I’ve shared before that this has been my year to get healthy…to make real, lasting, sustainable changes to my lifestyle to help me feel better, go further and do more. With these changes in mind, I’ve been doing tons of research. Yes, I’m one of those people who have to have all the facts before I act and the more I’ve learned, the more sure I am that how I feel on a daily basis is tied to my gut health. Recently, I’ve been dealing with that weighed down, don’t have energy to do anything feeling and I’m on a mission to get rid of it for good! To do this, I’ve made five simple changes to my daily lifestyle and I can’t help but share them because the difference in how I feel is truly amazing!
Now, I know people are always suggesting making a million changes to live a better life and the truth of the matter is, I only want to do what’s reasonable and what works. While I’m more than open to making small changes, I need attainable goals and I’ve found that with just five small changes to my day, I can see a real difference! Want to know what they are?
Increase Your Daily Water Intake
Everyone is always saying drink more water and truth be told, it’s one of the simplest changes to make! Water has been proven to aid in digestion and help your body absorb the nutrients from food more quickly, which in turn leads to a healthier gut! I’ve made it a goal of mine to drink eight glasses of water each and every day and I have to say, the difference has been amazing!
As a way to mix things up, try infusing your water with fruits and herbs to give it flavor and make it easier to reach for all day long!
Add a Daily Probiotic (And Remember To Take It)
I’ve long been a proponent of adding a daily probiotic to my routine but honestly, I forget to take pills. However since discovering Nature Made Dual Action Probiotic + Energy‡† B12 Gummies at Kroger, I’ve had no problem making my daily probiotic a tasty part of my day!
Not only do these easy to eat gummies come in great flavors that I have no problem getting down but they also contain 4 Billion probiotic cells or CFU* per serving that helps support digestive health and vitamin B12 which supports cellular energy production.†
In addition to coming in an easy to eat gummy form, my Nature Made Probiotic + B12 Gummies help my energy with the inclusion of Vitamin B12 which supports cellular energy production† in addition to their Probiotic which naturally helps support digestive health†!
For me, that means that one easy (and tasty) addition to my morning can have a positive impact on my gut health! In my mind, it’s the smartest thing I can do to ensure to I’m taking care of my digestive health and making the most of my busy day!
‡ Vitamin B12 supports cellular energy production†
* Formulated to provide at least 4 billion live cells per serving if continuously stored in a cool, dry place at or below 75 degrees F (23 degrees Celsius) and consumed prior to expiration date. Storage and handling conditions can vary, and may affect the total amount of cells delivered at time of consumption.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Pay Attention to What (and When) I’m Eating
It’s easy to understand why what (and when) I eat can be tied to my digestive health. Processed foods, grease and foods that are high in citric acid don’t digest nearly as well as foods that are rich in fiber. Superfoods are always a great addition to any diet and plenty of veggies can make a huge difference!
In addition to paying attention to what I eat, it’s important to be cognizant of when I eat, ensuring I’m eating smaller meals more frequently and avoiding food prior to going to bed. Just by switching out some basic food group and changing the time of day I eat, it’s easier to feel better.
Make Exercise a Priority
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for our hearts but how about our digestive tract? Would it surprise you if I said I’ve discovered that exercise can promote healthy digestion when I’m at rest and over time can strengthen my digestive tract?
While there are so many benefits of exercise, it’s important to remember that just 30 short minutes of exercise five days a week can help you have the healthy gut you’ve always wanted!
Limit Stress
Without going into too much detail (I’m not a doctor after all), stress can cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal system which is not good when it comes to your digestive health. While I know most of us can’t avoid stress completely, I think it is important to try to limit our stress on a daily basis.
More importantly, I try to react differently to stress and reward myself with a little down time each and every day to ensure that stress doesn’t get the best of me!
These easy tips are a great starting point for me to improve my digestive health each and every day and honestly, they are so easy that it doesn’t even feel like I’m having to make much of an effort to be a healthier, happier me! Whether you incorporate one or more of these changes into your daily routine, I encourage you to try Nature Made Probiotic + B12 Gummies from Kroger.
Easily available in the pharmacy section, these delicious supplements are a this mamas secret weapon when it comes to maintaining my digestive health and making more of my busy mom days!
Tell me, what are your best tips for getting and keeping a healthy gut?
