Jimmy Mackey
Jimmy Mackey

@thejimmymackey

13 Tweets 3 reads Apr 18, 2023
Your doctor won't help you heal your gut, but I will.
If you want to fix your gut health in 7 simple steps, read this:
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
Thank you for reading!
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