| With all the stress surrounding us these days it is more important than ever to keep ourselves healthy. A big part of that is keeping our bodies working their best. Digestion is a large part of supporting our immune systems, energy levels, and physical and mental strength. I found a comprehensive list of foods to encourage healthy digestion and foods to avoid. Here’s a cheat sheet: Foods to add: Probiotic rich-foods; kombucha, sauerkraut, kimichi, kefir, miso soup or miso paste Prebiotic rich foods (this is what feeds your good gut bacteria) — Onions, Asparagus, Bananas, Jerusalem Artichokes, Dandelion Greens Ground flax seeds — flax seeds are rich in fiber which can help to clean up your digestive tract PLUS ground flax seeds can help you to eliminate excess estrogen from the body Apple Cider Vinegar — adding 1 tbsp of ACV into a few ounces of water and consuming this about 30 minutes before your largest meal can help to stimulate your digestive juices! Water, about 80-100 ounces per day — If you get bored of drinking plain water all day, you can add lemon into your water. Take it up a notch and add lemon + a pinch of pink Himalayan salt — this mix is a hydrating powerhouse!!! Pink salt contains trace minerals and electrolytes that help keep your body hydrated, which in turn helps your digestion + skin + hormones Moving your body via yoga, Pilates, strength training, or simply walking will all help to stimulate and support your digestion too! Foods to avoid if you are having digestive issues (as they promote inflammation + gas + bloating) Dairy Gluten Excess Sugar |
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