We all know that it’s important to be healthy. What many
people don’ t realize, however, is that whether you’re healthy or not involves
a lot of different components. And, one of the most important of those
components is what’s going on with your “gut,” meaning your digestive tract and
all the things that make it up. If your gut isn’t functioning properly, then it
is almost impossible to be truly healthy, and being “gut healthy’ and, thus,
truly healthy is important for all people, but especially for young hockey
athletes who push their bodies to the max.
Something else that may surprise you about your gut is the
fact that it and your digestive tract contain countless microbes that can
impact how you digest food and even the strength of your immune system. The
strength and healthiness of the microbes in your gut will depend on a lot of
things like your diet, whether you take medications and what they are, and your
level of stress. Generally, the more stress you have, the worse off your
digestive system will be and the more likely it is that your system will “act
up” and negatively impact your health. Likewise, an unhealthy diet often
contributes to problems with your microbes.
Fortunately, there are a lot of things that you can do to
improve your gut health and your overall health all at once. One thing that is
recommended is to start adding more fermented foods to your diet. Doing so can
improve your gut health, strengthen your immune system, and stop inflammation
in its tracks. While there are all kinds of fermented foods that you can try,
some of the best options are:
·
Sauerkraut
·
Pickles
·
Kimchi
·
Yogurt
·
Tempeh
·
Miso
·
Kombucha
·
Soy sauce
Another thing that you can do is to start taking a probiotic
supplement, especially if you find it difficult to eat fermented foods.
If you can follow these tips and strive to live a healthy
lifestyle overall, then you should enjoy good gut health and good general
health as well.
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