5 Amazing (& Delicious) Foods for Gut Health

Bloating, gas, and discomfort: girl, instead of struggling with those pant buttons, you need to take care of your digestion. 

Here’s the reality: when your stomach is feeling not so good, your whole body suffers. You feel weighed down and like you can’t do all the fun things you normally do. 

Heck, you might even have digestive problems without even knowing it. Here’s how to tell, and what you can do to get your digestion back on track. 

Signs your digestive system isn’t working so well. 

First, let’s look at the indications that your digestive system isn’t working well. Let’s start with some of the obvious first.  

You might experience any of the following:

• Bloating
• Heartburn
• Gas
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea

These aren’t fun to talk about. Hey, they can be downright embarrassing. So if you’re experiencing any of these, you want them gone quick. 

But hey, symptoms of digestive problems aren’t always obvious. In fact, sometimes the symptoms can be downright sneaky. So, if you experience any of these along with the traditional signs of digestive issues, it’s time to really pay attention.

Sneaky signs of digestive issues

• Acne
• Eczema
• Food Intolerances
• Depression
• Brain Fog

So now you know that you might have an issue with your digestion. Great - that’s an important first step. But what do you do from there? The first thing you want to look at is your diet.

Eating for your digestive system is so important. To give you an idea of HOW important this is: our digestive system makes up 80% of our immune system! So if you want to stay healthy for years to come, you have to focus on digestion. 

Why is Nutrition Essential for Healthy Digestion?

We love healthy foods. They taste delicious and help us feel alive. But here are some specific ways healthy foods can aid in a stronger digestive system.  

•  More fiber! 

If you don’t have enough fiber, you won’t have an easy time in the bathroom. You’ll feel bloated, and you’ll strain to go. Not fun. 

• Nutrition can calm inflammation. 

Inflammation can make your digestion cranky and upset. It’s the root of all illness. So less inflammation can mean less stomach discomfort. 

• Healthy foods nourish your whole body. 

Healthy tummies can use lots of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. So when you eat well, you nourish yourself in a way that helps you properly process food. 

The Best Foods for A Golden Gut 

There are foods that are practically Superfoods for your gut health. The great thing: they’re not hard to incorporate in your diet! 

Lemon
Lemons are great for digestion. They contain citric acid which can help you secrete gastric juices. You totally need these gastric juices to properly digest your food.

Additionally, they’re high in something called pectin which helps feed your healthy gut bacteria. And when your gut bacteria is out of whack, your whole body is off. Get this in line, and your digestion will be much more peaceful.  

Ginger
Ginger is so soothing for your stomach. It’s amazing for taking a cranky, in pain stomach and making it happy again. 

Ginger root is great for all sorts of nausea and motion sickness. That’s why your mom probably had you drink ginger soda when you were a kid clutching the puke bag. Plus, it’s also pretty effective at fighting gas and bloating too!

Turmeric
First, turmeric is an antioxidant. So, it fights against free radicals and is holistically healing. Plus, it’s anti-inflammatory. And as mentioned, inflammation throws the whole body off -- digestion included. 

Additionally, it’s been used to alleviate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This is a common disorder with symptoms that include cramping, gas, diarrhea and constipation. So it’s helpful in fighting those common symptoms like bloating and other stomach discomfort. 

Pineapple 
First, who doesn’t love pineapple? It’s so delicious. Second, the great thing is this is a Superfood for your digestive health. 

Like most other fruits, pineapple is high in fiber as well as water content. So, if you’ve been a little backed up, this will help get things moving. Plus it contains vitamin C, a healing immune booster.

Pineapple is super high in an enzyme called bromelain. This is terrific for tummy upset or for digestion disorders. It’s very anti-inflammatory and healing. 

Mango/Passionfruit/Papaya
While we’re on the topic of fruit that is good for digestion, you don’t want to forget to go on island time. This includes mango, passionfruit, and papaya. These are also Superfoods for your stomach.

They too are high in enzymes that help heal your digestion. Plus, they also contain good amounts of fiber and water to keep you regular. Don’t forget vitamin C too. And who doesn’t love foods that make you feel like you’re on a tropical island?

Now you know the best foods for digestion. 

But how on earth can you incorporate all these foods into your diet? 

Easy! 

Make eating for digestion easier. 

You could spend your days trying to fit in enough Superfoods into each meal. Or, you could make it super easy for yourself. Here are a couple of ways to sneak more of these amazing healthy digestion foods into your diet.

Immunity Blend -- remember when we mentioned that 80% of your immune system is in your gut? Help your system out by giving it the exact foods it needs for optimal digestion. Our Tropicana blend includes some of the best foods for digestion, including ginger, turmeric, and lemon. 

Tropicana Blend -- Not only are these tropical fruits (like pineapple, papaya, and mango) amazing for your skin health and immune system, but they’re also great for, you guessed it, your digestive health! 

And of course our Healthy Gut Blend -- designed to support gut health and relieve digestive discomfort. Formulated with probiotics, fibre, traditional herbs, digestive enzymes and vitamin A to help aid digestion, regulate bowel movements and repair the gut.

Seriously, these are both so yummy. It’s just a bonus that they’ll get rid of all that nasty bloating and stomach discomfort. What are you waiting for?