13/11/2025
🌿 Why Gut Health is So Important 🌿
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s the cornerstone of your overall health. A healthy gut helps:
1️⃣ Digest & Absorb Nutrients: Ensures your body gets the vitamins, minerals, and energy it needs.
2️⃣ Support Immunity: About 70% of your immune system lives in the gut, protecting you from illness.
3️⃣ Balance Mood & Mental Health: Gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which influence mood and stress levels.
4️⃣ Maintain Healthy Weight: A balanced gut microbiome can help regulate metabolism and appetite.
5️⃣ Reduce Inflammation: A healthy gut lowers the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions.
💡 Tip: Eat a variety of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, fermented foods, and drink plenty of water to nourish your gut.
📱 Book your consultation with Dietitian Elmien Jacobs to create a personalized plan for optimal gut health!
Available at NHC Centurion, Monument Park, or virtually.
WhatsApp: 082 568 8859
