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Gut Health Is Mental Health - GutJoy

We talk about anxiety like it lives in the mind. We talk about depression like it’s just emotional. But your gut is part of that conversation — and it’s been speaking this whole time. Over 90% of serotonin is made in the gut. Your microbiome helps...

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Your environment is either feeding your microbiome or feeding your stress - GutJoy

What If Your Gut Isn’t Just Reacting to Food? The unseen ways your environment could be shaping your microbiome We’ve been taught to look at gut...

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The Social Microbiome: How Relationships Affect Your Gut Health - GutJoy

Have you ever noticed how your stomach feels after spending time with certain people? That uncomfortable knot or bloated feeling with some versus the...

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Are You Overfeeding But Undernourishing? - GutJoy

In our modern world of convenience foods and busy schedules, it's entirely possible to consume plenty of calories while missing the vital nutrients...

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The Food You Eat is the Energy You Absorb - GutJoy

We often think about food in terms of calories and nutrients, but there's a deeper dimension to nourishment: the energetic quality of our food....

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Your Gut and Your Inner Child: The Connection Between Food and Emotional Comfort - GutJoy

Many of us have experienced those moments—reaching for processed foods, indulging in late-night snacks, or overconsuming our favorite treats. But...

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The Joy-Gut Connection - GutJoy

We're constantly bombarded with information about what to eat for optimal gut health. Kombucha, kimchi, kefir – the list of gut-friendly foods seems...

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The Gut-Emotion Connection - GutJoy

Your gut doesn't just digest food—it digests emotions. This profound connection between our emotional state and digestive system is becoming...

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The 15-Minute Pantry Gut Check - GutJoy

Your pantry can be a wonderful ally in supporting your gut health. The items you choose to keep stocked influence your digestive system's daily...

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Phone-Free Meals: Your Digestion's Best Friend - GutJoy

That post-lunch bloat might have more to do with your scrolling habit than your food choices. When you eat while distracted by your phone, your body...

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