The Emphasis on Gut Health

Why is gut health so important? It wasn’t until I slid into my 30’s that I began to hear discussions about gut health being had, but I admittedly wish I had heard them sooner! Making intentional food swaps and incorporating foods that promote gut and digestive health will have you feeling like you can conquer the entire day in a few hours versus feeling like you just ate a ton of bricks after having your usual meal. So I did a little dive on the good old web and pulled 5 veggies that are easy to incorporate into our diets that will help keep your tummies happy and our bodies regular : )

1. Beets: Beets ate high in fiber and promote the growth of good bacteria in your gut.

2. Cabbage: The ideal way to consume when trying to maximize gut health benefits is in the fermentation stage. When cabbage ferments, it makes natural probiotics that nourish the bacteria in your gut. 

3. Mushrooms: Certain varieties of mushrooms have been used for quite a few centuries for their due to their adaptogenic, gut, and digestive health healing properties. They are also what is called a “high profile carb”, which makes them a great option for a natural prebiotic.

4. Sweet Potato: This sweet veggie is packed with gut-friendly fiber. The soluble fiber portion of the root has been shown to lower cholesterol and balance glucose, white the insoluble portion of the fiber helps keep bowel regular.

5. Asparagus: Like sweet potatoes, asparagus are comprised of soluble and insoluble fiber, working together to promote overall gut health.

Paying attention to what types of veggies you are incorporating into your lunches and dinners could serve to help you end up with a happier gut, and ultimately clearer mind. Loving that I’ve learned more about this, despite having done so in my mid-30’s. Hope y’all enjoyed this little tidbit of health food info!