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5 Tips that Can Help Restore Your Gut Health

The 5R gut protocol blueprint

Jennifer Pitts
In Fitness And In Health
5 min readSep 14, 2024

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Your gut and how you treat it are directly linked to the overall foundation of your health, and what you eat and how you live substantially influence your microbiome.

The microbiome consists of trillions of different species of bacteria, including parasites, viruses and fungi. When these "bugs" are fed a balanced diet, the immune system, metabolism and digestion can work in unity.

Unfortunately, many individuals have difficulty choosing healthy foods due to living in a fast-paced environment, inadequate food supply, and rising food costs.

As a nutritionist, a common theme with my clients when they fill out their 5-day food journal is a high consumption of processed foods, alcohol, and sugar, which all contribute to gut inflammation.

With a bit of education and support, I help my clients shift their mindset regarding food choices and empower them to help heal themselves.

Gut dysfunction

Astonishing 70–80 percent of your immune system lives in your gut and is the first line of defense when you come in contact with the outside world.

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or your gut microbiome, houses trillions of beneficial and harmful…

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Jennifer Pitts
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