Nowadays, we hear a lot about different ways to “boost one’s immunity” to ward off germs, bacteria, and viruses, and one of the most effective ways to do that, is by strengthening the gut. But there’s more to the gut than providing the body a strong defense mechanism to fight germs and prevent diseases. When the gut health is strong, it not only keeps physical health in robust condition, it takes down stress level, improves mood, and cuts down the risk of depression. That’s because the gut is also called as the “second brain” of the body because there are 100 million neurons in our gut and they are directly connected to the brain. Therefore, maintaining a healthy gut is of supreme importance if one wants to lose weight, especially cut down belly fat, because when the gut flora is not healthy, it can cause hormonal imbalances, increase stress levels, and raise inflammation in the body –  and all of these factors lead to weight gain and obesity.  People often do not pay much importance to the digestive system ? assuming it?s only role is to digest food and provide energy, but studies have revealed that your gut runs a majority of functions, from absorbing nutrients from the food you consume, to keep the immunity high, to fight infections, prevent weight gain, and even combat depression. But did you know the key to a healthy gut lies in the well being of its microbial flora, now let?s get into the details of how to improve ...