Try this potent Indian probiotic to improve your gut health

You may have already come across different ways to improve gut health. Your body needs energy to perform various functions. The digestive system breaks down food molecules into nutrients and supplies them to the rest of the body for further processing. Many people continue to complain about acidity, indigestion, and other bowel-related issues. Just drinking lots of water is not enough for an overall healthy gut. There are medicines, of course, but one of the best ways to improve gut health is through natural means.

Rice and water to improve gut health

Life coach Luke Coutinho recently shared a video on Instagram that shows a natural way to improve gut health.

In the video, Luke uses a clay pot filled with leftover rice soaked in water. Then he explains how the mixture of rice and water is one of the most potent centuries-old Indian probiotics. He says it’s a gut-friendly food that you can eat if you want to improve your gut health.

Through long legend, he advised his followers to soak leftover cooked, fresh rice in water in a clay pot overnight. This can be eaten the next day on an empty stomach. Luke Coutinho says it’s good if you consume it 5-7 days in a row.

Its caption reads: “Keep your gut clean and healthy and well populated and it works for you in everything from hormone immunity to inflammation and more.”

Watch the video here:

Other natural ways to improve gut health-

1) add curd to your diet

Curd is a good probiotic and there are different ways to add it to your diet. You can eat it with your food or prepare raita that will make your meal interesting. You can also make buttermilk which is light and helps reduce acidity and constipation. Click here for more gut-friendly curd preparations.

2) Include nuts, seeds, and other foods in your diet

Sometimes poor gut health not only affects the body physically, it can also lead to anxiety and stress. Prebiotics and probiotics are often thought to be helpful in reducing stress. Prebiotics like grapes, apples, bananas, and probiotics like yogurt and kimchi can be consumed. Some of the little things that can be added to your diet include nuts, seeds, fish, among others. To learn more about foods to fight anxiety and, in doing so, keep your gut healthy, click here.

3) get enough sleep

The functioning of the body is greatly affected if you lack sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to other hormonal changes, which are ultimately bothersome. Therefore, good sleep is essential for a healthy gut.

4) drink lots of water

It is well known that drinking lots of water is good for your health. Try to stay hydrated throughout the day.

5) Balanced diet

Last but not the least, a balanced diet is extremely essential for a healthy gut. Include high-fiber fruits and vegetables in your diet to keep your gut working properly.

Also read: 5 signs that your gut is unhealthy and tips to improve it

Try Luke Coutinho’s ‘Indian Probiotic’ for gut health and better digestion. Remember that a healthy gut plays a key role in preventing infections and helping to maintain overall health and well-being.

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach – Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine)

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