Gut Health: Final Wrap

The etcetera (etc) of gut health!

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for. The day where I finally end the series on gut health.  

You may be wondering why I’ve spent so many weeks on this series but hopefully throughout this discourse you’ve come to realize just how important the health of your gut is to your overall well-being.

I truly believe that as our gut goes, we go.

This topic is near and dear to me because it’s something I’ve struggled with over the years and have corrected through a targeted diet, changing certain behaviors, and incorporating supplementation to fill in the gaps.

Speaking of these changes, here’s a quick cheat sheet to summarize the series on gut health and give you actionable advice to better the health of your gut immediately.

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(1)  Incorporate probiotic-rich foods like kefir and Greek yogurt (2-4 servings/day)

(2)  Strive to consume 30+ grams/day of fiber daily from diverse whole-food sources

(3)  Limit alcohol consumption

(4)  Prioritize movement after meals – walking is a great option

(5)  Prioritize a daily stress management practice

(6)  Exercise, exercise, exercise!

(7)  Give supplements like glutamine a try but only after prioritizing the above

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I promise if you prioritize the above list that you’ll reap the benefits of a healthier gut, and it will show in ways that may surprise you.

You’ll likely feel better, look better, and have the ability to attack life with more vigor… which is what we all should be striving for.

After weeks of digging through scientific studies and reflecting on my findings, I felt it would be fitting to round out this series with a few final ideas. As an unashamed self-experimenter, I’ve tried and benefited from a multitude of things and found others not so helpful. Some of these have research to back them and others not so much.

However, the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

Let’s get into it.

Standing When Eating

This sounds a little goofy and is of course not practical during most social settings, however, it’s a discovery I had after eating breakfast at my standing desk one morning. I noticed that I experienced much less bloating and indigestion after standing to eat. Even better, it promoted a morning movement… if you will.