‘Gut is ground zero for health’: Expert talks importance, tips for digestive health
JACKSON, Tenn. — Summertime often disrupts our healthy eating habits as vacations, late nights, and barbecues filled with indulgent foods take center stage. These seasonal shifts can throw off our digestive balance, leading to an array of disruptions in the body.
Experts say the gut is the foundational piece for your overall health.
“I believe gut health is ground zero for your health,” said Dr. Tanseem Bhatia. “It is command center; it regulates everything from your digestion to your immune system, your skin health, your energy.”
Prioritizing gut health during this time is crucial, because a well-functioning gut supports nutrient absorption, boosts energy, and strengthens immunity– helping us feel our best for the summer has to offer.
“It’s very important to understand that it’s both food and the right gut bacteria and the right nutrients that are going to make a difference,” Dr. Bhatia said.
A holistic approach for those who want to build good digestive health, doctors say, starts with food.
“We want to think about gut-friendly meals and snacks these include things like leafy greens,” said Dr. Bhatia.
In addition to that, getting close to 40 grams of fiber per day and staying hydrated is key.
Doctors say complementing this approach with daily supplements like a probiotic with multivitamins boosts energy and keeps individuals healthy and feeling good.
“It’s a great, simple way to work smarter not harder, get those probiotics in, get those nutrients in, and really optimize what hopefully you’re working on in terms healthy lifestyle habits,” Dr. Bhatia said.
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