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How to Keep Your Gut Happy Through the Festive Season (Even With Extra Eating and Drinking)
Between long lunches, BBQs, beach picnics, and a glass (or two) of bubbles, December and January can be a joyful time, but also a challenging one for your gut. It can often lead to increased reflux, bloating, indigestion, irregularity, or that general “heavy” feeling once celebrations begin. The good news? You can still join in the festivities without paying for it later. With a few simple habits, from smarter food pairings to scheduling regular movement, you can help to keep your digestive system calm, steady and resilient all summer long. Here’s how to stay in balance while enjoying the merriment....
3 easy swaps to make for your gut & metabolic health
Ready to take back control of your gut and metabolic health? These easy swaps can help hit reset for your metabolic and gut health. Soft drink for water Next time you feel thirsty, reach for water instead of a soft drink. Water keeps your body hydrated and helps with digestion. This can improve satiety and reduce cravings for sugary foods and beverages. Processed dairy for fermented dairy Processed dairy products are often high in sugar and unhealthy fats to enhance taste. Switching to fermented dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream can provide similar protein benefits while being lower...
5 "Bad" foods that might actually be good for your gut
We all have those foods we have been told to avoid. The ones labelled naughty, too carby, too processed, or simply “not worth it.” But, like most things in nutrition, the story is a lot less straightforward when you look a little closer. Many of the foods that end up on wellness no-lists can actually offer meaningful gut benefits, and sometimes, even more than the “health halo” options we automatically reach for. In some instances, it is not the food itself, but how we cook, pair, or enjoy it that can transform the way our gut responds. Curious about the...
5 Yoga Poses to help with Digestive Discomforts
Do you often find yourself searching for relief from digestive discomforts such as indigestion, gas, reflux, or bloating, especially after meals? Incorporating a regular yoga practice could help. A 2018 study involving more than 200 participants with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) found that both a low FODMAP diet and a 12-week yoga program led to improvements in IBS symptoms. This suggests that yoga can be an effective complementary therapy for digestive issues. Beyond movement, yoga also strengthens the mind–body connection, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s natural rest and digest mode, to support better digestion and relaxation. Keen to...