Gut Healing

BEST Foods for Gut Healing:

Vitamin C-rich foods help prevent inflammation in the gut by protecting against free-radical damage.

• romaine lettuce
  
• strawberries
• sweet potatoes
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Magnesium-rich foods relax the intestines and promote proper bowel function.

• cashews
• dates
  
• oats
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Zinc-rich foods stimulate digestive enzymes that break down nutrients for better absorption.

• cashews
• coconut
  
• oysters
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Prebiotic-rich foods feed and strengthen the good bacteria that live in the gut.

• jicama
  
• garlic
  
• onion
  

Probiotic-rich foods help reduce gut inflammation and keep the bad bacteria in check.

• fermented vegetables
  
• kefir
  
• yogurt
  

Other HELPFUL Foods:

• foods rich in potassium
• foods rich in omega-3 fats
  
• bone/vegetable broths
• collagen protein
• glutamine
  
• ginger
• peppermint
  
• celery juice
  
• fennel
  
• acai berries
  
• aloe vera

WORST Foods for the Gut Healing:

• refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  
• conventional dairy products
  
• processed & refined grains
  
• fried foods & trans fats
  
• refined vegetable & seed oils
  
• processed & conventional meats
  
• processed, packaged, and fast foods
  
• artificial sweeteners
  
• gluten-containing foods
  
• GMO-containing foods & MSG
  
• carbonated beverages
  

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