I Love Your Guts

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​As a nutritionist, and as your friend, I seriously love your guts. 

I want them to be healthy and thriving, full of beneficial bacteria and healthy, good food that is kind to your body.

​More than that, I want you to love them as well. 

So many clients, friends and family members come to me asking how to do that. They know I've personally made changes and improvements, and they've heard me toss around the phrases "gut health", "inflammation", "probiotic", and "prebiotic", and most people need direction or are stuck in the pattern of "what they know". 

So, I decided to put together a list of what I do, to ensure my gut is in tip top shape. Doing so, allows me room to enjoy decadent treats now and again, because I know my foundation, from which my immune health and mental clarity, is solid. 
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Traveling with Hyperbiotics is great, due to the fact that they don't need to be refrigerated!

You'll find my full list below, but I really want to focus on the star player on my Get Gut Healthy team, and that's the Probiotic. I've been taking a daily probiotic since 2011 and it's helped my health immensely. And now, with Grey here, I make sure my husbands gut gets love too, as well as the baby's. 

So many things in our world today break down the delicate intestinal environment. From antibiotics, pesticides in our food and the tap water we consume, to chemicals we breathe in the air, the overuse of sugar, stress and not enough sleep - it takes quite a beating and its our job to build it back up and strengthen what is weakened over time. 

Think of your gut as the command center from which major acts derive from. From regularity (goodbye constipation!) to mental clarity (goodbye brain fog and fatigue!), immunity boosting (are you a chronic cold/flu sufferer?) and yeast balancing (infections? candida?) - getting your gut back in action is critical. 
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One of my FAVORITE formulas, for both me and the fam, is the new Hyperbiotics line, found at Target. (As if we needed another reason to shop and love this store, am I right mamas?)

As someone who struggled with getting her folate and B Vitamin levels up when I was trying to conceive Grey, their Pro-Moms blend packs natural folate and helps produce essential B vitamins. 

And if you know me and my need for all things Non-GMO, their formulas are vegetarian, non-GMO, and free from gluten, lactose and sugar! You also won't find any additional nasties such as soy, iron, nuts, artificial flavors, artificial colors, or preservatives.

As a nursing mom, the Pro-Moms blend is what I am on right now, though the Pro-Women, Pro Kids (for my nieces and nephews) and Pro-15 blend are in the family cabinet as well. It's great for those of us who are nursing or pregnant, due to the fact that it encourages full nutrient absorption which is key when we are growing and sustaining lives.

​The Pro-Women blend also contains cranberry extract to give our urinary system a little love as well. 

Now, let's talk about my top Gut Friendly must-haves in your kitchen. 

 
​The "Get Gut Healthy" Team - Star Players

• A Good Probiotic  - Hyperbiotics at Target is my go-to.  I am currently taking their Pro-Moms blend, but if you aren't needing that specific type of support you can check out their Pro-Women, Pro-15 or Pro-Kids blend. 
• Bone Broth - a good bone broth, homemade or from your local farmer, is very healing to your gut and is a go-to meal or drink for me. 
• Vitamin D - since most people with compromised gut health are severly deficient in this vitamin, it's a good idea to get your levels checked with your doctor, and if needed, supplement. 
• Healthy, natural foods that support a sugar detox or full cleanse - to help clean and reset your system - Read my five tips for a successful detox. 

Do you have any healthy, go-to gut health tips? I would love to hear how you stay healthy in the comments below. 

​To learn more about this amazing probiotic line, Hyperbiotics, found at Target, visit their website here. And follow the conversation with us on social media by using and searching #FollowYourGut

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Probiotics support many facets of overall health when taken regularly as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.