells, supports liver. 

Habit #1: Start Day with Warm Lemon Water

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Like yogurt, kimchi, kefir that are natural probiotics. They will help to balance the good bacteria. 

Habit #2: Add Fermented Foods Daily

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Include oats, flax, veggies, fruits are the fiber fuel. This keeps gut bugs happy.

Habit #3: 30g Fiber Daily

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As they disrupt gut flora. Switch to raw honey & dates for natural sweetness. 

Habit #4: Ditch Artificial Sweeteners

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Chewing well leads to better digestion. No more post-meal bloating.

Habit #5: Eat Slowly

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Yoga with breathwork leads to a calmer gut & mind, as cortisol, the stress hormone directly impacts digestion.

Bonus Tip: Stress Management

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All this results in a brand-new gut! More energy, clear skin, better mood. It all started in the gut.

Conclusion

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