A BIG reason I became a dietitian is because food is MAGIC. Putting certain foods into your routine can actually change your cells to be healthier, stronger, better.✨
So… I’m super excited about the next EIGHT WOWs which will focus on food as “medicine.” I’m rolling out a SERIES called:
“Foods To Keep In Your Kitchen For…”
This week is all about DIGESTION.
The coming weeks… beauty, mood, immunity, energy, cravings, sleep, and sports recovery. 😍
The coming weeks… beauty, mood, immunity, energy, cravings, sleep, and sports recovery. 😍
Digestion.is.everything.💥
Think about it…
Without proper digestion, you aren’t able to absorb all the magical nutrients in the superfoods you are eating.
With proper digestion, you absorb nutrients & nourish your body to do its job.💪
Think about it…
Without proper digestion, you aren’t able to absorb all the magical nutrients in the superfoods you are eating.
With proper digestion, you absorb nutrients & nourish your body to do its job.💪
Here are 4 foods I ALWAYS keep in my kitchen for good gut health…
1. KEFIR
Kefir is basically drinkable yogurt, but with MORE strains of beneficial bacteria. Think of it like a natural probiotic pill.
Pro-tip: Try unsweetened plain kefir as the base of smoothies or poured over low-sugar granola & berries.🍓
2. OATS
Oats contain prebiotic fiber called beta glucan, which feeds the naturally good bacteria living in our gut.
Pro-tip: Try these everything oat crackers with a little tuna salad & veggies for lunch.
3. BONE BROTH
The gelatin naturally found in bone broth contains glutamic acid, which may help build, strengthen and heal our digestive tract.
The gelatin naturally found in bone broth contains glutamic acid, which may help build, strengthen and heal our digestive tract.
Pro-tips: You can make bone broth from scratch, but I buy it pre-made. For a plant-based version, try veggie broth w/ turmeric & black pepper. It doesn’t have healing gelatin, but it is anti-inflammatory.
4. PEPPERMINT TEA
Peppermint tea helps with bloating by relaxing & soothing the digestive tract.
Pro-tip: Enjoy peppermint tea w/ a square of dark chocolate 🍫 as a nighttime ritual.
Peppermint tea helps with bloating by relaxing & soothing the digestive tract.
Pro-tip: Enjoy peppermint tea w/ a square of dark chocolate 🍫 as a nighttime ritual.
*Gut Extra Credit*
Chew food VERY well, until it’s applesauce texture in your mouth. It’s the #1 thing to do for better digestion. Take the Chew Challenge! Click HERE.
