Gut health (fellow auto immune sufferers)

Hemingway

Is there some tips or recipes etc to heal a beaten down gut health?

Susan_RD_101

Hello @Hemingway

Here is a summary of what I'd recommend for gut health:
1. Avoid gut irritants - NSAIDs (aleve), caffeine, alcohol, sugary-beverages, etc.
2. Create diverse microbiome by including A LOT of plant foods that contain both insoluble (not digestible) and soluble (digestible) fibre. Examples include:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Foods containing wheat bran (i.e. wheat berries, wheat bran flakes, whole grain (minimal processed products)
• Flax seed, chia seed, hemp seed, psyllium husk
• Oats and oat bran
• Barley
• Pulses

3. Drink plenty of water and green tea (if you like it)
4. Consider a high-quality pro-biotic (Genestra is a great brand)
5. Minimize processed food/restaurant meals
6. Take it easy on excess fat (slow emptying = bloating)
7. Get enough sleep
8. Chew your food EXTREMELY well and take your time at meals
9. Minimize swallowed air: gum, mints, straws, carbonated beverages. Gas needs to travel through your digestive tract and can cause pain, distention, and bloating.
10. Avoid sugar alcohols (mannitol, sorbitol, etc.) - cause major bloating.

Hope this helps!

Hemingway

That’s amazing thanks heaps! It seems I can’t seem to purchase genestra pro-biotic here in Australia, this product seems to be most highly recommended in Australia

https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au//buy/76272/life-space-broad-spectrum-probiotic-60-capsules?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Finder&ranMID=43806&ranEAID=3030559&ranSiteID=p.iuXAP7zBk-F.PmrlM7.3xfOaY_YCADmw

Susan_RD_101

@Hemingway

I'd just instagram message a few local dietitians and I'm sure you'll get some advice.

The @theplantpotential could help (he's based in Melbourne - tell him I say "hi"!)