The importance of Gut Health
Do you ever wonder what the gut microbiome is or why gut health is important? Or how gut health affects your overall health and weight? How do you get a healthier gut? How about the role of probiotics?
If so, we have the perfect class for you!
Thursday, May 1st at 12:30pm
Gut Health Class with Jill Chase, RD, LN
Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist
PRICE: Broadwater member are FREE
Non-member: $22 for non-members
Jill Chase:
Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist
- What is the gut microbiome
- Why is gut health important, and how does it affects overall health and weight
- How do you get a healthier gut
- What foods support a healthy gut microbiome
- What foods can decrease gut health
- The role of probiotic supplements
- The difference between pre and probiotics
- Fiber and its importance and good food sources
Feel free to reach out to Jill at Jill Chase Nutrition with any questions that you want answered!
A few takeaways from our first Gut Health Class with Jill:
Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist
We learned that adding probiotics (the good bacteria in our large intestine/colon) into your daily routine is simple. For example, add Siggy's @siggisdairy plain, nonfat yogurt into your diet. You can pick some up at Real Food Market and Deli, Safeway, . It's great for smoothies and dressings—here's a yummy homemade dressing she shared:
RANCH DRESSING:
- 1/2 c. Greek or Icelandic yogurt, such as Siggi's nonfat plain yogurt, contains the most protein and a good amount of gut bacteria.
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 tsp. dill
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove of fresh garlic, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 TBSP. apple cider vinegar
- 3 TBSP. buttermilk
To blend, use a blender or mini food processor for a smooth, consistent texture or finely chop ingredient and use a whisk.
Jill believes you can keep things easy by adding simple food to your diet to feed your gut microbiome.