RE: RE: How important are the microbes in our gut?
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RE: How important are the microbes in our gut?

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If I understand your question correctly themagus@themagus I can share the following:

Things that improve the gut microbiome:

  • eating a wide variety of veggies (raw and cooked are both beneficial in different ways- i.e. do both)
  • eating a wide variety of fruits
  • eating Omega 3 rich seeds (chia, hemp and flax)
  • eating a variety of other nuts and seeds
  • eating a variety of legumes (well cooked)
  • eating mushrooms (cooked)
  • adding herbs and spices to food
  • eating fermented foods
  • eating wholegrains

(Note: if someone hasn't been eating these ever/for a long time, they may need to be introduced very slowly)

More things that improve the gut microbiome:

  • reducing & managing our stress well
  • regular enjoyable movement/exercise
  • connecting with loved ones
  • being outside/ in nature/ with pets
  • intermittent fasting (having a break of 13/14/15 hours between dinner and breakfast)
  • chewing our food well
  • being relaxed/calm when eating

Things that harm the gut microbiome:

  • exposure to antibiotics (directly and through food consumed)
  • eating a lack of diversity of plant foods
  • eating fried foods
  • eating refined sugars
  • eating animal products (meat, dairy, eggs) - the more we eat, the worse it is
  • eating processed foods
  • exposure to chemicals and other toxins
  • alcohol consumption - the more we drink, the worse it is
  • stress (mental, emotional - which both cause physical)

As I share these lists themagus@themagus I'm hoping this is what you were after. AND let me say this (as it can be a bit overwhelming at first if this is all new information):

Small changes can make big impacts on our gut health
AND
we don't need to be perfect.

I've chosen to focus on increasing my plant food variety. This gives me a focus on what I'm ADDING (rather than what I'm missing out on) and I've turned it into a game.

If you meant something different by your question, please feel free to ask me again a different way. Hope that helps!

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