{"id":1563,"date":"2022-01-15T04:03:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T04:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plixlife.com\/blog\/?p=1563"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:50:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T10:50:30","slug":"10-ways-to-improve-your-gut-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-improve-your-gut-health\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways To Improve Your Gut Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4560 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"901\" height=\"607\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-450x304.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-225x152.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1-142x96.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Gut-Health-1.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that your gut is responsible for regulating 70-80% of your immune system? And Over 70 per cent of serotonin, the happiness hormone, is also produced in the gut? No wonder why this has become the \u2018trendy\u2019 topic that most influencers and health enthusiasts keep talking about and promoting.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u2018gut health\u2019 can become slightly tricky to understand, even though you must have heard it 100s of times already! So, Before you start wondering about it, let us first explain what we mean by gut health and ways for gut health improvement.<\/p>\n<p>A healthy gut means having the optimal amount of micro bacteria that can effectively strengthen your immune system and heart health, absorb the nutrients from your food, regulate blood sugar, and of course, result in glowy skin and a better mood too!<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know the \u2018why\u2019 for gut health improvement let\u2019s quickly jump into the \u2018how\u2019 of gut health improvement in 10 easy yet effective ways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-title\"><strong>Related Article \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/pre-probiotic-the-natural-way-to-promote-gut-health\/\">Pre &amp; Probiotic \u2013 The Natural Way to Promote Gut Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>1. Befriend the fermented foods<\/h3>\n<p>Fermented foods have probiotics that play a massive role in your gut health improvement. They are rich in a lot of vitamins and aid the process of digestion and boost up your immunity. Some of the fermented foods that come in handy are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yoghourt<\/li>\n<li>Kombucha<\/li>\n<li>Kimchi<\/li>\n<li>Pickled Vegetables for meals<\/li>\n<li>Tempeh( fermented soybeans)<\/li>\n<li>South Indian cuisine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Eat foods rich in flavonoids<\/h3>\n<p>Junking on refined carbohydrates and consuming spicy and salty food, carbonated drinks, etc., can sometimes result in inflammation combated by foods rich in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31954357\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">flavonoids&nbsp;<\/a>resulting in gut health improvement. They have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n<h2>Foods that are rich in flavonoids are:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n<li>Legumes<\/li>\n<li>Red Cabbage<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n<li>Cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>Green tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Slow down to distress<\/h3>\n<p>As naive as it may sound, there is nothing as crucial that can catalyse the process of your gut health improvement like this.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/wk\/bepha\/2019\/00000030\/i0010si2\/art00009\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Research<\/a>&nbsp;suggests that stress significantly hampers gut health, and it influences the gut microbiota as well, which results in an improper bowel movement as well. So the next time you have a tiring day, don\u2019t forget to distress and indulge in the gut health improvement process.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Consume Prebiotics<\/h3>\n<p>Prebiotics are the foods (mostly carbs and fibres) that your body can\u2019t digest, but your gut bacteria can! These foods also aid the process of gut health improvement and some that you can find right in your homes! Some of them to count on are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beans and legumes<\/li>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<li>Onions and garlic<\/li>\n<li>Oats<\/li>\n<li>Asparagus<\/li>\n<li>Berries etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Limit popping Antibiotics<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes when suffering from the flu or a headache, a prescribed antibiotic is something we cannot avoid. But popping them now and then can create severe disruption to the process of gut health improvement.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosbiology\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pbio.0060280\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Research<\/a>&nbsp;suggests that antibiotics have components that reduce the good bacteria in your gut and lead to chronic health problems.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Reduce smoking and alcohol consumption<\/h3>\n<p>Innumerable blogs and articles talk about reducing this, but here we want to throw some light on the damage it does to your gut.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29195678\/#:~:text=Alcohol%20and%20smoking%20contribute%20to,damage%20with%20%22leaky%20gut%22.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Smoking and drinking<\/a>&nbsp;deplete the anti-inflammatory bacteria in your intestines, leading to gastric cancer or chronic intestinal harm. This will create damage in the longer term and hinder the process of gut health improvement.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Exercise and move your body<\/h3>\n<div>Now, if you are wondering how this is related to your gut health improvement, you would be astonished to know simply moving your body can highly induce your gut to produce micro bacteria in abundance, hence resulting in gut health improvement and obesity reduction as well.<\/div>\n<h3>8. Running out of time to do these? Consider a supplement like Apple cider vinegar<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Apple cider vinegar is one of the best compounds for gut health improvement. It kills the harmful bacteria on the gut lining and promotes the growth of digestive enzymes in the body. If you want to avail yourself of the benefits of it, consider checking out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/products\/apple-cider-vinegar?variant=37091005825183\">apple cider vinega<\/a>r tablets<\/p>\n<h3>9. Too much sugar is harmful!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>Consuming many sugar, beverages, carbonated drinks, and carbohydrates can deplete gut health. Make it a point to track your sugar intake and cut down on some days if you face issues with your gut health!<\/div>\n<h3>10. Sleep well and let it heal<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Each cell of the body has a miraculous property of healing itself if given proper time and rest. And what better way to boost the process of gut health improvement than sleeping? It is the easiest and will work wonders!<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-title\"><strong>Related Article \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/pre-and-probiotics-the-secret-to-a-happy-and-healthy-gut\/\">Pre and Probiotics \u2013 The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Gut<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Summary:<\/b>&nbsp;Even if gut health improvement might sound too heavy or technical at times, trying these few things will ensure keeping gut disease at a distance and keep your immune system strong and your health in check!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your gut is responsible for regulating 70-80% of your immune system? And Over 70 per cent of serotonin, the happiness hormone, is also produced in the gut? No wonder why this has become the \u2018trendy\u2019 topic that most influencers and health enthusiasts keep talking about and promoting. 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