“Behold now, his strength in his loins, and his power in the muscles of his belly.” Job 40:16
Having a healthy gut is the key to having a healthy body and having your body functioning optimally. What we eat makes a big difference in how the body functions and repair itself. It is the basis of our immune system and our immune system functions as a barrier to all diseases.
The diet in our country is filled with process foods. Eating whole foods that are nutritious and filled with vitamins and minerals helps our bodies work better and puts us on the path to better health. Supplements are great, but majority of our nutrients should come from our food. Supplements should be used to enhance our healthy food intake especially when there is a nutrient that is hard to obtain just through our everyday diet. Dr. John La Puma, a pioneer in Culinary Medicine uses the mantra “food is medicine”. So, eating the right foods, practicing a healthy lifestyle which includes mind, body, and spirit. Stress and an unhealthy lifestyle play an important in having a healthy gut.
There are several steps you can take to maintain a healthy gut. Below, I will outline some simple steps you can implement in your daily routine to achieve this.
Taking a probiotic and prebiotic supplement. There are few probiotics that include prebiotics in their ingredients. Or look for a probiotic that is full spectrum
Including digestive enzymes in your supplement routine and whole foods that have nutrients in them that promote healthy digestion. Foods such as papaya and pineapple
·Eat whole foods and eliminate process foods from your diet
·Include yogurt in your diet. There are several dairy alternative yogurts that you can choose from if you are either allergic to dairy or lactose intolerant
·Eat lots of fiber
·Drink a lot of water. The ideal amount is half your body weight in ounces
So, start your healing process by having a healthy digestive system. Stay tuned for news regarding my upcoming small group gut healing challenge. I will announce it on my FB page La Pura Vida Sana and my IG page Poesiacubana
Peace and Blessings, Paz y Bendiciones, Paix et Bénédictions
Coach Poesiacubana, your Multicultural Health Coach
