HEAL YOUR GUT WITH FOOD
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Hey there! Are you looking for a natural way to improve your gut? You’ve come to the right place. Today, I want to share 7 Simple Ways to Heal Your Gut with Food so you can build a sustainable and oh-so-satisfying lifestyle.
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The Supplement Craze
Everywhere you look, someone’s pushing probiotics, right? “Buy this supplement, and your life will be better overnight!” Honestly, it’s a little out of control. With so many options, how do you know what’s right?
And why bother with food when supplements seem easier?
Quick Question: How many supplements do you take: vitamins, minerals, probiotics, protein powders, the list goes on. Do you enjoy taking those supplements? I mean, yum, right? Delicious.
The Real Deal with Supplements
Let’s be real. You’re probably taking supplements because:
- You believe you need them for your health.
- You doubt you can get the same amount of nutrients from your food.
And you’re not wrong.
Our diets often lack the necessary vitamins and minerals. But here’s the kicker: you can get most of your nutrients from the right mix of foods. Supplements have their place—I take collagen daily—but food is your best friend.
Eating for Gut Health
Here at Pain In The Gut Online, we champion real food, movement, and lifestyle tweaks over popping pills. Our gut health tips benefit your whole body.
Example Time: Sugar is bad for your gut. Cut it out, and your microbiome balances out. Those “bad” bacteria? They starve, and your gut gets happier. Plus, a low-sugar diet reduces blood sugar spikes, prevents energy crashes, and avoids empty calories that turn into fat. Win-win!
Plus, sugar is basically empty calories, meaning your body takes in calories but no nutrients. All those extra calories get stored in your body as fat, which can make you gain weight over time. Sugar is bad for your teeth, too.
Reducing your sugar intake can make your gut and entire body healthier.
On the other hand, eating a diet rich in vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains that your gut will thrive from will also ensure your body is working at its best.
The same diet will give you balanced nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, healthy fats, antioxidants, essential proteins, and more. Which will lower your cholesterol, improve circulation, balance inflammation, improve digestion, help you sleep, boost your memory, stabilize your moods, and more.
Have I got your attention now?
Improving your gut and overall health is not as complicated as you think. Let me share some ways you can heal your gut with food.
7 Simple Ways to Heal Your Gut with Food
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1. Reduce Inflammation.
Our busy lives are screwing with our bodies. While you may tell yourself that running through the drive-thru for dinner three times a week won’t harm you, let me tell you, you’re kidding yourself.
Fast foods, processed foods, conventional meat and dairy(non-organic), and chemically processed oils such as margarine, canola, vegetable, and safflower stimulate inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, gut problems, and even cancer.
These foods should be avoided or only eaten occasionally.
2. Collagen.
As we age, our bodies produce less and less collagen, the richest protein in our bodies.
Collagen aids in many areas of your body, including your skin, muscles, tendons, bones, digestion, hair, and nails, and helps keep your heart healthy. Collagen powder is tasteless, dissolves quickly, and can easily be added to hot or cold drinks, yogurt, smoothies, etc.
Macronutrients.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats are all essential nutrients. To achieve a balanced intake of macronutrients, combine all three or focus on just one, such as a low-carb or keto diet.
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Probiotics.
Probiotics improve your gut balance by reducing unwanted “bad” bacteria. Find them in yogurt, miso, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods.
*Probiotics should be introduced slowly since your body may react negatively while it works to fight the bad bacteria in your gut. Just know you may feel worse before you start to feel better. These symptoms should go away over time as the balance in your gut is restored.
Assist Digestion.
Some foods can naturally ease digestive symptoms.
Apple cider vinegar can help reduce acid reflux, and ginger can help move things throughout your GI tract.
Discover more in our post Gut Check: Discover the Ultimate Foods for Gut Health.
Easy to Digest Foods.
Soft, cooked foods are gentler on your gut. Try eating more soft foods and cooked foods rather than raw ones.
Think soups, smoothies, applesauce, cooked vegetables, yogurt, hot cereals, mashed potatoes, tuna, etc.
Immune System Support.
Boost your immune system naturally with garlic, spinach, green tea, broccoli, kiwi, citrus fruit, turmeric, and ginger. Look for foods with vitamins B & D, antioxidants, and amino acids.
Let’s Wrap This Up
You don’t have to rely on supplements to ensure you give your body all the gut-healthy things it needs. Real food can support your body naturally. If you are looking for a natural approach, these 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Gut Health with Food I shared today will get you on the right path to a happier and healthier gut.
Are you ready to start your journey to a healthier gut?
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