Gut Health

Table of Contents

1. A Holistic Lifestyle—Your Path to Optimal Wellness 05 Eating Habits 09 Sleep 12 Stress Management 16 Movement

2. Nutrition 18 Set Yourself Up for Success • Kitchen Stock-Up • Listening to Your Body’s Cues 21 Macronutrients 28 Micronutrients 28 Calories 30 Nutrient Density 31 Phytonutrients 32 Glycemic Index 34 Healthy Hydration 35 Portions Guide 36 Set Your Plate 37 Prepare for Social Eating

3. Gut Health 38 How Diverse is Your Gut Microbiome? 40 Eat the Rainbow 42 Tips for Plant-Based Eating 43 Tips for Occasional Constipation 46 Beat the Bloat 48 Plant points: 49 Meal Plan Shopping List

A Holistic Lifestyle

Your Path to Optimal Wellness

Introduction

A holistic lifestyle is your foundation for health and happiness. Eating habits, sleep schedules, stress management, exercise routines, and proper nutrition are all interconnected. As one becomes imbalanced, other areas of your life are also impacted.

Imagine this scenario: you experience a poor night’s sleep and wake up tired and in a down mood. You eat a lowfiber, sugar-packed breakfast and miss out on those allimportant nutrients shown to positively affect not just your gut health, but your overall health and happiness, too. Energy to exercise is nonexistent, and you simply don’t feel your best to give it your all. If this sounds familiar, rest assured, you’re not alone.