From coffee to his morning walk, heres the breakdown.
We asked gastroenterologistWill Bulsiewicz, M.D., for the breakdown of his day in an exclusive interview.
The things that we do consistently are the things that will be the most powerful for our microbiome.
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Heres a rundown of the doctors morningplus how he includes his kids in each step.
An important part of how I structure my day is fulfilling my duties as a dad, he explains.
So lets officially take a look at his routine, shall we?
It probably starts off very similar to your own.
First of all, I drink coffee every morning, Bulsiewicz says.
There is clear evidence that coffee is beneficial to our gut microbes.
Bulsiewicz doesnt just drink his coffee black each day.
In fact, he quite literally spices it up.
Just a little bit, not much.
I don’t measure it.
I just sprinkle it in and add a little bit of soy milk.
And then with the sweetener of your choice, to me that’s a win.
Bulsiewicz explains that beyond the flavor, the spices include phytochemicals that can positively impact the microbiome.
Of course, his morning consists of more than a warm mug.
Beyond coffee, I like to take a morning walk, he shares.
If it’s this time of year, I’ll bundle up my daughter and we’ll go outside.
I don’t want any blue-light blocking because I actually want to absorb the sun.
WALL-E gets powered up by the sun, and that’s the way that we are, too.
Bulsiewicz notes that incorporating more sunlight into his morning routine helps him in his night routine as well.
The days where I do this, I get much more restful sleep, he confirms.
That’s my body responding to me locking in my circadian rhythm.
The most dad part about his routine?
To him, its his walking attire.
I have this weighted vest that I wear, the gastroenterologist admits.
Promoting regular exercise in your daily routine will keep both your body and your bowels moving.
Not to mention, walking can helpreduce uncomfortable bloating.
These habits are great for your gut and the added family time supports a healthy lifestyle.
