42 Vegan Gut Healing Recipes

 

42 Vegan Gut Healing Recipes

 

The importance of good gut health cannot be understated. You might not have the luxury to drink or eat anything you feel like for any reason. The development and maintenance of your gut health is vital to your overall health, feeding your body what it needs to function optimally.

 

The following recipes are a great way to start improving your gut health naturally.

Prebiotics are indigestible, fermentable fibers that must be consumed to have an effect on the gut microbiome. They are always used in combination with probiotics or with both fiber and prebiotics. Prebiotics do not colonize the gut but their byproducts inhibit pathogen colonization. The two main types of prebiotic fibers are fructans and galactooligosaccharides (GOS).

 

According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are often referred to as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. Probiotic bacteria are typically gut-specific, live strains taken orally, whereas prebiotic fiber is taken orally

Vegan probiotic foods are interesting to find. The following is a list of vegan foods that have probiotics in them:

 

Kefir - this fermented dairy product can be found in many grocery stores, health food stores, and online

Hummus - this traditional Middle Eastern dish is made from chickpeas and tahini sauce

Pickles - these are great for making your gut happy because they are fermented cucumbers

Sauerkraut - fermented cabbage is typically eaten with meat or on its own.

 

The importance of good gut health cannot be understated. You might not have the luxury to drink or eat anything you feel like for any reason. Developing and maintaining your gut health is vital to your overall health, feeding your body what it needs to function optimally.

 

The following recipes are a great way to naturally improve your gut health. Prebiotics are indigestible, fermentable fibers that must be consumed to affect the gut microbiome. They are always used in combination with probiotics or with both fiber and prebiotics. Prebiotics do not colonize the gut, but their byproducts inhibit pathogen colonization.

Cooking salsa with various bell peppers is an easy way to get fiber and vitamin C into your diet. This dish can also be made using other vegetables, herbs, or spices such as jalapeno or cayenne pepper. For best results use fresh red bell peppers over poblano ones because they release more beta carotene when cooked than their green counterparts.

 

Fajita veggies: 2 large bell peppers aka Anaheims, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion

Coriander (optional) leaves and stems from 1-3/4 small bunches chopped fine

Dry thyme leaves from 4 teaspoons for a pinch