Good "Gut" Foods: from Papaya to Pumpkin
Here we are at pumpkin time, so it's appropriate that we are now onto the P’s!
Papaya
Anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial
Promotes survival of good bacteria
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Helps build collagen in the gut
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Helps maintain bowel regularity
Parsley
Anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial
Helps remove cholesterol & fats
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Intestinal soother - helps with IBS
Peas
Promotes survival of good bacteria
Helps remove cholesterol & fats
Helps maintain bowel regularity
Pecan Nuts
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Helps build collagen in the gut
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Peppermint
Anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Intestinal soother - helps with IBS
Pineapple
Anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial
Helps remove cholesterol & fats
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Prunes
Promotes survival of good bacteria
Helps remove cholesterol & fats
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Helps maintain bowel regularity
Pumpkin
Anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial
Promotes survival of good bacteria
Helps remove cholesterol & fats
Helps repair cells of gut lining
Antioxidants & detox & immunity
Helps maintain bowel regularity
Intestinal soother - helps with IBS
So, pumpkins are really good for us and in season right now. There are plenty in the shops so why not make up some batches of pumpkin soup with cumin to really help set yourself up for the winter.
Your gut will surely thank you for it and it may just help keep those winter bugs at bay.
Sarah,
Helping you be your best self!
Ps To further help your gut why not book in for a colonic! www.sarahbreslinwellness.com/b-o-o-k-i-n-g-a-n-d-p-r-i-c-e-s
Information courtesy of Galina Imrie