Boost your gut health with artichoke!
This vegetable nourishes the good bacteria in your gut, and promotes proper digestion as a result of the probiotics packed into each leaf. Artichokes also contain vision enhancing Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Calcium.
We recommend steaming artichoke for 20 to 40 mins, until it can be easily cut with a knife.
Improve your gut health with kimchi!
This fermented cabbage contains lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which reduces the risk of obesity and lowers blood pressure.
In the United States, the number of mothers who have cesarean sections (c-sections) has risen by 48% over the last 24 years – due in part to maternal request. This alternative mode of birth changes the gut bacterial composition of the baby and changes their immune system.
Vaginal birth exposes the baby to the mother’s vaginal microbiota during birth, creating a strong and balanced immune system. However, when born via c-section, the hospital environment determines how it’s microbiota is formed – creating a weaker and imbalanced immune system. This can make the baby more prone to allergies, chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases.
The Regenera Medical team understands that in most cases c-sections are not optional. But, if you have a choice, the best mode when giving birth is vaginally, to assure optimal health of the baby.
If you have a leaky gut, we recommend removing coffee from your diet.
The high acidity of coffee can worsen symptoms of leaky gut like stomach pains, acid reflux and aggravate symptoms of IBS.
Instead, try green tea which is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.
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Fight your leaky gut with dark chocolate!
Research has shown that dark chocolate can improve gut health because it contains prebiotics and probiotics. Prebiotics feed the bacteria in your gut, while probiotics restore it to healthy levels.
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