What You Need to Know For Better Gut Health

Another reason to exercise, foods that are aging you, and tips to break your sweetened coffee habit

View in browser When it comes to wellness topics, gut health often comes to mind — and it should. We're learning that a healthy gut is an indicator overall well-being, and research has already shown that it can affect digestive, heart and brain health. Heck, what goes on in our gut community may even impact our weight and workout performances. A surprising amount of our immune system function can also be tied to gut health, also known as our microbiome.   The human gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem that includes trillions of microorganisms on and in our intestines. And while you've probably heard a lot about probiotics when it comes to the microbiome, you might be less familiar with prebiotics and postbiotics — two more keys to achieving optimal gut health.   Here's what you need to know about the "biotics" family and how to make them work harder for your best interests.                                                                                   >> Keep Reading Access expert-led online courses, with 2,000 videos across 450 lessons. Get Started These 6 Foods Are Secretly Aging You If you're hoping to slow the effects of aging, then watch what you put on your plate. Take These 3 Steps To Help You Break Your Sugar Habit Can't live without a little sweetness in your coffee or tea? Here's how to break your sugar habit and cut back on all the sweeteners you're using. Strengthen Your Brain with Exercise Of the many benefits of exercise, its potential effects on brain health may be one of the most important as you age. This Margherita Sheet Pan Quiche Will Level Up Your High-Protein Breakfast Game This pizza Margherita-style egg dish uses a sheet pan for faster cooking and a contemporary take on the traditional quiche.  More to Explore From Our Network... NUTRITION Here's Why This Dietitian Lets Her Kids Have Lucky Charms Tired of feeling like you're the "bad mom" when you run into other moms at the market and they see the breakfast cereal in your cart? This is for you. TRAINING Does Yoga Improve Running Performance? Here's the Science There isn't a lot of research into the relationship between yoga and running performance. But it provides a few key elements for runners. VEGETARIAN Nine Plant-Based Items at Trader Joe's You Need to Try Nutrition expert Shanon Whittingham's top picks from your favorite grocery chain. (They're probably not what you expect.) You are receiving this Better Nutrition Newsletter email because you are subscribed to Better Nutrition, which is a part of the Outside Network. Better Nutrition | Outside+ Outside | 1600 Pearl Street | Boulder | Colorado | 80302 | USA Unsubscribe or Update Your Email Preferences Privacy Policy