Listen to Your Gut

Explore the importance of gut health in this 40-minute webinar presented by Lynn Maves, MPH, RD, LD, CDCES. Learn about the gut microbiome's role in overall health, discover foods that promote a healthy gut, and understand the impact of prebiotics and probiotics. Gain insights into meal planning for optimal gut health, explore gut health superfoods, and understand the benefits of fermented foods. Discover how to listen to your gut and make informed dietary choices to support digestive health and reduce inflammation.

Intro
OBJECTIVES
OUR GUT AND ITS LOVELY MICROBIOME
WHAT DOES OUR GUT MICROBIOME DO FOR US?
BOTH QUANTITY AND QUALITY ARE IMPORTANT When we don't have enough variety in our gut bacteria
FOODS (AND OTHER THINGS) THAT MIGHT MAKE A LESS HEALTHY GUT
SO WHAT SHOULD WE EAT?
COLORFUL PLANT FOODS • Plants contain compounds called phytochemicals such as polyphenols along with fiber/starch/prebiotics that help to feed the good gut bacteria and promote the diversity and abundance we desire • This helps to support the digestive system and decrease harmful inflammation
PREBIOTIC FOODS
PROBIOTICS
WHAT ABOUT PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENTS?
GUT HEALTH SUPER FOODS
MEAL PLANNING FOR GUT HEA
Eat real food, not too much, mostly
RESOURCES
FERMENTED FOODS FERMENTED FOODS HAVE MANY OF THESE HEALTHY BACTERIA