Do you ever wonder why you are tired all the time? Feeling bloated or achy in your “seemingly” normal life? It might be your body telling you to fix your gut-health and a sedentary lifestyle for many. Gut inflammation may often be passed as “summer bloating”, but to truly improve your gut health, it is time to go natural.
9 real foods that can help improve and cure your gut
- Turmeric
This is the golden spice you see everywhere these days, and for a reason! It’s loaded with curcumin, which seriously dials down inflammation. Try adding a sprinkle of it in soups or even make a quick turmeric tea, it feels like a warm hug for my insides.
- Ginger:
The most commonly available ingredient in every Indian household, ginger, has the same effect as enzymes that relieve pain, but without tearing up your stomach. It’s great for digestion, soothing aches, and even revving up your metabolism. A quick ginger-turmeric tea is one of the easiest and quickest ways to boost metabolism, and beat the tiredness out of you.
- Grass-Fed Red Meat:
It’s full of zinc, B12, and healthy fats that help repair your gut lining. While only non-vegetarians can benefit from this, it can be a great addition to winter meals.
- Garlic:
The ingredient most commonly found in households in the underdog of gut healing. It is not just for flavor, it has a compound called allicin that fights inflammation right at the cellular level. Fresh garlic is most beneficial when raw but adding it in curries, soups and even salads can elevate your immunity and gut performance.
- Blueberries:
These are like little antioxidant bombs that burst with good bacteria. If taken correctly, they can calm inflammation, even in the brain! Blend up smoothies or enjoy it in your oats bowl in the morning, this small addition and your gut will thank you.
- Greek Yogurt:
Not all yogurts are created equal. Always look for unsweetened, full-fat Greek yogurt with pre and probiotics. Fostering a strong gut wall, it improves the gut-flora important for healthy digestion, reducing your “summer bloat”.
- Salmon:
Not only high in omega-3s, Salmon is an anti-inflammatory superhero. Just a couple servings a week can make a noticeable difference.
- Bananas:
Bananas are more than just a quick snack, they feed the good bacteria in your gut and help produce fatty acids that heal leaky gut.
- Avocado:
Creamy, filling with healthy fats, it is not just a statement food. Avocados bring with them glutathione, and tons of potassium which calms the gut lining.
