Good health starts in the gut... You need some Gutty Goodness.

Good Health Starts in the Gut. You Need Gutty Goodness.

Gut Health. Your gut is home to roughly 100 trillion bacteria cells. Meaning there are roughly 2.7 times more bacterial cells in your gut than human cells in your body!

How…? The individual size of the bacteria is much smaller than human cells. Still crazy non the less.

Now these bacteria can be split into: good and bad bacteria. The gut microbiome also is home to yeasts and fungi, generally not so good.

Often called the ‘flora and forna’ of your gut… this misnomer is due to a mistaken belief that they was plant based life… in the gut! These bacteria and yeast/fungi are more accurately described as: Microbiota, in the microbiome.

“I’m hungry!” And so you eat. But who’s talking?

When yeast cells in the gut are hungry they ‘call out’ to the brain… by sending chemical messengers to the brain calling for sugar.

These sugar eating (parasitic) yeast cells then multiple… and their voices grow, sending ‘louder’ signals for more sugar.

You can break that cycle and nourish your gut microbiome by incorporating probiotic-rich foods into your diet.

Probiotics are live micro-organisms that are similar to the beneficial bacteria found in the digestive system… balancing the gut microbiome.

Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients (like fiber) that act as a food source for the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They stimulate the growth and activity of these bacteria, so they increase in number promoting a healthy gut environment.

Probiotic – good gut bacteria.
Prebiotic – food for good Bacteria.

As the good bacteria becomes dominant in your gut the food they call for (fresh veggies, nuts, legumes, fruits, etc) are the ones you crave more of.

Introducing: a vibrant creation… designed to nourish your gut and leave you feeling energized.

Gut Health with the Gutty Goodness Bowl

This offering is made with LOVE from 100% Certified Organic produce.

This super delicious and nutritious gut health bowl is a powerhouse of gut-friendly goodness…

The Probiotic Components:

Ginger Sauerkraut: This zingy, fermented cabbage, carrot and ginger, is a probiotic powerhouse. The three week fermentation process we use creates beneficial lactic acid bacteria, improving your digestion and immunity.

Coconut Curd/Yogurt: Home made fermented coconut curd… providing a creamy, rich, delicious texture and offering the important probiotic benefits.

Lacto-Fermented Veggies: A colorful mix of lacto fermented carrots and beetroots, enhancing their nutritional value and introducing a variety of beneficial bacteria to your gut.

The Prebiotic Components:

Mediterranean Lentils: Masoor lentils with garlic and rosemary… Nourishing and a good source of protein too.

Bok Choy and Walnut Salad: Fresh and crunchy greens, mooli, coconut and walnut salad… also contributing essential vitamins and minerals to your meal.

Gut Health: Additional Nutritional Benefits

Vitamins: Vitamin C from the vegetables, vitamin K from the leafy greens, and folate from the lentils (folate is vitamin B9, folic acid is a synthetic less bioavailable form of B9 found in fortified products and a lot of supplements).

Minerals: This bowl also provides a good source of essential minerals: iron, potassium and magnesium.

The Amazing Benefits of Good Gut Health Bacteria

They break down complex carbohydrates like fiber, which our bodies cannot digest on their own.
Producing short-chain fatty acids, nourishing your gut lining… as well as providing energy.
Help the absorption of vitamins and minerals from food.
They strengthen the gut lining, acting as a barrier against harmful pathogens.
They stimulate the production of antibodies regulating immune responses.
They even produce vitamins like vitamin K and some of the B vitamins.

The most common digestive issues like bloating, gas and constipation are a result of, drum roll… poor diet choices! Who’d of thought it! And they are best treated naturally (IMHO)…

Introducing probiotics into your diet is an excellent way to reduce these issues as well as boosting your immune system.

Because Good Health starts in the gut.

Try the Gutty Goodness Bowl next time you visit the Garden of Dreams restaurant, your gut will thank you for it 🙂