Welcome to another weekend short of the Matter Over Mind Experience.
I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
Let’s discuss the importance of microbiome diversity
We have been hearing this a lot recently, but do we really know what it means?
So, in this short, I will explain what is the microbiome, the importance of having a diverse microbiome & ways to accomplish this
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Before making any dietary changes, please consult a dietary or medical professional
Let’s begin:
What’s the microbiome?
The microbiome consists of microbes that are both helpful and potentially harmful
Your body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome
Why Have a Healthy Microbiome?
As your microbiome grows, it affects your body in a number of ways, including:
- Helping to control brain health
- Helping to control your immune System
- Helping to achieve weight-loss
- Helping to improve heart health
- Helping to improve brain health
- And much more !
Ways To Improve Microbiome Diversity
- Eat a diverse range of foods
Eating a diverse diet promotes growth of good bacteria, including more species of bacteria
I have had experts on the show who explain that we should ingest around 25 to 30 different plants per week
This can be from supplements, teas, spices & foods like fruits and vegetables
- Eat fermented foods
Fermented foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut and kefir all contain healthy bacteria, mainly Lactobacilli, and can reduce the amount of disease-causing species in the gut.
- Eliminate artificial sweeteners
Some evidence has shown that artificial sweeteners like aspartame increase blood sugar by stimulating the growth of unhealthy bacteria
- Take a prebiotic supplement
Probiotics are live bacteria that can help restore the gut to a healthy state after dysbiosis.
They do this by “reseeding” it with healthy microbes
- Take antibiotics only when necessary
Antibiotics kill many bad and good bacteria in the gut microbiome, possibly contributing to weight gain and antibiotic resistance
Only take antibiotics when medically necessary
Enjoy the weekend fam!
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