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Gut Health For Dummies

1. Aufl.

von: Kristina Campbell
17,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	12.02.2024
ISBN/EAN:	9781394226597
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	384

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Titelbeschreibung

Combat digestive symptoms and get trustworthy information to keep yourself healthy from the inside out Gut Health For Dummies can help you restore and optimize your gut and its microbes, for better health day to day. Clear away the confusion and debunk the unscientific information found on social media with this essential guide. You’ll learn what makes the gut so important and how it influences the rest of your body, including your brain. Figure out how to manage digestive disorders and gut symptoms, confidently navigate the world of probiotics and other gut health supplements, and find inspiration for the diet and lifestyle changes that will support your health for years to come. This jargon-free Dummies guide will set you on the right path, giving you tips for adopting healthy habits, healing your gut biome, and being proactive for wellbeing and longevity. <ul> <li>Learn how the gut works and explore what may be causing your digestive symptoms</li> <li>Combat IBS and other gut disorders with the latest science</li> <li>Steer clear of myths, scams, and misinformation—discover what actually works</li> <li>Be proactive in managing your gut health to ensure robust health and wellbeing at every age</li></ul>For those who currently experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and anyone interested in learning about evidence-based ways to optimize gut health, Gut Health For Dummies is the right choice.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Why Gut Health Is Important 7 Chapter 1: No Healthy Gut, No Health Glory 9 Chapter 2: Grasping How the Digestive System Works 19 Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Gut’s Ecosystem of Microbes 33 Chapter 4: Discovering What Influences Gut Health 55 Chapter 5: Connecting the Dots from Gut Health to Overall Health 73 Part 2: Restoring Your Gut Health 99 Chapter 6: Demystifying Digestive Symptoms 101 Chapter 7: Understanding Digestive Diagnoses 115 Chapter 8: Empowering Yourself without a Diagnosis 135 Chapter 9: Navigating Life with Digestive Symptoms 145 Part 3: Optimizing Your Gut Health 159 Chapter 10: Eating for Good Gut Health 161 Chapter 11: Adjusting Your Lifestyle For Long-Term Gut Health 201 Chapter 12: Becoming Savvy with Gut Health Science 219 Part 4: Nourishing Yourself and Your Gut 231 Chapter 13: Nourishing Soups & Salads 233 Chapter 14: Gut-Friendly Main Courses 245 Chapter 15: Sustaining Sides & Snacks 257 Chapter 16: Digestive-Friendly Desserts 269 Part 5: Supporting Health through the Gut at Times in Life 281 Chapter 17: Paying Attention to Gut Health in Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy 283 Chapter 18: Fostering Good Gut Health in Children and Teens 303 Chapter 19: Maintaining Gut Health in Older Age 317 Part 6: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 20: Ten Foods for Better Gut Health 327 Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Gut Health Debunked 337 Index 347

Autorenportrait

Kristina Campbell is an experienced and adaptable science writer specializing in microbiome and gut health. She writes for publications as diverse as Alive Magazine and Nature Outlook, and she has authored two previous books: The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook and Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health.

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How to care for your gut and its resident organisms A whole community of microbes Inside your digestive tract help you thrive. Gut Health For Dummies is your guide to helping them help you. Inside, you’ll find out all about how your gut influences your overall health. Get the lowdown on digestive disorders and gut symptoms, and discover how to set yourself up for long-term gut health. This book breaks down the latest science on gut-friendly diet and lifestyle changes and even offers recipes that the whole gut microbiome will love. Healthy gut, healthy you. Inside… <ul><li>Explaining digestion</li> <li>Assessing your gut health</li> <li>Clarifying gut symptoms</li> <li>Naming beneficial foods</li> <li>Fostering gut health in kids</li> <li>Supporting the gut microbiome in pregnancy and older age</li> <li>Busting gut health myths</li></ul>