Symptoms like thin, dull hair, and sallow skin, to acne
breakouts, body aches and slow energy levels can all point to the digestive
system.
Proper digestion is essential to your health and probiotics
are essential to your gut.
When bacteria are out of balance, it can lead to
complications like gas, bloating, abdominal pain and cramping and autoimmune
diseases like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and diabetes.
When we have chronic stress in our lives it can cause major
disruptions to digestion because even though your diet is healthy, your body
may not be absorbing the nutrients needed and along with some of the issues
mentioned above, you could start to see skin, hair and nail problems.
Here are some key foods that not only help with the
digestive system but can also help you look and feel vibrant and youthful.
Garlic
Garlic is great for helping in digestion and immunity.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for
joint aches.
Allicin is a compound in garlic that serves as an
anti-aging, antifungal benefit helping to smooth skin and prevent acne and
other skin conditions.
Ground Flaxseed
Ground Flaxseed keeps us regular by helping food travel
effortlessly and smoothly through the digestive tract.
Flaxseed also contains cancer fighters called lignans which
also ward off heart disease.
Flaxseed helps to minimize rashes, skin flare ups and
irritation. When you consume flaxseed your skin becomes more even toned and
less sensitive.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar helps your body break down food and
prevents indigestion and stomach issues after eating.
Add a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in a cup of water or
tea and drink it before a meal to prevent any digestive issues.
Celery & Celery
Juice
Celery can lowers blood pressure and rids us of sugar
cravings.
The natural salts in celery juice maintain healthy PH levels
in the digestive system.
The recommendation is to drink 16 ounces on an empty stomach
and you should notice improvements to digestion and physical appearance within
10 days.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is high in fiber and rich in vitamins and
minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium,
phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, and potassium.
It also has a high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, and
the ability to ward off cancer, heart disease, and brain disease.
Certain compounds found in cauliflower are very useful for
helping the body to detox due to how they support liver function.
Cauliflower is beneficial for digestion and detoxification
because of the rich supply of sulfur containing compounds which support proper
nutrient absorption.
Fermented foods
Kimchi, sauerkraut or pickled vegetables are fermented foods
that are packed with good bacteria which balances the digestive system.
Having the proper balance of gut bacteria and enough
digestive enzymes helps you absorb more of the nutrients in the foods you eat.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins
A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability
of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
Add a little garlic and broil it in the oven – healthy
benefits all in one delicious side dish.
Hope you have a healthy gut from now on : )
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~Jennifer
