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Five Reasons to Boost Your Gut Health

As the title suggests, the story discusses five reasons as to why we should all boost our gut health, which include: You’ll Be Leaner; You’ll Reduce Cravings; You’ll Be Happier; You’ll Get Sick Less; You’ll Have A Glow. Within the article, Dr. Kellman weighs in on why our gut bacteria are so crucial to achieving optimal health: “The microbiome plays an important role in immunological function, brain health, energy levels, skin, and muscle function…When your gut is healthy, the rest of your body is better for it.” He then goes on to weigh in on why “You’ll Be Leaner” if you boost your gut health: “When you switch to foods that are high in fiber and healthy fats and that support healthier bacteria, you’ll start to reduce this inflammation and reset your metabolism.” The article concludes by highlighting “Three Steps for a Healthier Gut,” with two of the three steps coming directly from Dr. Kellman. These steps include eating more pre/probiotics, and adding key supplements into your daily routine. Dr. Kellman is credited within the piece as, “Raphael Kellman, M.D., founder of the Kellman Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine in New York, and author of The Microbiome Diet.”