Are You a Part of the 74% of Americans with Gut Issues?

Can you believe that 74% of Americans have Gastrointestinal Issues (like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea)?  That’s a huge percentage!  But then again considering our toxic foods, stress, processed food, and toxic environment, we really shouldn’t be surprised.  Our gut health is a huge indication of our overall health.  Our gut health builds our immune system and allows proper nutritional absorption.  Plus, poor gut health is a precursor to future illnesses.  Since it’s not the most pretty topic, most of us never share this with our doctor.

At Happy Food, gut health is a key topic.  Our bowel movement and all of its details are super important.  Get to know your gut, listen to it, and give it what it needs.  Here are a few things to consider to get you started.  If you have gut discomfort, make sure you give us a call.

• Sugar.  The biggest offender.  Sugar kills our gut flora and leads to all sort of gut inflammation.
• Processed Foods.  Again, another offender since process foods are laden with sugar, sodium, and chemicals.
•  Stress.  Stress stems in our gut.  Stress can wreck havoc in our whole body but most of us will feel a strong effect in our gut.  Learn ways to reduce stress, relax, breathe, and re-frame.
• Sleep.  So many Americans lack sleep.  Our body needs sleep to reset, cleanse, and replenish.  Sleep is an underestimated key to overall health and weight loss.