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Boost Gut Health: The power of orange & red

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Welcome to this month's edition of Boost Gut Health. As Hippocrates observed: all disease begins in the gut.

Two Gut Healthy Habits

Count on a carrot. A carrot is one of the most nutritious foods we have. So much so, that it's called a functional food, as it offers health benefits way beyond basic nutrition.

For a start, it's packed with carotenoids, which give carrots their orange color. Carotenoids are a family of plant compounds that act as antioxidants, quenching those damaging free radical molecules, and decreasing the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Consider the color. The bright colors of vegetables like carrots, red peppers, and tomatoes give you a clue to the goodness inside.

Carotenoids are orange, red or yellow. So think peppers, pumpkin, squash, and egg yolks.

One Lesson

Nutrient blockers. Common medications can have more than one effect, and your doctor may forget to mention it.

Over weeks and months, your medication could be quietly blocking your body's ability to absorb critical vitamins and minerals.

Statins decrease the enzyme molecule known as coenzyme Q10; proton pump inhibitors decrease vitamins B12 and C; and aspirin decreases iron.

It's worth checking if your long-term medication has an off-target effect.

Here's a starter list of common medications that impact nutrients.

One Quote

"Avoid food products containing ingredients that a third grader cannot pronounce."

Michael Pollan

Jules Walters

I'm a board-certified health coach, helping people make personalized choices to improve their health.

I studied through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York, and I have a first-class degree in molecular genetics from King's College London.

My book Nano Health Habits is available on Amazon.

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Jules Walters

I'm a board certified health coach, helping people personalize nutrition for a longer, healthier life. I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and have a first-class degree in molecular genetics from King's College London. I have spent decades translating complex biology into practical action steps.

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