23 Key Guidelines to Good Gut and Good Health! 1. Eat a well- balanced diet Organic (grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides) whole, natural, unprocessed foods, now today we have to educated shoppers, look for heirloom seed produce by local get to know your local farmers ask them questions about how they grow there produce. Avoid all GMO's (Genetically modified organisms). I recommend 80 percent plant based diet and 20 percent animal products. 2. Avoid large meals 3. Avoid eating 2 hours before bed 4. Identify and eliminate foods to which you’re allergic 5. Exercise on a regular basis 6. Minimize (or eliminate) use of alcohol and caffeine 7. Take prescription drugs only as directed by your doctor 8. Use over the counter drugs with care –If at all 9. Chew thoroughly 10. Avoid drinking beverages with meals 11. Avoid Ice cold beverages, room temperature beverages are preferred