Maintaining gut health is crucial for overall health as it plays a key role in digestion, immunity, and even mental health. Luckily, promoting gut health doesn't always require exotic ingredients or a special diet. Ayurvedic expert Dr. Diksa Bhavsar Savariya recently shared five surprising gut-healing foods on Instagram, all of which can be found in your kitchen. Whether enjoyed alongside a meal or consumed as a remedy, these kitchen heroes offer simple, yet powerful ways to nourish your gut. Let's explore these culinary heroes that can transform your gut health and promote overall wellness.
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According to experts, here are five common gut-healing foods you can find in your kitchen.
1. Ginger:
Known as “Vishwabeshaja” in Ayurveda, ginger has benefits for digestive health. Whether dried or moistened, used as a juice, decoction or oil, ginger can help relieve nausea, muscle pain, cough, cold, sore throat and bloating. It also helps with indigestion and inflammation and can lower LDL and blood sugar levels.
2. Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is easy to digest and balances excess Kapha and Vata doshas. It is best eaten with lunch, as it aids digestion, reduces inflammation and relieves gastrointestinal and spleen disorders. Its sour and astringent taste makes it a refreshing and beneficial addition to your daily diet.
3. Ghir/A2 Cow Ghee:
Regarded as the finest fat on earth, cow ghee is a versatile ingredient that supports overall health. Cool in nature and sweet in taste, cow ghee aids digestion, nourishes tissues, strengthens muscles and enhances a variety of bodily functions. Beneficial for people of all ages, regular consumption can boost health and vitality.
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Maintaining gut health is important.
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4. Rock sugar (Misri):
Rock sugar, or mishri, is the purest sugar, free from chemicals. Ayurveda uses rock sugar as a sweetener in certain medicines and recommends it as a healthier alternative to white sugar. Particularly beneficial for people with PCOS, obesity, autoimmune diseases and intestinal problems, rock sugar can easily replace refined sugar in your daily diet.
5. CCF Tee:
CCF tea is a blend of cumin, coriander and fennel seeds that is effective for a variety of intestinal issues and has a soothing effect. From bloating to period pain, CCF tea is fantastic for promoting digestive health and overall wellness. It stimulates lymphatic flow, reduces inflammation and helps clear the mind. To make CCF tea, simply boil 1 teaspoon of each seed in a cup of water for 3-5 minutes, strain and take a sip of this healing elixir.
Experts suggest incorporating these gut-healing foods into your daily routine to improve your digestive health.
