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Gut health is VITAL for a healthy functioning body

Written By Zeb Health

There are some fundamental elements that optimise a healthy, functioning digestive system. These include what we eat, how we eat and when we eat. Amongst other things, gut health can also be impacted by certain medications, the use of alcohol, stimulants and our state of mind when we eat.

How to maximise nutrient absorption from our from our food

Try to be relaxed when eating. Put away distractions and make it an occasion to enjoy.
Our bodies need to be well hydrated before eating to avoid the urge to drink with the meals. Drinking with meals dilutes the ideal concentrations of stomach acid and digestive enzymes thus slowing down the digestive process.
Chew food well to ensure a good mixture of digestives enzymes has been added and the food is easy to swallow.
Plan to have a wide variety of fresh, healthy foods. Include grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruit and vegetables. Not all at the one meal but spread over several meals. This ensures a wide variety of vital, healthy nutrients, pre-biotic foods to support healthy gut flora and soluble and insoluble fibre to improve bowel function.
The gut, like all other bodily organs needs periods of rest. Constant snacking does not allow the digestive organs their necessary time to rest. Eat meals at regular times and ideally, allow 4-5 hours between meals.
A relaxing walk after meals also assists with digestion and optimises the rate of nutrient uptake.
As much as possible, avoid unnatural chemicals and stimulants which can negatively impact gut health.

Yummy Gut™- (Gut Health Blend)

Did you know that over 50% of Australians experience gut health problems with 1 in 7 experiencing distressing gut health symptoms?

These symptoms not only affect our digestion but can in turn impact on our whole body function and wellbeing, including our quality of sleep and the health of our brain which affects our mood. It can also affect our heart and skin.

Some symptoms of poor gut health include:

Bloated stomach, frequent heartburn, abdominal pain, excessive flatulence, growling stomach, constipation/diarrhea, frequent nausea and excessive burping.

Toxins are almost everywhere in our environment including in many of our foods and beverages so a good place to start with restoring a healthy gut is to remove these toxins.

Yummy Gut™ Gas and Bloating is a proprietary gut health blend designed to promote a healthy gut by both Detox and Support mechanisms. 

Detoxing actions remove or neutralise many causes of gas resulting in reduced bloating. Supporting actions help establish a healthier gut environment resulting in a better functioning micro-biome and normalised digestion.

Yummy Gut™ contains nature’s most powerful gas sponge- Activated Coconut Charcoal.

Amongst other functions, Activated Charcoal can effectively neutralise many chemicals, drugs, plant and microbial toxins, allergens, venoms, and wastes.

This action removes the heavy burden on the digestive organs of having to constantly deal with these toxins and allows them to perform optimally.

Yummy Gut™ also contains a very effective pre-biotic that feeds the gut flora and helps establish a healthier gut environment. This can result in a better functioning micro-biome and normalised digestion.

Activated Coconut Charcoal

Carob Powder

This pre-biotic is Organic Australian Carob Powder.

Carob is high in fibre, which promotes a healthy gut, helps prevent constipation, and supports regular bowel movements.

Tannins in Carob help improve gastrointestinal health reducing Diarrhoea, heartburn and vomiting.

The fibre in carob also contributes to a feeling of fullness, curbing excessive appetite and reducing overeating.

Yummy Gut Benefits

✓Decrease Abdominal Gas

✓Reduce Bloating

✓Normalise Digestion

✓Support Microbiome

✓Promote Regular and Healthy Bowel Function

Information presented is for information purposes only and is not intended to replace advice or treatment from qualified healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to treat or diagnose. Always consult your healthcare professional before taking nutritional or herbal supplements. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have any allergies or diagnosed conditions, or are taking prescription medications, always consult your healthcare professional before taking nutritional or herbal supplements.