healthy gut. happy you.
Did you know this about your gut?
OVER 50 TRILLION!
There are more than 50 trillion bacterial cells in our body!
That is more than the amount of our actual human cells.
90% of these bacterial cells live in our gut.
Microbrial fingerprint?
Each of us has a gut microbiome fingerprint unique from anyone else.
Unlike your fingerprint - your microbial fingerprint can change.
Maintaining a balance of helpful bacteria versus harmful is essential to overall health.
Change is possible!
Diet plays a critical role for the bacteria in our gut.
Diet-driven changes can occur within days or weeks.
If you change your diet, your gut flora can change as well.
Scientists continue to study our gut microbiome and are learning just how important it is to our overall health.
Healthy gut. Happy you.
How to eat to benefit your microbiome?
Eat in Moderation:
Red meats
High-fat dairy foods
Fried foods
Everyday foods:
Fruits & Vegetables
Whole grains
Did you know?
70% of the body's immune system is connected to the digestive tract. A properly functioning digestive system is essential to maintaining overall health.
WE FEED THEM
&
THEY FEED US
Certain nutrients can only be made by our microbiome:
Folate
Vitamin B12
Vitamin K
MOOD CHANGING
Chemicals released by microbes can signal the limbic system-
part of the brain that processes emotions and stress.