Try these 5 Gut-Cleansing Foods

A healthy gut is without a doubt the foundation of a healthy body. Unfortunately, we are all feeling less than lively and vital, grappling with stomach issues or food sensitivities, as well as a desire to catch any cold that passes along our route. Surprisingly, the gut wall contains about 70% of the cells that make up our immune system. Slow metabolism, poor nutrition, stress, environmental toxins, and food toxins, on the other hand, can have a significant impact.

That’s when you need to step up your game and lighten the load on your machine. Make sure you have some intestinal-cleaning herbs in your diet, as well as the foods mentioned below, to help keep your intestines clean. All of this is intended to help you lose weight, improve your intestinal system, and re-energize you by clearing the colon of toxic build-up.

Cayenne

Cayenne pepper does more than just spice up your food. It is a mucous membrane dissolver that aids in the removal of any mucous build-up in the body. The stomach uses mucosa and stomach acid to aid digestion, and cayenne can also help with indigestion symptoms.

Herbs

There are a variety of herbal supplements available to help disinfect the intestines, but there are also many great ‘regular’ herbs that can be added to the diet to help clean the intestines. Fennel seeds may aid in the removal of mucus and the relief of gas. Peppermint is soothing to the stomach and helps to relieve bloating (just beware that peppermint could also aggravate heartburn or acid reflux). Oregano is antiviral and antifungal in nature. If you suspect you have an overgrowth of yeast or fungus (a common problem! ), you should address it by including herbs in your gut-cleaning regimen.

Psyllium husk

This is just another powerful seed with excellent purifying properties! It’s a strong one that, like chia, plumps up in water and turns into a gelatinous broth. Since it’s so potent, I always advise people to start with a low dose to see how their bodies respond. Also, drink plenty of water to help your intestines stay clean.

Chia seeds

Chia seeds are the best way to clean the intestines. They plump up and transform into a jello-like material when submerged in water for a few minutes. They aid in digestion and are particularly beneficial to those who are prone to constipation. They’re also high in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which your body can appreciate. You can quickly drink a spoonful of chia seeds in water or make a pudding with almond milk and cocoa powder. You can also use it to make cookies, breakfast porridge, or salads!

Fermented foods

A diet rich in fiber and low in processed carbohydrates is thought to be best for gut health. Refined carbohydrates disrupt the body’s intestinal ecosystem, reducing the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Incorporating fermented foods into one’s diet will help with digestion as well as gut bacteria maintenance, improving overall intestinal health. Fermented foods like miso, sauerkraut, yoghurt, and kimchi will help to replenish the good bacteria in your gut. These bacteria prevent disease-causing microorganisms from colonizing the body, activate the immune system, and destroy toxins.