Your gut is a second brain.

90% of serotonin, the "happy" chemical, is made there.

When you have gut issues, you feel depressed, bloated, and sick.

People think poor gut health only causes bloating or digestion issues.

That s true, but it also does more:

- It affects your physical health (like your immune system).

- It affects your mental health (like your focus).

Most people follow trendy diets hoping for quick results:
- Bulk/cut
- Carnivore
- Low-carb

But long-term, these diets can harm their digestion and cause bigger problems than just
weight gain or loss.

The gut s job is simple:

- Absorb important nutrients
- Get rid of what you don t need.

1. Aim for 30 different plants per week.

Eating a variety of plants helps healthy bacteria grow.

- Fruits

- Vegetables

- Legumes

- Grains

- Nut or grain-based milk

- Nuts and seeds.

2. Don t eat the same food every day.

A healthy gut needs a diverse microbiome, and that comes from variety.

Variety in food options > Consistency.

(This is why modern diets can be harmful.)

3. Eat 30g of fiber daily.

Your body doesn t absorb fiber it feeds the good bacteria instead.

Counting fiber intake can be tricky, but here s an easy way to get enough.

4. Limit red meat.

Many think eating red meat daily is fine, but here s the truth:

The byproducts from red meat are linked to higher risks of:

- Cardiovascular disease

- Cancer.

5. Skip processed foods.

They re full of additives and preservatives that harm your health by preventing healthy
bacteria from growing.

6. Avoid artificial sweeteners.

That means saying goodbye to diet sodas.

Here's why:

When you crave something sweet, your body prepares to process sugar. But with artificial sweeteners, no sugar actually comes.

This confuses your body and disrupts your gut health.

More info .. https://thesealsofwisdom.quora.com/Here-are-6-ways-to-heal-it-naturally-and-avoid-
future-health-issues

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Mike,

Your gut is a second brain.

90% of serotonin, the "happy" chemical, is made there.

When you have gut issues, you feel depressed, bloated, and
sick.

People think poor gut health only causes bloating or digestion

This time of year, D.I.E.T. stands for "Did I Eat That??!!" <G>.

Daryl

... Bullcrap - Cows do, too...but, they don't brag about it.
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On 11/12/2025 5:53 PM, Daryl Stout wrote to Mike Dippel:

Mike,

Your gut is a second brain.

90% of serotonin, the "happy" chemical, is made there.

When you have gut issues, you feel depressed, bloated, and
sick.

People think poor gut health only causes bloating or digestion

This time of year, D.I.E.T. stands for "Did I Eat That??!!" <G>.

Daryl

This time of year, my answer is, "Yes. I did eat that."

Mike Dippel

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