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.
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
Belly Party Smoothie
Food as Medicine
The Belly Party Smoothie includes the whole food ingredients listed below. You can find the complete recipe in "The Mix-and-Match Smoothie Guide" here.
Click on any ingredient to see the diverse nutrients and health benefits each one has to offer.