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The Top Foods to  CLEANSE YOUR GUT for Summer

By Ayat Sleymann
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One of the most important things you can do for your overall wellness is to make sure your gut is healthy. Taking care of your digestive system by eating lots of gut-friendly foods is going to help keep your gut working efficiently, and it’s going to help keep every part of your body on course, too. 

A well and balanced gut microbiome is essential for digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste, which in turn helps with indigestion and bloating.

Here are the top foods to add to your diet to help your gut function optimally.

1. Psyllium husk
Psyllium husk is a seed that swells when it’s in contact with water and helps transport waste through the intestinal tract. It has also been shown to alter the colonic environment, which translates to an improved gut microbiome. Think of psyllium as a broom that sweeps waste out of your colon and keeps things moving efficiently. You can use it to make low-carb bread and noodles.

2. Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, and fermented foods are a great way to help good gut bacteria thrive. The high fiber content of cabbage helps with bloating and indigestion. Other fermented foods to try include miso, pickles, kefir, and kimchi.

3. Garlic
Raw garlic is an excellent prebiotic food with high levels of inulin, which fuels the good bacteria in the gut. Research  has shown  that garlic increases the good Bifidobacterium in our gut, which may help prevent some gastrointestinal diseases and irregularity.

Garlic also contains the active compound allicin, which is a powerful disease-fighting active created after garlic is crushed or chopped. 

4. Cruciferous and dark, leafy greens
Cruciferous veggies like cabbage and cauliflower and dark leafy greens like spinach and kale are loaded with fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants.

They are also an excellent source of prebiotics, which are the food for probiotics (healthy gut bacteria). They also help add bulk to stools and make defection easier.

5. Drink Chlorophyll Water
Drinking chlorophyll water helps to detoxify and rid the body of toxins (many of which could be causing B.O.) plus other wellness benefits, which you can read about here. But, let’s rewind and get a little scientific. So you’re actually drinking chlorophyllin, which is derived from chlorophyll (in the small print on most labels, you’ll see chlorophyllin in parentheses after chlorophyll). Chlorophyllin is the water-soluble version of chlorophyll, which we all know is a pigment that gives plants their green color. Simply put: the green stuff is good for you! To hop on the chlorophyll water wagon, add the below drops to your daily hydration routine.

Chlorophyll is a great dual-action product to add to your gut health routine. Drinking chlorophyll water helps maintain healthy levels of red blood cells and maximizes lung function. Recommended dose: 18 drops in water twice a day. If you’re super sensitive to taste, add a squeeze of lemon to cut the flavor.

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Even though your body does a great job cleansing itself through organs, staying hydrated and eating lots of prebiotic and probiotic foods helps your body’s organs function at their optimal level.

When it comes to cleansing the colon, focusing on repairing and strengthening your gut is the best way to make sure the colon is running smoothly and efficiently. Adding sources of pre- and probiotics daily will help your gut bacteria thrive, which helps with digestion, bloating, and so much more.

Poosh prebiotic and probiotic picks:

Adult Chocolate Probiotic Hearts are the perfect item to maintain a healthy digestive tract. Enjoy one heart each day before or after a meal.

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The Beauty Chef’s exclusive probiotic strain and unique bio-fermentation process nourishes the gut. This elixir also helps restore the body’s hydration levels.

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These supplements are packed with one of the most-researched probiotics available (Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS1 strain), along with other good-for-gut ingredients like prebiotics and grape seed extract.

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These dissolvable tablets make getting our kombucha fix so easy—just drop one in sparkling or still water, and it’s ready in under 10 minutes. Each tablet contains billions of live probiotics, plus electrolytes and a caffeine boost from green tea.

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Ayat Sleymann is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose passion lies in helping women live their healthiest life while achieving their weight-loss goals in a lasting and sustainable way. With a “plants-most” approach, she has helped clients manage weight, improve their health, and increase energy and productivity without giving up their favorite foods.

The content provided in this article is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice and consultation, including professional medical advice and consultation; it is provided with the understanding that Poosh, LLC (“Poosh”) is not engaged in the provision or rendering of medical advice or services. The opinions and content included in the article are the views of the author only, and Poosh does not endorse or recommend any such content or information, or any product or service mentioned in the article. You understand and agree that Poosh shall not be liable for any claim, loss, or damage arising out of the use of, or reliance upon any content or information in the article.

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