Gut Health & Oats: How Fibre and Whey Protein Work Together
There is more than muscle gain and weight on a scale in the pursuit of high-performing living: the body has an internal engine ( the gut) that affects how you think, how you feel, and how well you perform. If you are a busy professional with a hectic lifestyle, breakfast is about far more than putting calories into your body; rather, it is about creating a healthy internal environment. The addition of oats to improve gut health (when combined with high-quality protein) is the "cheat code" for long-term wellness. What is Gut Health and Why is it Important? Gut health describes the balance of the trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that live in our digestive tracts. The health of the digestive tract is not only about digestion; approximately 70% of our immune system resides in the gut , and 90% of the body's serotonin (the "feel-good" hormone) is produced in the gut. When the health of the gut has been compromised (dysbiosis), t...