The start of spring is the perfect time to load up your fridge and pantry with fresh seasonal produce. These delicious in-season staples are a must-have to help support gut health and reduce inflammation.
Strawberries
Tiny in size but big in benefits, strawberries are high in antioxidants such as Vitamin C and polyphenols such as flavonoids and anthocyanins tha help in reducing oxidative stress, a key contributor to chronic inflammation. They are also rich in fibre which aids digestion, prevents constipation, and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which are crucial for a healthy gut lining.
Asparagus
Packed full of prebiotics, especially inulin, a soluble fibre that serves as fuel for beneficial gut bacteria. This helps them thrive in the gut microbiome, and support a balanced and diverse gut microbiome, crucial for maintaining a healthy intestinal barrier. Asparagus also contains glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps your body's natural detoxification process. It can help to protect the gut lining from damage caused by toxins, while supporting liver function, which is important for reducing overall inflammation in the body.
Radishes
These tasty root veggies have a high water content, which helps keep the digestive system hydrated and functioning well. Radishes contain isothiocyanates, compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds help to inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, helping to reduce inflammation in the gut and throughout the body.
Tumeric
The primary bioactive compound in turmeric is curcumin. Well studied for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin helps to inhibit the activity of key inflammatory molecules that drive chronic inflammation, which is often associated with leaky gut syndrome. Curcumin has been shown to alleviate symptoms in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves chronic inflammation and damage to the gut lining, similar to what occurs in leaky gut syndrome.
Beetroot
A popular spring favourite, beetroot contains high levels of antioxidants, particularly betalains (responsible for its distinct colour). The betalains in beetroot have strong anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce the production of pro-inflammatory molecules like cytokines, which can cause or worsen conditions inflammatory conditions like leaky gut by damaging the gut lining.
Your spring staple to help with leaky gut symptoms
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