7 Effective Ways To Reset Gut Health, According To Expert

Effective Ways To Reset Gut Health

We reached out to our expert Mrs Sharmilee Kapur, Co-Founder of Atmantan Wellness Centre to understand the simple and effective ways to reset gut health.

Eat A Variety Of Food With 25% Fibre As A Part Of It

When we eat a variety of foods in different colours, we are effectively consuming numerous types of phytonutrients that feed and enhance our gut microbiome! “As part of our wellness cuisine philosophy, we recommend a grain-free anti-inflammatory diet (for certain periods of time) where you can consume fibre-rich fruits and vegetables, processed foods, and unnatural sugars. Foods rich in Vitamin D, B, and C also enhance our digestive health,” said our expert.

Manage Your Stress

Chronic stress has been shown to impact gut health and inflammation. Help yourself and choose to invest in devising stress-reduction strategies such as practising relaxation techniques like deep breathing, Yoga, mindfulness, cultivating new hobbies, cooking, swimming, spending time in nature, and anything that you know works for you. Chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation (the body’s stress response), after all, can both stem from the gut and aggravate gut inflammation.

Hydrate Yourself

Water is a vital element for numerous biological processes, including digestion and maintaining a healthy gut lining. Remember, proper hydration (neither excess nor deficiency) will always support a healthy gut and a healthy you. It is recommended to drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water every day to improve your gut health.

Partake In Conscious Physical Activity

Exercising and regular movement provide a much-needed support to our gut and immune system. Digestion, metabolism, and toxin elimination are all enhanced when we exercise.

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Steer Clear Of Processed Ingredients

We must be discerning with our food choices and reduce our consumption of added sugar, processed, chemical-laden, and high-fat foods. Gut health will always be affected by these highly processed, artificially created foods, particularly those that are high in added food additives, sugars, and trans fats; This is something your brain does not recognise and thus, does not optimally metabolise.

Choose Foods High In Both Prebiotics And Probiotics

Bananas, asparagus, garlic, onions, and leeks are among foods rich in prebiotics, which feed the healthy bacteria, ensuring they continue to thrive in our gut. Foods like kimchi, yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut contain live beneficial bacteria strains, which supplement a healthy gut microbiota, enabling the maintenance of optimal gut flora.

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Make Sleep Your Non-Negotiable Ally

Aim for 7-9 hours of average sleep each night. “There is extensive research available today on how a lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can disrupt the gut's microbiome, potentially leading to hormonal imbalances. Dr Matt Walker (Sleep Scientist) says it best when he calls sleep a ‘non-negotiable biological necessity,’ not a luxury,” said Kapur.

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