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Fermented First: A Smarter Start to Gut Health

Gut feeling a little off? Bloating, cranky digestion, low energy—it’s not just you. Your gut might be waving a tiny white flag.

Both fiber and fermented foods are gut-health heroes—but if inflammation’s running the show, fermented foods deserve the first standing ovation.

Fermented foods reset your gut. Fiber helps it thrive.

Fiber feeds your good gut bugs. Fermented foods add more of them. A recent study found that eating around six cups of fermented foods daily boosted microbial diversity and lowered inflammation even more than fiber alone.

[Read the full article HERE.]

Truth: I don’t eat six cups of fermented food, though I do try to have a couple of servings daily.

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Feeling inflamed? Start by bringing fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir into your daily lineup. Once your gut’s less fiery, start layering in more fiber to keep those good bugs thriving long-term.

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