In the previous blog, we’ve mentioned that it is important that your gut microorganisms or gut microbiome are in a state of “eubiosis” and not “dysbiosis”. Gut health is largely dependent on food choices and lifestyle. It is essential to keep your gut microbiome healthy as it contributes to overall well-being.
When you hear about microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, you might think about the harmful things they might do to your body. But actually, not all micro-organisms are bad for you. In fact, our body’s home to a trillion microorganisms that are helping it survive and live a healthy life.
Fun fact is: most of them live in our gut microbiome!
It is recommended to consume 30 - 40 grams of dietary fiber per day. For many people this is a big challenge! Yet you can easily get this if you eat a lot of unprocessed, vegetable and whole-grain foods.
We often hear fiber nowadays. But despite public recommendations pushing the whole grain and fiber agenda, people still don’t seem to have the full picture of its benefits! It is my firm belief that when delivered the “Why”, people are more likely to adhere to the recommendations.
What is Psyllium Husk? Psyllium fibers have grown in popularity in recent years. It is said to aid in weight loss, improve digestion and help regulate blood sugar. In this blog we will go deeper into these topics.