Healthy gut is the foundation for good digestion, but also for wellbeing, immunity, mental health, and plenty of energy. Support it easily with corporate eBenefits and get inspired by our top tips.
Sometimes your gut feels like one big party. It’s home to trillions of beneficial organisms, up to 500 different species! And they really matter. They affect how we feel physically and mentally, influencing our mood, sleep, stress management, and immune system. Taking care of your gut is definitely worth it. So support it with the popular employee benefit, eBenefits.
Key factors affecting gut health
Gut health = good mood and life harmony.
Imagine if your good mood really starts in your gut. It’s no wonder people call it the “second brain” nowadays. This smart system produces up to 90% of serotonin, the famous happiness hormone. When your microbiome is healthy and full of diverse, beneficial bacteria, serotonin flows easily. When it’s not, you may become more prone to depression and anxiety.
What to serve your microbiome? How about homemade kimchi and a kombucha drink
Include fermented dairy products and vegetables in your diet. Try making your own sauerkraut or kimchi at home, they’re ready to enjoy in just 3 days! Fermented homemade drinks like kombucha or tibi crystals (water kefir) are also popular, as is baking with sourdough. You can whip up sourdough quickly and impress everyone with your homemade bread or fruit tart. Fermenting food is simply fun.
Don’t forget fiber and plenty of fluids. Fiber is the favorite food of your “good” gut bacteria. On the other hand, alcohol, excessive antibiotics, sugar, and highly processed foods don’t make your gut happy.
Keep moving, it’s essential
Exercise helps keep your microbiome in top shape. It’s important to move regularly, aim for at least 30 minutes a day, four to five times a week. Choose activities that make you forget everything else and bring you fully into the “here and now.” Top picks include yoga, Pilates, swimming, but also jogging, brisk walking, or strength training.
After your workout, don’t forget to get plenty of rest and good sleep to help your gut lining regenerate and maintain microbiome balance.
Cafeteria eBenefity: Helping your gut stay healthy
Support your microbiome’s wellbeing with leisure eBenefity. Treat yourself to exercise, relaxation, and supplements from the pharmacy. Try meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises. If you’re more active, hit the gym, crossfit, or a TRX class.
At the pharmacy, pick up quality probiotics, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can even use your benefits card as a holiday contribution. Find all eBenefity partners in the search tool and in the Můj Up app.
