Day: 8 December 2020

Signs of an imbalanced gut include:

• Stomach problems such as gas, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation 
• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Depression or anxiety
• Suppressed immunity or autoimmune disorders
• Skin problems, like eczema
• Food allergies or intolerances. 

Here is your Gut Cleanse Cheat Sheet

FOODS TO ADD TO YOUR DIET:

• Water, this is crucial for cleansing your entire body. 
• All fresh seasonal vegetables especially Cabbage, Kale, Asparagus, Broccoli and other Brassica Vegetables.
• All fresh seasonal fruit especially Watermelon, Bananas, Raspberries and Pears.
• All fresh herbs and spices especially Ginger, Garlic and Turmeric.
• Probiotics are the “good bugs” and can be found in fermented foods as Sauerkraut, Kefir, Coconut Kefir Yogurt, Kombucha, Miso and Kimchi.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – which stimulates digestion
• Gluten free grains (Rice, Quinoa, Buckwheat and Millet) 
• Beans and Legumes
• Avocado, extra virgin Olive Oil, Raw Nuts and Seeds, Nut butters & Coconut oil.
• Herbal tea and Green tea
• Psyllium husk (a great source of fibre for bowel function)
• Cultured yogurt

FOODS TO AVOID:

• Dairy (natural unflavoured yogurt is ok)
• Gluten (wheat bread, cous cous, pasta, rye, spelt)
• Fried Foods
• Highly Processed meats such as deli meats, red meat, bacon and sausages 
• Processed/ Refined foods 
• Sugar, sweets, milk chocolate, jams, fruit spreads
• Alcohol, coffee, soft drinks
• Processed foods containing high fructose corn syrup, sorbitol, and other artificial sweeteners
• Non-Organic Meats which may contain antibiotics. 
• Margarine, artificial colours, flavours, additives, flavour enhancers & hydrogenated fats