Now that probiotics come in gummy form who wouldn’t want to take one of these. Like eating a piece of candy. Great for gut problems anyone might be having.
I need to start taking Probiotics! And this water you pictured looks amazing. I need to start drinking water like that-I’m sure I’d enjoy it more!
Limiting stress is so important and I’ve been taking Probiotics for a while now. I can really tell the difference in my gut health.
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All these are great ideas for improving gut health. It can be challenging to remember, but if we do just these 5 things it would go a long way. Great tips, thank you.
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I haven’t tried probiotics yet, but know that I need to. I could certainly do with better gut health! Nature Made is one of my favorite brands. I use their biotin and melatonin as well.
Love that mason jar water container! So fun. That water also looks really refreshing. I’ve been meaning to give probiotics a try. I’ve heard so many great things about them.
I need to check out those probiotics! I love that they promote gut health and energy.
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Increasing my daily water and fiber intake is one of the ways that I can keep my tummy healthy! Glad to see nature made has come up with a gummy probiotic!
I’ve been looking into the benefits of Probiotics for a few weeks now. I can’t believe all the benefits you can get from taking one! I’ll have to buy the Nature Made brand so I’m sure to get a trusted brand name.
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These are definitely things we should all focus on to keep our bodies in good shape. The probiotic gummies seem like they’d be easy to work in to the routine.
These are lovely ways to improve ones gut health. I am so bad at remembering to take supplements but now I have a routine which is working well for me.
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I’m a total believer in probiotics. A doctor recommended them for me over 15 years ago and I’ve found them to be very helpful.
I love Nature Made! You definitely shared some great tips, especially exercising! We don’t realize how important it is for our bodies!
Probiotics helped in my recovery early this year and now we take them regularly! And yes to drinking more water.
Drinking water is really important. Not just for Gut Health but for your whole body. I swear by my daily probiotic.
Probiotics are definitely important when it comes to gut health. If it also boosts your energy, count me in! Who couldn’t use a little more energy in their busy lives?
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I have been infusing my water with fruits and herbs for a few months now. It is so much easier to get my daily water in. I do not like the taste of plain water and always struggled to drink enough.
I have been having some digestion issues for a few months now. I need to try a probiotic to help get things to where they should be. I will have to try these great tips.
I need to get this for me since I am on a strict diet. Do they have these for kids?
I need to take some of these. I’m sure they’d be great to have. I love drinking lots of water daily, but something like this sounds like it helps too.
Not just what I am eating, but WHEN- so important! Love this info- thank you for the tips!
Probiotics are important, we always have them on hand if someone is on antibiotics but need to get better about having them in our routine.
These are great tips! I so need to start taking a probiotic!
My doctor suggested a probiotic to me, I’ve been researching so many brands. Glad to hear this is working well for you! I will need to see if I can find it
The strawberry water looks absolutely appetizing! And I’ve wanted to take probiotics for a long time and didn’t even know they had adult gummies. I need this! I’m going to pick some up right now when I pick my son up from work~
Helpful article . Digestive health is so much important to keep healthy ! Yes , i am agree with you that, Super-foods are always a great addition to any diet and plenty of veggies can make a huge difference!
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So many great tips that I have never heard of. I do infuse my water but mainly because I like the taste of it. Glad to know it helps.
My family and I have been taking probiotics and it has given us a marked improvement in our health. I am convinced that when your gut is healthy, you ARE healthy! I am going to try that brand after we’ve used up the one we have at home.
These are all great tips. I’m working on eating better, and of course, taking vitamins. I also need to work on reducing my stress, I know this would help out my health issues a LOT!
My daily probiotics helps me stay and feel healthy every day. I also try to drink plenty of water and get exercise too!
I just started taking probiotics. It’s amazing how gut health works the health of your entire body!
What a coincidence! I just wrote a post about probiotics as well and also chose Nature Made brand. I think we’re on the right track!
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This is SO important, I need to incorporate some probiotics!
All great suggestions for overall health improvement too! I need to focus on upping my water intake, but coffee is just sooooo good! 🙂
I have been focusing like crazy on drinking more water. I’ve been tracking it in my fitness app - I think it helps a lot!
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Water and probiotics are clutch. They really help to keep your system moving.
I haven’t consistently taken probiotics before because of the taste. I think I could really get behind these gummies, though. Thanks for putting these great tips on my radar!
gummy probiotics are such a great way to improve gut health!