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Bloating? Cravings? Weight Gain?

#bloating #guthealth #hydration #immunity #nutrition #stress #weightgain Mar 21, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar?

Bloat after every meal?
Keep gaining weight despite making every effort to eat healthy?
Are your cravings way out of control?

If so, you’re certainly not alone. These are very common markers of an out-of-whack gut.

Last week, I shared other common symptoms that also are indicators that something is off with your gut. Did any of that resonate with you? Are you ready to start feeling better and getting back to you?

If so, I challenge you to spend a little time this week showing your gut some love.

Did you know that 70% of our immune system lives in our gut? Or that your gut also operates as your “second brain” - communicating vital cues like hunger back to your brain?

Our gut also plays a vital role in your mood, weight, skin, and ability to detoxify. With all that responsibility, our gut deserves some extra special care, as it is an ESSENTIAL piece of improving both our physical AND mental health.

Here are 3 simple ways you can care for your gut this week:

1. Reduce your stress.

While it may seem like a stretch, stress actually wreaks havoc on our gut. If you’re already experiencing some of the sneaky symptoms we talked about last week – constant fatigue, inconsistent sleep habits, and/or anxiety/depression – stress is only going to hurt your gut and thrust these symptoms into overdrive.
Stress helps bad bugs, like parasites, THRIVE in your body – the complete opposite of what you need!

So, how can you reduce some of your stress this week?

What if you broke up some of your high intensity workouts with a walk, meditation break, or some yoga/stretching?
Maybe you treat yourself to a bath and tea after a long day of work, or turn off the TV and curl up with a good book before bed?
Give your body time and space to heal from the inside out.

2. Give your immune system a boost

If your gut is in overdrive trying to repair itself, your immune system is also working hard to help heal your gut. Boosting your own body’s recovery mechanism will give your immune system a chance to lessen its already heavy load.
Focus on adding foods like citrus fruits, garlic, and spinach. Add a grapefruit to your morning breakfast or make as spinach and egg white scramble with garlic!
You can also boost your immune system by adding supplements like Vitamin B, Vitamin D, and Zinc.

3. Stay hydrated.

An easy addition to your day can make a huge impact on your gut! Registered Dietician Gaby Vaca-Flores says staying hydrated can have a positive impact on the mucosal lining of the stomach and intestines.
If getting in your water each day is a struggle, there are so many fun ways to boost hydration throughout the day.
Buy a fun new water bottle as a motivator. Add a hydration packet to add some flavor and get in some much-needed electrolytes. Set a timer to drink water throughout the day.
Don’t underestimate the power of hydration!

Again, just one little step forward can massively impact your gut health. Choose one, take action, and let's go from there!

~ Coach D. xoxo

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