Wellness Wisdom: Detoxing Your Gut
Check out this article for more information on how to improve gut health!
Our digestive system has various forms of bacteria that aid in maintaining a healthy gut. Consulting with a doctor to identify if you need a gut cleanse is the perfect place to start. There are many benefits to giving your digestive system a cleanse. Some things that could improve adding some cleansing foods to your diet include:
- Improved mental health
- Reduced sugar cravings
- Reduced acne
- Reduced brain fog
- Easier bowl movements
Some foods to help aid your gut in maintaining a healthy balance include, asparagus, broccoli, avocado, kale, beets, and spinach.
- Asparagus is known to promote kidney and bladder performance. It contains antioxidants and is a great source of iron, fiber, and vitamins A, C, E, and K.
- Broccoli is great for fighting off infection and can help boost the livers ability to regulate chemicals in your body.
- Avocados are loaded with about 20 healthy vitamins and minerals.
- Kale is helpful in keeping your mind sharp because of the amino acids it contains.
- Beets are high in antioxidants and helps remove toxins from the liver. Additionally, kale helps fight inflammation.
- Spinach is full of nutrients, like calcium, iron, vitamins (A, C, E, and K), and magnesium that help numerous bodily functions!
Check out the food forest on campus for some fresh foods to add to your meals this week!
Citations:
https://www.patientfirst.com/blog/9-foods-to-naturally-detox