Gut Health and Herbs

A healthy gut is key for all the processes happening throughout our body. All food is broken down by our digestive system, entering the blood stream, delivering the needed nutrients to our body. Some of the symptoms of unhealthy gut include bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and more. When it comes to improving your gut health, there are a number of non-invasive and effective things you could do. We're taking a look at the natural remedies and self-hacks one can incorporate into their daily for a healthy gut. 

Eat Slowly

When it comes to eating, it's essential to chew your food carefully in order to promote digestion and absorb all the nutrients. 

Hydration

Having high water intake is positive correlated to good bacteria balance and also supports the mucosal lining in the intestines. 

Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotics affect and encourage the development of good bacteria in your gut, whilst probiotics are live good bacteria. The combination of the two promotes holistically one's gut health. 

Ginger

Ginger is quite the winner when it comes to gut health benefits. It can ease nausea and motion sickness, stimulate saliva and bile production and reduce bloating and gas. 

You can have it as tea in the morning to wake up sluggish digestion or add it to any salty meal like a stir-fry or a curry. 

Turmeric

Known to have potent anti-oxidant and healing properties, turmeric is also found to affect beneficially the gut microbiome. 

You can add some turmeric to your morning smoothie or experiment with a delicious turmeric latte. 

Cinnamon

Besides being a delicious additive to desserts and drinks, cinnamon is also known to fight against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

It's also loaded with powerful antioxidants such as polyphenols.

Bay Leaves

Bay leaves are known to decrease toxicity and aid IBS. Some of the unique enzymes contained are in the leaves are known to be potent warriors when it comes to digestion aid. 

You can use dry bay leaves and add them in any salty stew.

Cardamom

Widely used in Indian cuisine, this aromatic spice is proven to have gastroprotective qualities and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Use it in your smoothies, desserts or even coffee.