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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Balance your gut health with these five foods

Bloating and digestive discomfort are just some things you can experience if your gut health has declined. To turn the tides, including gut health foods!

Balance your gut health with these 5 foods

Millions of people suffer from common digestive issues (gas, constipation, and diarrhoea), and 15% experience irritable bowel syndrome. Given the extent of healthy dieting information available online, it could be hard to determine which foods will improve (or at least not harm) your digestive system. Therefore it’s essential to know which foods are best for gut health and which you should avoid.

To ease the task, we compiled this list of 5 foods that encourage better digestion and prevent typical digestive complaints.

1. Whole grains

Although low-carb diets are popular for weight loss, removing whole grains from your diet may not be the best option for healthy gut bacteria. In contrast to refined carbs, like white bread and pasta, whole grains offer a significant amount of fibre and additional nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. Enriching your diet with whole grain-rich foods will work in optimising your gut health.

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2. Leafy Greens

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are great providers of fibre and other vitamins and minerals, including folate, C, K, and A. Leafy greens are amazing gut health foods because they contain a particular kind of sugar and promote the growth of good gut flora. And although we’re all aware of the positive effects of leafy greens on our bodies, not many of us are keen to consume them. If you’re one of those people, consider some supplement alternatives that are proven to work, like Modere’s Green Gut Superhero!

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3. Lean Protein

The fat content of red meat is just one example of a high-fat diet that might cause intestinal spasms. And this is where lean proteins come to save the day! Not only does this kind of protein improve your gastrointestinal system's health, but it is also a recommended dietary addition to all people suffering from IBS or gastrointestinal sensitivity. Talk about easy digestive food!

This is because intestinal bacteria change when meat is replaced with plant-based proteins like beans, pulses, and soy products. This change affects the immunity system and lowers the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some malignancies associated with being overweight.

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4. Fruits Low in Fructose

If you frequently experience gas and bloating, you might want to consider cutting back on fructose or fruit sugar. Apples, pears, and mangos are a few fruits high in fructose, which can damage your gut health with time.

Consider eating berries and citrus fruits instead. These fruits have lower sugar and higher mineral and vitamin content, which will make digestion easier.

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5. Avocado

Avocados are a superfood loaded with fibre and other beneficial elements that support a healthy digestive system. Due to the lower fructose content, it reduces the odds of making you gassy, as well.

What you need to pay attention to, though, is to be careful about the portion size. Despite being abundant in nutrients, avocados also contain a lot of fat, so it's important to eat them in moderation.


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And if a list of the best foods for gut health just doesn't do it for you, try our 30 day 3B Grateful Gut Challenge and reach your improved digestive goal!

Also, for more health-related content, make sure to visit our blog!



Love and Hugs, Sammie G

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