Your Gut
Microbiota Hacking
In the ideal world your gut should be functioning in optimal condition, however, you can make significant improvements by altering the composition of your diet. Your gut bugs love fibre, this means predominantly whole foods and plants – vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and legumes. Omega-3 fats are also essential and can be plant – or fish – based.
- Eat a whole foods plant-rich diet – that includes a variety of plants
- Vegetables should be two-thirds of your plate - the bitter the better
- Grow your own herbs, microgreens or vegetables. You can do this on a windowsill
- Eat the rainbow at every meal and try for 30 different plants per week. Download your FREE Rainbow Chart for your family HERE
- Consciously increase fibre at every meal, especially breakfast, but tailor it to how your body responds
- Incorporate fermented foods into your diet; stir sauerkraut through your salad, cook with bone broth are easy examples
- Combine a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with our Bio-Fermented Turmeric Tonic on waking
- Cut out anti-bacterial products in your home
- Walk on the grass (find urban spaces around your workplace), play in the dirt to be exposed to beneficial bugs
- Move more, particularly in nature or find a form of exercise that you enjoy
- Prioritise healthy sleep patterns
- Practise mindfulness or stress reduction behaviours
- Have a dog if you can
Find a functional medicine practitioner in your area, or connect with one online. Functional medicine incorporates a personalised approach. Healthy diet and lifestyle advice is general, you may be targeting a specific health issue and it is prudent to discuss your specific areas of concern or health goals whilst working with a practitioner.
