What’s Gut Health And Why You Should Pay Attention To It In 2021

Health starts inside...THE GUT! GT's Living Foods crafts a variety of offerings to help you and your gut thrive in 2021.

First things first, what IS gut health?

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Gut health refers to how "healthy" (or balanced) the bacteria is that live in your intestine's microbiome.

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If you are wondering what the heck a "microbiome" is, it's the collection of microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria, throughout the body. Bacteria sounds scary, but there is actually good bacteria that your body needs!

A healthy gut contains a variety of bacteria to keep each other in check to help you process food properly and maintain your overall health.

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Every person has a unique microbiome, but long story short, you want an array of organisms and bacteria to keep everything balanced.

As you probably thought, gut health helps with intestinal issues such as inflammation, bloating, and digestion. But your gut health affects more than...well, just your gut!

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First of all, your gut and brain are basically BFFs and are constantly communicating, whether it's about being hungry or feeling nervous.

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Our gut has its very own nervous system called the enteric nervous system, which keeps track of all things gastrointestinal. It not only works independently, but also communicates with our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to warn us of danger or help us absorb nutrients properly. Our gut is always checking in on our brain and vice versa!

With such a close relationship, it's no surprise that your gut plays a big role in cognitive thinking and mood management.

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In fact, around 90% of the body's serotonin supply is from the gut. So making sure your gut is thriving is also important to your mental well-being.

A healthy gut may also help with heart health and controlling blood sugar.

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"Wow, my gut is pretty amazing! But how do I take care of it?" you ask.

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An easy way to help your gut is by adding probiotic-rich foods to your diet, such as raw kombucha.

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AKA get more good bacteria in ya! Kombucha is a fermented drink made from tea, sugar, and a mix of yeast and bacteria (SCOBY). Kombucha is packed with the good bacteria you need for a balanced microbiome. That's right, you can sip your way to a healthier gut!

When thinking of your overall health this year, start from the inside out and show love to your guts. Try GT’s Living Foods — they’ve been around for over 25 years and know a thing or two about gut health. From their popular raw kombucha, Synergy and water kefir line, Aqua Kefir, to their raw young coconut yogurt, Cocoyo, and SO MUCH MORE, they’ll help you and your gut live a happier, healthier life.

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