{"id":44962,"date":"2017-12-11T08:22:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T08:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=44962"},"modified":"2018-01-29T08:56:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T08:56:21","slug":"good-gut-health-essential-food-to-include-in-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/good-gut-health-essential-food-to-include-in-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Gut Health – Essential Food to Include in Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/div><\/div>We all know that we are what we eat and that we should endeavour to eat as well as we can, that what we eat has an effect on our energy levels, as well as our weight. But, one often overlooked part of nutrition is gut health. The gut, or the intestinal tract, has a massive role to play in your overall health and wellness. Recent studies have shown that it can even affect your psychological wellness too. If you\u2019re doing your best to take care of yourself, exercise and eat well, then you need to ensure that you\u2019re looking after your gut health too.<\/p>\n

The intestine is essentially an ecosystem of bacteria and yeast and in order for your body to perform optimally, these need to be kept balanced.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If there is an imbalance, pathogens and bad bacteria can develop, which hamper your body\u2019s ability to absorb beneficial nutrients from food, and can cause serious issues. Your body\u2019s immunity also depends on your gut health, so when it\u2019s unhealthy, it\u2019s compromised and you\u2019re more likely to fall ill or to struggle to fight off infection.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling with any digestive issues or something like a skin problem, you should look to your diet before anything else. Ultimately, nearly everything is affected by your gut health. Unfortunately, just eating healthily isn\u2019t enough if you aren\u2019t eating the right kind of healthy foods to look after your intestine.<\/p>\n

So, how can you ensure good gut health?<\/h3>\n

Well, it all comes down to diet and one of the best ways to look after that gut is to make sure that you\u2019re getting enough probiotics into your system. Probiotics are essential to the health and wellbeing of your intestine \u2013 they\u2019ve been proven to introduce beneficial bacteria into your digestive system. What they do is help to balance the bacteria in your digestive system. Probiotics have also been shown to help to slow down some of the diseases that develop in your stomach, as well as improving bowel health, aiding digestion and boosting immunity.<\/p>\n

Where do these probiotics come from?<\/h3>\n

Fermented foods mostly. Don\u2019t be wigged out by the word fermented, they aren\u2019t as scary as you think. (Read more about embracing fermented foods HERE<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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Types of Fermented Food<\/h3>\n

Yoghurt<\/h4>\n

You probably already have yoghurt in your fridge, but to maximise your probiotic and good bacteria intake, you need to be eating plain, full cream yoghurt.<\/p>\n

Kimchi<\/h4>\n

The spicy fermented Korean condiment, kimchi<\/a><\/strong>, is also a delicious and easy way to improve gut health. Simply order a side of it the next time you see it on a menu and tuck in. It\u2019s also great when plopped on a fresh green salad \u2013 it will add some spice and funk.<\/p>\n

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Sauerkraut<\/h4>\n

Sauerkraut<\/a><\/strong>, a German side dish of fermented cabbage, is also great and can be a little easier to include in your everyday diet if kimchi seems a little scary.<\/p>\n

Kombucha<\/h4>\n

Lastly, if you\u2019re more interested in sipping your way to good gut health, try drinking a glass of kombucha every morning. Kombucha<\/strong><\/a> is laden with healthy probiotics and is a healthy, refreshing alternative to fizzy drinks.<\/p>\n

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Kefir<\/h4>\n

You can also pick up a bottle of kefir, a fermented milk drink, and add a splash of it to your morning smoothie.<\/p>\n

Including any of these in your diet is an easy way to boost probiotics in your system, as they\u2019re all tasty and easy to eat. Also, the next time you\u2019re at the chemist, pick up a box of probiotics and start taking one every day. They\u2019re relatively inexpensive and really do make a world of difference. You really can\u2019t overdo it with probiotics, the more the merrier!<\/p>\n

Another way to boost your gut\u2019s health is to limit your intake of starches and sugars, particularly things like white bread. If you can\u2019t give up bread, make sure you\u2019re eating proper fermented sourdough made with natural stone ground flour.<\/p>\n

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