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Gut Biome

What is Gut Biome!!

Get to know your gut

Your gut is really just another term for your digestive tract, an intricate system that performs many vital functions to help break down the food you eat. As food enters your mouth and begins the process of digestion, it passes through several steps along the way, including your small intestine and large intestine. In the small intestine, enzymes are released by the pancreas and bile from the liver to help break down food so the nutrients can be absorbed into your bloodstream. The large intestine absorbs large quantities of water and electrolytes and helps remove waste matter and other substances your body does not need.

Microflora or “Gut” Flora

There is a complex ecosystem of bacteria (also referred to as microflora or flora) that lives in your intestinal tract. This bacterial ecosystem is called the gut microbiota (or your microbiome). You’re not born with this bacterial ecosystem; it starts to develop after birth and becomes more sophisticated and varied based on influencing factors such as your diet, stress levels, antibiotics and different life stages including puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Your gut bacteria are an integral part of your digestive system. When your diet and health change, so does the composition of your gut flora.

why a healthy gut is important

You have about 100 trillion gut bacteria cells in your intestinal tract – that’s ten times the number of cells in your entire body! While most of these bacteria are not harmful, some can cause certain diseases. Under normal circumstances, the ‘good’ bacteria far outnumber the ‘bad’, but any shift in this balance may affect how well your digestive tract functions. There are several factors that can influence the shift in gut flora, including stress, antibiotics, illness, aging, and diet.The good news is, your gut health is in your control. There are many easy ways to improve your overall gut health. Remember, this doesn’t mean you have to make a drastic overhaul – even small steps can have an impact. We changed our diet slowly, cutting out a lot of processed foods , Once in a wile we will have fast food.. I have made a conscious effort to cook from scratch. Focusing on Gut health , it is almost 1 year since my Stoma Reversal, I never thought I could have got my life back.. Here I am working t the Hospital, a very physical job. I love it I am working in Patient Food Services.. After my surgery last year, I thought that I would like to get back in to working in Food Services..

I had a left over Bbq steak , I already knew when BBQing the steaks thatI was going to make a Philly Cheese steak, this is what we had for Supper last night , lots of bell peppers . Today I made a bean Chilli, not 100 % Plant based as I used 2 Rashers of bacon , smoked paprika, there are lots of levels of flavour in this chilli, 4 different types of beans.. The last pic is one of our fave snacks, Chickpea Greek Salad this will be ready to eat tomorrow..

Beans gut microbiomeBeans. Legumes help release short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) that strengthen your intestine cells and improve absorption of micronutrients. They also feed your gut flora and help regulate a healthy gut. If you eat fermented beans like lacto-fermented lentils, chickpea, or miso, it’s a bonus!

What is the microbiome?

The human microbiome is a complex collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that inhabit body surfaces, including the skin and digestive tract. The majority of the microbiome lives in the gut, where there are more than 1000 different species of bacteria.

Especially now eating a healthy, balanced diet is so important this week I have had a few days to do what I love and that is to cook, healthy, scratch meals

Both David and I cook , it was decently our anniversary, so we had an Anniversary weekend, I marinated steaks for 3 days in Lea and Perrin’s, garlic salt and pepper oh my these were good, then the next day David Poached the Halibut in Vodka vermouth with a little Rosemary. Our actual anniversary David picked up some Lobster yummy!! Then back to a little plant Based eating. Stay Safe out these please remember to wear your mask, sanitise tour hands and get vaccinated

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