Digestive Health & Gut Wellness
Understanding Your Gut Health and Why It Matters:
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Let's quickly dive into the topic of the day; how well do you understand your gut health and what can cause an unhealthy gut. Do you even know that an unhealthy gut can affect your overall well-being.
See ehn as a Nigerian we all know we love our food—whether it’s Amala and ewedu, Rice and stew, or aAbacha, Fufu and ofe n'sala, pounded yam and egusi, Tuwo with gbegiri, we so much love our delicacies that even when we live in diaspora we still crave for them . But do you ever think about how your body processes all these delicious meals? Your gut does all the heavy lifting‼️ thanks to the gut microbiome.
What is the Gut Microbiome?
The gut microbiome is a collection of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that live in our intestines.
Think of them like a marketplace where some traders (good bacteria) sell fresh, healthy food, while others bring in bad, expired goods (bad bacteria). If the market is well-organized, everything runs smoothly. But if the bad traders take over, there’s wahala‼️
🎯 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut: If you’re always experiencing:
📌 Frequent bloating and gas
📌Constipation or diarrhea
📌Sugar cravings and mood swings
📌Constant fatigue and sluggishness
Then just know that it is time to reset your gut to prevent digestive problems that can later ruin your entire health.
🌹If you are still here then, it shows that you care about your health and you are willing to learn about it.
So can you Maintain a Healthy Gut
1. EAT FIBER-RICH FOODS – Fiber acts like a broom, sweeping waste out of your intestines. Foods like beans, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits will help keep your gut clean and maintain healthy bacteria balance.
2. ALWAYS STAY HYDRATED – Water is life! Drinking enough water helps digestion and prevents constipation.
3. INCLUDE PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS – These are sources of friendly bacteria that keep your gut balanced. Eat fermented foods like pap (Ogi/Akamu), yogurt, and Apple cider vinegar (with mother) and fufu (for swallow) other. For prebiotics bake with Tigernut and wholegrains rich in fiber, use flours made with healthy wholegrains for your swallow, eat a lot of vegetables and eat your fruits whole instead of juicing.
4. REDUCE JUNK FOOD & SUGAR – Sugar feeds the bad bacteria, causing bloating and discomfort. Instead of sodas, try all natural tigernut Milk, or zobo drink. Generally reduce intake of over processed food and sugar and chemical laden food in the name of flavor enhancers and preservatives. Choose Natural products such as the ones manufactured by Aqnaim APS (check it out @ https://aqnaim.com.ng/)
If you want to improve your gut health, start small and improve on it gradually. Reduce processed foods, drink more water, and eat local, natural superfoods. Your belly will thank you!
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