Salty Guts, Poop, and Rowing: The Week in Well+Being

Weekly Well+Being Newsletter: June Edition

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Indoor Rowing for Fitness: A Tutorial

Have you heard of Richard Morgan, the 93-year-old four-time world champion in indoor rowing? Well, he has inspired us to give indoor rowing a try. If you're also interested in this efficient workout, check out this informative video tutorial by reporter Teddy Amenabar and senior video journalist Whitney Shefte.

What You Need to Know About Salt and the Microbiome

Eating too much sodium can negatively affect our gut microbes' health. Anahad O'Connor discusses how sodium decreases microbe diversity and short-chain fatty acid production. Check out the full report to learn more about salt's potential impact on the microbiome.

Breakfast for Dinner: A Fun Twist

Are you getting tired of your usual dinner routine? Try having breakfast for dinner! Writer Julia Turshen suggests breakfast for dinner as a way to switch things up. It's also a good way to get kids excited about dinnertime. In her latest newsletter, Julia shares some delicious breakfast-for-dinner recipes, such as Mushroom and Asparagus Hash and Tex-Mex Migas. To receive more of her recipes, sign up for the Eat Voraciously newsletter.

The Ick Factor of Poop Transplants

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a medical procedure in which healthy fecal matter is transplanted into a person's gut to treat certain illnesses. While research on FMT's effectiveness is ongoing, data has shown that it can help treat Clostridium difficile. However, it's important to note that FMT can also cause serious complications, such as infection and death. So please don't try making your own poop pills like the woman featured in the Netflix documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut."

Find Your Joy Snack!

Everyone deserves a snack that brings them joy. Here's a recipe for a quick and delicious snack:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These energy balls are packed with protein and are perfect for when you need a quick pick-me-up.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbs cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until you have a dough-like mixture.
2. Roll mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter
3. Place balls in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 15 minutes before enjoying.

Find joy in every bite!

Originally Post From https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/06/06/salt-guts-poop-rowing/

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