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Daily do's and don't for healthy doodoo's (gut health)

9/5/2022

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​So following on from last week’s article, here are some of my favourite ways to improve gut health at home:  
  • Follow the 80/20 rule – 80% of your diet should be fresh produce cooked at home, 20% can be products bought already made up
  • 10 a day rule – incorporate 10 portions of vegetables and fruit in your daily routine.  This can include juicing but you need to make sure you are getting at least half from the eating fruits and vegetables.
  • Organic – organic where possible as the good bacteria will be higher and less likely to have been killed of by chemicals.
  • Probiotics – this can include natural yoghurts, kefir milks, and other probiotic foods
  • Eat more fermented foods – fermented foods have a rich history throughout Europe and Asia from sauerkraut to kimchi.  Include more fermented foods
  • Drink kombucha
  • Get that water in – the digestive tract requires a lot of water to maintain its homeostasis so make sure you are getting in an average of 2L
  • Get out in the sun (when it shines) – Vitamin D is vital for gut health
  • Reduce your exposure to toxins – this includes reducing plastic use, reducing alcohol, reducing processed foods, choosing your detergents carefully, getting out in nature.
 
If you are looking for a good probiotic my recommendation is always:
  • Biokult – reasonably priced and a good blend of beneficial bacteria
  • Optibac – a scientific nutritional brand of probiotics with a good range for different issues
  • Biocare – again a good blend of beneficial bacteria’s and scientifically researched
I choose these probiotics because these are the ones thatI have seen the best results with in my 15 years of practice.
 
These are all things that can be introduced into your daily lives before you ever look at a supplement.  Supplements have their place but never substitute living healthy.  If introducing these practices don’t yield results withing 6 weeks, then you should seek professional advice of a nutritional therapist or herbalist to see if you need a more tailored approach.
 
 
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    Carina Kennedy was formerly a Nurse, now a Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist living in the west of Ireland.  Her passion is food, health and teaching clients to gain control of their life with simple techniques.

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