Gut health and glow: How a healthy gut transforms women’s wellness

In today's busy world, women multitask and have multiple responsibilities, often neglecting their own health and well-being. Gut health plays a crucial role in the functioning of the body's organs; it is often referred to as the second brain of our body that impacts overall health from digestion to skin health.
Gut health plays a very crucial role; if not, there could be a chance of growing harmful microorganisms that would lead to formation of microbiomes. An unhealthy gut leads to digestive issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalance and skin problems.
What's the link between gut and skin?
Glowing skin is not just about skin care but also gut health. Imbalanced gut health makes toxins enter your bloodstream, which would lead to skin problems such as acne, vitiligo and rosacea. If you have a well-balanced gut, useful gut bacteria help in the breakdown of food and absorb nutrients well, that would result in clear and glowy skin.
For a healthy gut, drink at-least 12-16 glasses of water per day. Water helps you to flush out toxins. You can also prefer to have probiotic-rich foods such as kimchi, kanji, kefir, and yogurt. You can also go for fiber-rich foods such as flax seeds and berries that would improve your digestion.

Hormones have the control from regulating mood to improving metabolism. An unhealthy gut can lead to hormonal changes causing issues such as bloating, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), irregular cycles, and even PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). A healthy gut is necessary to regulate estrogen levels for stable hormones.
Avoid overly processed foods and foods with sugar contained that would imbalance your gut health. Intake of prebiotic foods such as garlic, onion and bananas helps to nourish useful gut bacteria and also manage your stress levels wisely.
An unhealthy gut makes you feel uneasy, fatigued and bloated. It can lead to indigestion, and that would interrupt nutrient absorption and result in affecting your energy levels. A well-balanced gut health is necessary to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Intake of fermented foods such as yogurt and kimchi can help you to develop gut-friendly bacteria. Do exercise regularly to ensure a healthy gut.
Gut plays a crucial role in supporting your mood and well-being. Gut health contributes to producing serotonin, a happy hormone that would regulate your mood, stress and mental well-being. An unhealthy gut would lead to anxiety and depression. Yoga and meditation can help you to overcome stress and anxiety. Consume walnuts and berries for gut health.
A well-balanced gut is the foundation for overall well-being. It is linked to not just digestion but also overall health, such as skin health, energy levels, and regulating your mood. A healthy gut helps you to glow yourself from in and out. Nourishing your gut health with a well-balanced nutrient diet, regular exercise, and stress management will improve your overall health. Start these small changes today for your healthy gut and glowy skin.
(Eshanka Wahi, a Dubai & Delhi-based Culinary Nutritionist and Holistic Wellness Coach and Founder of Eat Clean With Eshanka)