Our digestive system and gut health play a big part in maintaining our overall health and well-being.
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It is believed that all diseases start in the gut and our current western diet increases inflammation of our system.
To improve our gut health and live a healthier life, we need to make small changes in our daily diet to maintain the smooth functioning of our system.
Start small, stay fresh and keep organic.
Kiwi fruit
The kiwi fruit contains digestive enzymes, which when consumed for breakfast, help jump start our digestive tract and easier digestion of foods consumed during the day.
It is a good source of calcium, fibre, vitamin C and potassium, good for your overall health.
Bitter greens
Bitter greens activate the taste buds to stimulate production of digestive enzymes.
They are high in fibre content which helps regulate our bowel movements and eliminate waste through the digestive tract.
They are a natural method of detoxification and fat metabolisation for the body.
Wholegrains/fibre
There are simple things we can add into our everyday lives that can help improve our gut function.
Fibre needs to be increased in almost everyone’s diets as it helps clean out the gut and feed the good bacteria living there.
An essential macronutrient for digestion, it helps build better stools, regulate bowel movements and also aid in the removal of toxins and wastes from the body.
Great fibre sources are fruits and vegetables, especially banana and sweet potato and other foods like chia seeds, slippery elm, oats or psyllium husks.
Probiotic-rich foods
Kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, yoghurt or a good quality probiotic will provide the good bacteria your gut needs to function well.
Probiotics are essential in regulating your bowels, reducing bloating and help break down nutrients from foods.
Bone broth
Bone broth is a simple ingredient to add into our daily foods to help reduce gut inflammation and heal the mucus membrane.
The gelatin in bone broth 'heals and seals' our gut to support proper digestion.
There are simple things we can add into our everyday lives that can help improve our gut function.
For a personalised plan to heal your gut and improve your function, talk to your nutritionist, naturopath or dietician for advice tailored to your needs.