3. Digestive Health - why its the key to all your health issues and what you can do about it
Hi. Today I made some fermented veggies, which will be ready in about 5 days.
Fermented vegetables help to create healthy gut fauna that makes us happy inside and out.
So, if you have digestive issues such as IBS, indigestion, bloating, heartburn, wind or if you have compromised immunity, bad skin, bad breath, lank hair, foggy mind, poor concentration, fungal infections, constipation, feel irritated, angry, upset… oh my gosh, I am just realising this list is endless. So. Let’s start again. If you have any issue, consider that your gut may need a little support. It won’t take much effort and it may lead to you solving that annoying thing that you have had for years but isn’t really worth doing anything about… I think we all do that right?
Getting a happy healthy gut environment is actually crucial to our wellbeing, but so often overlooked. Generally speaking, we have about 400 different species and strains of bacteria in our digestive tract. We are aiming for about 80% of that to be happy healthy gut bacteria. Then we are firing on all cylinders, feeling energised, amazing and healthy. If we have much less than that, unfriendly bacteria outweighs the good stuff, making us feel lethargic, down, dull and unwell. If this goes untreated, then it can open the door to disease.
Restoring your gut health has never been more important. When we have a lot of antibiotics, meat, dairy, processed foods, sugar, alcohol and medicine, then all our helpers on the inside really suffer.
To get your body back to feeling perky and pretty then pay attention to the signs, listen to your inner guidance and do something about it. If you are really out of kilter I would recommend a great probiotic (ask at the health food shop for the best one… definitely not to be found in the fridge in the form of a yogurty sugary drink! )
If you are feeling 7 out of 10 or above then fermented foods may be the answer. If you are feeling less than a 7 then consider fermented foods with a probiotic. Kombucha is a great one, but at the moment I’m favouring this incredible Probiotic and Enzyme salad by Kimberly Snyder.
I used half a red cabbage, a couple of beets, one red onion, shredded. Then put these in clean jars and cover with a mixture of water (4 cups) Miso (1Tbs) and a chunk of grated ginger. Kimberly uses white cabbage which is also great . Make sure all the ingredients are covered by the liquid, then seal with rolled up cabbage leaves. Leave in your kitchen for 5 days, then start using it, and keep in the fridge to slow down the fermentation process, (it will keep for a month). Eat a tablespoon or more every day before your meal, to restore the PH levels in your gut, (you can actually buy sticks to pee on and test your PH levels).
This is a very simple, doable way to address some health issues without spending loads or having to invest a lot of time. It’s also delicious. So a big win really!
Here’s to our happy guts! xxx