Happy gut, happy you

The gut-brain connection has a huge impact on our happiness. Since the gut produces neurochemicals, such as the feel-good dopamine and mood-regulating serotonin, there is a direct link.

To maintain a happy gut microbiome and as a result a good state of mental health, your diet plays a big role. A healthy diet routine must contain protein and vitamins, minerals, and fibre that promote gut healing and support your body's natural detoxification pathways.

Grechka buckwheat is a plant-based super grain. It is a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and several dietary minerals, including niacin, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus.

Grechka Buckwheat is an especially rich source of tryptophan, which can be hard to obtain from many foods. This amino acid is a neurotransmitter and precursor to serotonin that is recognised for its ability to help balance mood and provide mental clarity.

It is also important to add prebiotic foods in your diet. Prebiotic foods, which also include many vegetables and fruits, produce good bacteria in the gut microbiome. It helps with better mood and memory, a healthy immune system, and an improved sense of wellbeing.

Also berries are rich in polyphenols, which are good for your gut bacteria for producing metabolites.

If you can try to also incorporate probiotics into your diet. Fermented foods, like kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi. We love to add kefir to Grechka - it is a perfect match for breakfast. Also add berries and peanut butter and you get the best gut-friendly meal.

Also, check out our friend’s Piqi. They are brewing fermented kefir water, which is a super tasty probiotic drink and an alternative to kombucha.

Lastly, eating mindfully – without distractions, in a calm, stress-free environment – this has a big influence on your digestion, so try to make this a new habit for every meal.