The Gut is a very prominent part of the human system and there is a saying that all the diseases starts from the Gut. So keeping gut healthy is very essential part of modern life as many people face this issue around the globe.
Factors affecting Gut:
- High Stress
- Frequent Dining Out
- Heavy intake of Vegetable or Refined Oils.
- Irregular Meals
- Binge Eating
- Recurring Gut Complaints
- Lifestyle diseases like diabetes and blood pressure.
Tips for better Gut Health:
- Usage of Oils - Repetitive usage or heating of the refined oils releases compounds that can damage the gut lining resulting in Inflammation. Replace Refined Oils with Ghee, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil is the best option.
- Excessive Dairy Products - The enzyme Lactase depletes due to over consumption of dairy products that leads to bloating, cramps and loose bowel. Reduce the Dairy intake especially the Milk if you have Lactose intolerance.
- Gluten Free Products - Gluten present in Wheat, Barley and Rye grains are trigger points for gut health. They interact with intestinal lining through Zonulin triggering Leaky Gut. Try using Gluten Free Products.
- Overuse of Antibiotics - The intake of excessive antibiotics strip away the beneficial bacteria from the gut compromising gut diversity. Hence try to avoid or limit the usage of antibiotics.
- Eating balanced meal - There is a saying "Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince, Dinner like a Pauper". If we follow this rule out gut will be healthy.
Quick Gimmicks:
- Having Dinner Early especially before 7 PM
- Including Leafy Vegetables and Fruits in diet.
- Including Protein in every meal
- Chewing the food thoroughly
- Stopping food when the stomach is two-third full.
