4 tips for a healthier gut
Stephanie Rouillard is a Registered Dietitian, based in Cape Town, who provides evidence-based, digestable information to the public. Featured in Woman & Home, September 2022.
I've seen the struggles people face with gut issues. Despite trying all the ‘in’ supplements, they remain frustrated. It’s time to start transforming your gut health for good with 5 easy tips.
Tip#1
Remove the real offenders from your kitchen: out of sight, out of mind.
Reduce the no-go’s: alcohol, refined sugar, man-made sweeteners, processed carbs, saturated fats and preservatives. Stock up on whole, fresh foods.
Tip#2
Reinoculate your gut: get in a ‘live’ food every day.
Start with fermented foods - start low, and go slow - some may aggravate gut symptoms. Feed that community of ‘gut bugs’ with fibre-rich foods - aim for 30g of fibre every day: chia seed, dark green leafy vegetables and avos should be on the top of your shopping list.
Stephanie Rouillard is a Registered Dietitian, based in Cape Town, who provides evidence-based, digestable information to the public. Featured in Rooi Rose, December 2022.
Tip#3
Repair the gut lining: fuel your body with healing nutrients.
Choose foods rich in omega-3, clean protein and zinc from fatty fish or eggs from pasture-raised chickens. Boost your cellular health with polyphenols: aim for 2 different coloured vegetables at every meal. And, don’t forget to hydrate!
Stephanie Rouillard is a Registered Dietitian, based in Cape Town, who provides evidence-based, digestable information to the public. Featured in IOL newspapers, September 2022.
Tip#4
Rebalance your lifestyle: have you ever heard of the gut-mind connection?
Stress is toxic to your gut. Restore balance by moving every day, getting outdoors, and seeing family or friends.
Remember to SLOW DOWN: practice mindfulness and eat slowly - chew thoroughly, away from distraction and with intention. Food is truly nature’s medicine.
Get this:
Gut healing is rarely fast or generic: it entails a thoughtful, personalised and evidence-based approach - which always requires your best effort, alongside your integrative dietitian’s expertise.
