Healing Food for the Digestive System: Top 5

Introducing healing foods into your diet can transform your digestive health. Discover how chiropractic care and natural nutrition can work together to improve your well-being.

YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE THESE 5 FOODS OR MEALS INTO YOUR DIET IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DISEASES

Type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Autoimmune thyroiditis. Hashimoto

Inflammatory bowel disease.(Crohn’s, colitis…)

Sjogren’s syndrome.

Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Addison’s disease.

IgA nephropathy.

Chronic autoimmune hepatitis.

Primary biliary cirrhosis.

Rheumatoid arthritis.

Psoriasis.

Vitiligo.

Alopecia areata.

Selective IgA deficiency.

#1 Bone broth – Bone broth contains collagen and the amino acids proline and glycine that will help heal your intestinal walls. Many of our patients do a 3-day fast with broth to heal their leaky or damaged digestive system (leaky gut syndrome).Bone broth recipe

#2 Raw dairy – contains both probiotics and SCFAs that help regenerate the intestine. Kefir, yogurts, butter, and fresh cheese are the best. (book about kefir)

#3 Fermented vegetables – contain organic acids that balance the pH of the intestine and probiotics for healing. Sauerkraut, kimchi (pickled vegetables), and Kvass are excellent sources.

#4 Coconut products – all coconut products are especially good for the intestine. MCTs in coconut are easier to digest than other fats. Additionally, coconut kefir contains probiotics that support your digestive system. Coconut oil, Coconut flour, coconut water

#5 Sprouted seeds – seeds of chia, flax, and hemp. Sprouted seeds are a great source of fiber that can help support the growth of beneficial bacteria.

Additionally, consuming foods that have anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats is beneficial, such as beef, lamb, and wild fish, like salmon (from Alaska).