Why Gut Health Matters

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Digestive Health: Maintains regularity and supports efficient nutrient absorption for overall digestive wellness.
Immune Function: Strengthens your body’s defenses against harmful pathogens and promotes immune resilience.
Mental Well-being: Influences mood, cognitive function, and emotional resilience through the gut-brain axis.
Weight Management: A healthy gut microbiome may aid in appetite regulation and metabolism, contributing to weight maintenance and overall health. Certain gut bacteria play a role in regulating appetite hormones, such as ghrelin and leptin, which can influence feelings of hunger and satiety. Additionally, a diverse gut microbiome is associated with a higher metabolic rate and better fat-burning capacity, potentially supporting weight loss efforts.

Probiotics:	Prebiotics:
Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)	Garlic
Kefir (plain or flavored)	Onions
Kimchi	Bananas (ripe)
Sauerkraut	Asparagus
Kombucha	Oats
Miso	Apples (with skin)
Tempeh	Jerusalem artichokes
Pickles (fermented)	Flax Seed
Traditional buttermilk	Leeks
Fermented cheeses (e.g., Gouda, cheddar)	Barley (whole grain)

Gut-Unfriendly Foods:

Sugar and Artificially sweetened products

Processed foods

Fried foods

Refined carbohydrates

Excessive alcohol

High-fat foods

Processed meats

Artificial additives (artificial flavors, colors)

Margarine, Oils that are heavily processed including hydrogenated oils

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