Preparation
Keeping your immune and digestive health at their best all starts with the gut, which, when unsettled, can cause a slew of concerns. According to experts, there are actually a number of reasons why it could be thrown off in the first place. “A diet comprised of mostly fast food and few fruits and vegetables is a start, along with everyday stress, poor sleep, lack of movement, or disruption to the balance of our microbiome. These can all contribute to poor gut health,” Vanessa Rissetto MS, RD, CDN, a representative for Align Healthy Gut Team Up and the co-founder of Culina Health, says. “If you aren’t supporting the environment of the microbiome in your gut, it is difficult to support your digestive wellness and a healthy GI tract.”
To keep your gut healthy, Dr. Sabine Hazan, a gastroenterologist and the creator of ProgenaBiome, says to take vitamin D supplements daily, take a multi-vitamin with essential minerals like zinc (this helps the microbiome), and mix up what you eat each day since different microbes can help build more immunity. Some of her recipe recommendations are as simple as a spinach casserole or carrot toss. Another way to improve your gut health? By using the best probiotics on the market. “Probiotics can assist our microbiomes by helping keep them in balance,” explains Rissetto. “Of course, you can wait for life’s everyday events to influence the balance of your microbiome, but what I recommend is sticking to a daily probiotic supplement to provide those good bacteria that support your digestive health.” Here, find probiotic suggestions (in both pill and food form!) from our experts.
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