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September 05, 2022 5 min read
When looking at our weekly food consumption, it's clear to see that on average, our diets have become a lot less diverse.
Some blame it on being picky eaters. Others blame it on a lack of time. Whatever the reason may be - this lack of diversity is causing some to experience micronutrient deficiencies.
Often, these deficiencies can be the first steps leading to many diseases so let's talk about what you can do.
Having a diverse gut microbiome can have many positive outcomes on the rest of a persons well-being. This is because different gut bacteria enjoy different foods, which when broken down in our guts, provide us with so many health benefits. As the hosts in charge of what nutrients reaches this important category of bacteria. it is our jobs to offer them the fuel that they need.
Microbial diversity refers to the number of different species in our gut microbiome and how evenly they are spread out.
As you can imagine, sticking to the same foods will only feed the same species of gut bacteria (the bacteria who enjoy that food and can utilize it), while your microbial diversity decreases as the other microbes diminish by essentially being starved out. This can lead to autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, memory loss, mood swings and many other negative effects in the body.
These species of bacteria have many different roles in our overall health, including digestion, nutrient absorption, immune support, regulating our nervous system and so much more. Therefore, the higher our gut microbial diversity, the more support we will receive in all of these areas.
Deciding that you want to start adding more diversity to your diet can definitely take some getting used to. This is because the body - especially the gut, gets accustomed to what its feed and actually starts to crave those foods above others. This becomes an issue when someone is trying to ease off a high sugar or processed diet.
Going back to the many species of gut bacteria that we spoke of earlier, some of the "bad" bacteria that live in the gut, thrive off sugar, which we all know consumed in large sums is terrible for your health. However, the overgrowth of this bad bacteria in the gut that has been living and reproducing thanks to its hosts daily intake of sugar, will start to send the brain signals that we interpret as cravings - basically saying give us more fuel even if its not good for you.
Now trying to diversify your diet while also dealing with intense cravings can be tough and may need willpower, but its important to know that as the gut finds its balance and the microbial diversity increases over time - not only will these "bad" cravings diminish, but the healthy, diverse microbiome will start to crave a diverse diet.
When creating a more diverse diet, it doesn't necessarily mean increasing the amount of meals you eat in a day, but more so increasing the variety of ingredients per meal. For example, it's taking the extra steps to make your 3 ingredient smoothie a 5 ingredient smoothie by adding kale and peanut butter for added vitamins and healthy fats. Or adding two sides of vegetables with dinner rather than one.
Here's a list of foods and macronutrients that we recommend consuming daily to promote a high microbial diversity:
Breakfast Recipe Tips
Lunch Recipe Tips
Dinner Recipe Tips
Having a diverse food intake is beneficial to your microbial diversity which we now know helps to support so many other critical functions in the body. By taking the time to introduce more micronutrients to your diet, you're then promoting the growth and survival of many different species of gut bacteria.
Another great way to speed up this process is by taking a daily probiotic supplement, as you work on diversifying your diet, a probiotic supplement can help to reintroduce good gut bacteria, bringing your gut back to a state of balance in no time. Make sure to check out our products page to learn more about how our probiotics can help you.
September 11, 2023 2 min read
The start of a new school year can be a busy and stressful time for both students and parents. With so much to think about, it can be easy to overlook the importance of having a healthy gut. However, a healthy gut is crucial for overall wellness, as it is responsible for absorbing nutrients, eliminating waste, and supporting the immune system. In this blog post, we will discuss several steps that you can take to ensure that you and your family are ready with a healthy gut for back to school.
August 28, 2023 4 min read
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