Gut Health

2. Heal Your Gut.Over 70% of our immune system is located in our gut so focusing on gut health is a great place to start when your immune system needs an overhaul. If your gut isn’t in good shape, you’ll find yourself dealing with unwanted symptoms such as bloating, acne, arthritis and more. Focus on adding in probiotic-rich foods like kimchi and sauerkraut as well as taking a high-quality probiotic to replenish the good bacteria in your gut, fight inflammation, and keep your immune system health and happy.

This week on Mamavation TV, we discussed our gut. If you’re suffering from gas, bloating, and other not-so-pleasurable issues in your digestive tract, chances are that the problem starts in your gut. Dr. Jean Layton was our guest, and she gave quite a bit of insight as to why and how our gut is so important to our overall health.

Obesity is a rising problems in America and it’s taking its toll on our children. According to Environmental Health Policy Institute (EHPI), 17% of children and youths in America are obese. While lack of activity, poor diet and genetics are frequently blamed for this problem, could there be other factors in the environment affecting the weight gain of our youngest citizens? Research in recent years has shown that an increase of chemicals in our diet could be contributing to the obesity epidemic we are now facing. The EHPI also states that certain endocrine disrupting chemicals affect how the body creates and stores fact which could be contributing to this epidemic. These are part of a growing list of obesogens: unsuspecting chemicals that can be making your family gain unintended weight through a variety of means. Low doses of these endocrine disruptors can actually have worse effects than high doses. So where can you find these obesogens?

Does your stomach cause you problems? Do you often wonder if your digestive system is causing more problems than just gas and bloatedness? If you suffer from multiple ailments, it could be that your body is screaming out to you — from your gut!

Now, I am not talking about that gross Jello you find on the shelves of supermarkets which contains all sorts of artificial flavors, colors, and loads of sugar. That Jello is right up there on the list of processed foods you should never feed your kids. What I am talking about is real jello made from gelatin – you know, the nutrient-dense superfood.

Kombucha, Kombucha, Kombucha! Say that three times fast and see if you can stop yourself from smiling or laughing. Although this funky, fermented tea has a funny name, it is a fount of fuel, fizz, and nutrition. Maybe you’ve heard of it or maybe it is completely new to you, but either way, it is likely already on your grocery store shelves (often in the produce section) or soon will be. But why should you pay a premium to give it a try? Here are 5 reasons why you ought give Kombucha Tea a try today:

Are you looking for better nutrition in the food you already eat? Or a way to feed your family foods that are not only healthy and good for the gut but also can be made in batches and last? Then you should look into fermenting vegetables.

Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to serve your family a warm and healthy soup. Making soup for the whole family can seem like a big hassle especially when the soup aisle is full of so many options. After all, a can of soup is a quick and easy choice for lunch or dinner, and it can help you keep fit and fight illness, right?