Healthy Gut = Healthy Glowing Skin!

What is the connection between your gut health and your skin?

Whatever happens in your gut will reflect on your skin and according to experts, our microbial balance affects the state of our skin. We all forget that our skin is the largest organ in our body and it is a vital functioning organ.

Skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, and acne can be symptoms that something is happening inside your body– especially in your gut.

A poor diet or unbalanced microbes in your gut can lead to pesky breakouts. That’s why if you’re wondering why your skincare regimen doesn’t work for you, it’s time to focus your attention on your gut.  A healthy gut means you have the right bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract called the gut microbiome. The microbiome has far-reaching health effects and can even help with acne, eczema, and psoriasis. The gut microbiome helps to maintain and protect the intestinal barrier, which reduces the toxins from entering the bloodstream and potentially reaching and affecting the skin.

What are some factors that affect gut health?

• Unhealthy Diet
• Irregular Lifestyle
• Lack of sleep
• Excess amount of stress

We cannot totally get rid of these factors that affect our gut health, so here are some ways how you can help your gut to be healthy

 

Eat Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are good for your gut health because they are rich in probiotics. You can try these fermented foods sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi, miso, yogurt, kefir, pickled foods, natto, and tempeh.

Drink Celery Juice

It is a detox juice that contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. It helps to balance your pH level and flush out toxins that are essential for your skin's health.

Drink Plenty of Water

You may have read in our other blogs about this and you probably know the importance of it already besides helping your skin hydrated it is also essential for your tummy’s health.

Eat Prebiotic Foods

Foods rich in prebiotics are as follows unripe bananas, apples, garlic, onions, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, beans and lentils, seaweed, and leeks. These are foods that feed the healthy bacteria in your tummy.

Eat Popcorn instead of Junk Foods

Did you know that popcorn is rich in fiber? Which is really good for your gut health. Just don’t consume buttery and sugary popcorn, that’s why it is best to do your own popcorn at home.

 

Now you know that gut health has a direct relation to having healthier and glowing skin make sure to give attention to making your gut healthier!