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At Better Living, we believe that true well-being starts from within, and there’s no better place to begin than with your gut. Our Gut Health articles are your comprehensive resource for exploring the intricate world of probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and more.

Gut health is not just about keeping tummy troubles away. It is also key in supporting and regulating body functions and keeping your systems running healthily. Research has shown that gut health is linked to physical and mental health, immunity, endocrine conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular health.

We hope you enjoy reading our posts and learning more about gut health.

Remember, a healthy gut is a happy gut! 😊

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Glass fermentation jar filled with homemade sauerkraut showing golden fermented cabbage submerged in cloudy brine, surrounded by fresh green cabbage, sea salt in white bowl, juniper berries, caraway seeds in wooden spoon, peeled garlic cloves, and peppercorns on rustic wooden cutting board with burlap cloth and ceramic crocks in background

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Easy Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)

This easy, homemade sauerkraut recipe is one of the simplest and most rewarding ferments you can make. With just cabbage, salt, and time, you can create tangy, probiotic-rich homemade sauerkraut that supports gut health and

Side-by-side comparison of two yogurt parfait presentations. The left image shows a white bowl with plain yogurt topped with chocolate granola, fresh blueberries, and raspberries. The right image displays glass jars of layered yogurt parfaits with granola and berries on a wooden surface, accompanied by separate bowls of toppings and scattered fresh berries. Both demonstrate healthy ways to prepare yogurt without added sugars, as recommended by the Harvard study.

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Your Daily Yogurt Could Help Prevent Colon Cancer, Harvard Study Shows

Harvard scientists tracked 132,056 participants over several decades. Their findings show people who eat two or more servings of yogurt weekly have a 20% lower risk of developing Bifidobacterium-positive colorectal cancer compared to

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How Sauerkraut Fits Into a Gut-Friendly Diet (With What Research Shows)

Sauerkraut, the tangy fermented cabbage dish, has been a dietary staple for...

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The Top 29 Prebiotic Foods for Better Gut Health

If you want to live a vibrant and healthy life, more...

This image showcases a variety of probiotic foods arranged around a small chalkboard that says "Probiotic food." The assortment includes: Pickles in a small dish A bowl of cottage cheese A jar of sauerkraut Kimchi Glasses of yogurt and kefir A plate of soft cheese Dark chocolate squares Rye bread slices A bowl of peas A head of garlic Parmesan cheese pieces The overall theme emphasizes fermented foods and other natural sources of probiotics.

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The Top 20 Probiotic Foods To Help Your Gut

If you want to improve your health and well-being, one of...

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Learn to Love Bitter! Why Bitter Foods Are Good For Your Health

Not only are bitter foods wonderful for balancing flavors and creating more complex dishes, but these foods have a variety of benefits that you shouldn’t overlook. See why!

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Healthy Traveler’s Guide: How to Support Your Gut Health on the Go

Whether we're planning an overseas dream vacation or a quick weekend getaway, gut health isn't usually at the top of our to-do list. But you don't have to be a globetrotter to know that when

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13 Signs You May Benefit From Taking Digestive Enzymes

If you don’t think your digestion is at its best, taking a digestive enzyme supplement before each meal may reduce symptoms like gas and bloating while helping you to absorb more nutrients. See the

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9 Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth (Plus What May Help)

Candida (yeast) overgrowth can cause symptoms from fatigue, digestive distress, brain fog and more. Learn the signs of candida infection and how to treat it.

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7 Signs Your Digestion Could Be Better

If you’re experiencing digestive discomfort after eating, your body may have trouble breaking down your foods. Taking a high-quality digestive enzyme supplement before meals may help you

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9 Easy Ways To Improve Your Gut Health Naturally

We can’t see or feel it. But inside our gastrointestinal tract (aka the gut) lives an interconnected system of microorganisms totaling approximately 100 trillion cells housing up to 2000 types of bacteria What’s incredible is

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Eating Through the Holidays With C. Diff

Taking antibiotics makes us more likely to get C-diff. Eating healthy is key to managing symptoms but can be hard this time of year. Learn more and get a gut-friendly holiday menu!