1. Eat Prebiotic Fermentable Fiber
Prebiotic fibers feed good bacteria & heal the gut lining.
Eat plenty of:
β’ fruits
β’ vegetables
β’ occasional sprouted oats
Prebiotic fibers feed good bacteria & heal the gut lining.
Eat plenty of:
β’ fruits
β’ vegetables
β’ occasional sprouted oats
My favorite sources of prebiotic fiber:
β’ apples
β’ berries
β’ avocado
β’ bananas
β’ seaweed
β’ pistachios
β’ asparagus
β’ mushrooms
β’ sprouted oats
β’ garlic and onions
β’ Jerusalem artichokes
β’ apples
β’ berries
β’ avocado
β’ bananas
β’ seaweed
β’ pistachios
β’ asparagus
β’ mushrooms
β’ sprouted oats
β’ garlic and onions
β’ Jerusalem artichokes
2. Eat Fermented Foods
Fermented foods = probiotics
Probiotics = beneficial bacteria
Eat plenty of:
β’ kefir
β’ natto
β’ kimchi
β’ yogurt
β’ sauerhraut
β’ fermented pickles
Always prioritize quality for all of these.
Fermented foods = probiotics
Probiotics = beneficial bacteria
Eat plenty of:
β’ kefir
β’ natto
β’ kimchi
β’ yogurt
β’ sauerhraut
β’ fermented pickles
Always prioritize quality for all of these.
3. Eat Polyphenol-Rich Foods
Polyphenols feed healthy gut bacteria.
Common sources include:
β’ berries
β’ organic coffee
β’ dark chocolate
Red wine also includes polyphenols...
but I wouldn't recommend alcohol in the name of gut health.
Polyphenols feed healthy gut bacteria.
Common sources include:
β’ berries
β’ organic coffee
β’ dark chocolate
Red wine also includes polyphenols...
but I wouldn't recommend alcohol in the name of gut health.
4. Eat Skin and Drink Bone Broth
Animal skin & bone broth provide "animal fiber" (collagen).
They also provide gelatin which heals gut lining.
My favorite sources:
β’ chicken skin
β’ bone marrow
β’ beef/chicken bone broth
β’ slow cooked meats (osso bucco)
Animal skin & bone broth provide "animal fiber" (collagen).
They also provide gelatin which heals gut lining.
My favorite sources:
β’ chicken skin
β’ bone marrow
β’ beef/chicken bone broth
β’ slow cooked meats (osso bucco)
5. Eat Zinc Containing Foods
Zinc aids gut health by supporting:
β’ cell division
β’ protein synthesis
β’ immune function
All critical for a healthy gut.
My favorite sources of zinc:
β’ steak
β’ dairy
β’ shrimp
β’ chicken thighs
β’ dark chocolate
β’ mandatory weekly oysters
Zinc aids gut health by supporting:
β’ cell division
β’ protein synthesis
β’ immune function
All critical for a healthy gut.
My favorite sources of zinc:
β’ steak
β’ dairy
β’ shrimp
β’ chicken thighs
β’ dark chocolate
β’ mandatory weekly oysters
6. Supplement
Supplements I've found invaluable for gut health are:
β’ Colostrum
β’ Omega 3's
β’ L-Glutamine
β’ Vitamin D3/K2
These supplements work to:
β’ reduce inflammation
β’ strengthen the gut wall
β’ improve nutrient absorption
Supplements I've found invaluable for gut health are:
β’ Colostrum
β’ Omega 3's
β’ L-Glutamine
β’ Vitamin D3/K2
These supplements work to:
β’ reduce inflammation
β’ strengthen the gut wall
β’ improve nutrient absorption
7. Prioritize Sleep & Sunshine
Sleep provides time for the gut to repair itself.
Sunshine provides vitamin D.
The combination lowers stress.
Make sure to get:
β’ 7.5+ hours of sleep
β’ 5-10 min of morning sun
β’ 30 min of total sun time daily
Sleep provides time for the gut to repair itself.
Sunshine provides vitamin D.
The combination lowers stress.
Make sure to get:
β’ 7.5+ hours of sleep
β’ 5-10 min of morning sun
β’ 30 min of total sun time daily
7 tips for better sleep:
β’ Daily movement
β’ No caffeine after noon
β’ Practice 4-7-8 breathing
β’ Avoid naps after 2:30 pm
β’ Block blue light before bed
β’ Wake and sleep at same time daily
β’ Create a sleep cave: silent, dark, cold
β’ Daily movement
β’ No caffeine after noon
β’ Practice 4-7-8 breathing
β’ Avoid naps after 2:30 pm
β’ Block blue light before bed
β’ Wake and sleep at same time daily
β’ Create a sleep cave: silent, dark, cold
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