How to Boost Your Gut Health and Empower Your Immune System
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4000 Strains of ‘Good’ Bacteria – Good bacteria in the gut directly influence immune function and response, secreting powerful antibodies which fight off infection and disease
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500 Million Neurons – Neurons found in GI tract allow it to gather information from the environment and communicate it to the brain, which can be the first warning when it comes to the presence of pathogens and potential threats to health
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Trillions of Microbes – Make it possible for the environment, gut microbiota and brain to work in synergy to modulate immune response and help to synthesise immune cells
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Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods – Sugar and processed foods cause inflammation in the lining of the gut and can trigger autoimmune responses in which the body attacks itself
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Get Enough Rest – Sleep is your body’s very own standby mode, you may be snoring away on the cool side of the pillow, but your body is working hard to replenish, rejuvenate and repair damage! These are all super important to boosting your immune system and so getting a minimum of 7 hours sleep each night is recommended.
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Eat Prebiotics and Probiotics – Bacteria are at the heart of your body’s natural defences. When we think of antibiotics being harmful to gut health and depletive of good bacteria, it makes sense that probiotics and prebiotics would be good news for our gut!
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Prebiotics – When digested, prebiotics from our food are used to feed the good bacteria in the gut, allowing the microbiome to replenish and flourish. You can boost your intake of prebiotics by eating certain foods such as garlic, onions, banana, asparagus, leeks, seaweed and even cocoa!
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Probiotics – Contain live cultures which help to digest nutrients and support the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Fermented foods and beverages are great sources of probiotics. Try to include one of the following fermented foods or drinks daily: kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh, miso and kimchi.
