20/03/2024
Dr. Gundry reaffirms the ancient wisdom of Hippocrates: all disease begins in the gut. He dives deep into the intricate relationship between our gut microbiome and our overall health. He also explains how imbalances in our microbiome impact our immune systems, hormone levels, mental well-being, longevity, and susceptibility to various diseases. By understanding the pivotal role of our gut, readers gain insights into preventive measures and healing strategies.
Now, let's embark on a journey to nourish your gut and embrace Dr. Gundry's wisdom with a delectable food plan! 🍏✨ 🌿
Link of the Gut Check book - https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Check-Microbiome-Transform-Emotional/dp/0062911775
1️⃣ Polyphenol Powerhouse:
Fuel your gut with goodness! 🍇 Indulge in polyphenol-rich foods like cloves, peppermint, berries, and green tea. 🍵 Let's nurture our gut microbiome and support the enzymes repairing our DNA.
Food like cloves, peppermint, star anise, cocoa powder, oregano, celery seed, Black tea, red wine, green tea, filtered coffee, Berries, prunes, cherries, plums, pears, Pecans, almond, ginger, cumin, chinese cinnamon, Broccoli, soybean sprouts, tempeh
Discover the full list from Gundry ! 🌈
2️⃣ Fermented Feast:
Savor the flavor of fermented delights! 🧀 From sauerkraut to low-sugar kombucha, these treats supply short-chain fatty acids for a happy gut. 🥂 Embrace the goodness of apple cider vinegar and cheese more from Italy, France, and Switzerland! 🌍
Plain sheep/goat milk yogurt, low-sugar kombucha, raw cheese, cheese from Italy, France and Switzerland, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar (and other vinegars), sauerkraut, kimchi, red wine, champagne
3️⃣ Sunshine and Supplement with Vitamin D:
Beat inflammation and boost immunity with Vitamin D! ☀️ Let the sun in and keep your body thriving. 🌞
4️⃣ Postbiotic Pleasures:
Strengthen gut communication! 💬 Dive into cruciferous veggies and sulfur-rich delights like garlic and onions. Your gut will thank you! 🥦
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and other sulfur-containing veggies like onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and scallions
5️⃣ Prebiotic Fiber Fun:
Feed your friendly bacteria! 🌱 Enjoy soluble and insoluble fibers found in tubers, legumes, and more. Your gut flora will flourish! 🌿
Eating foods that are rich in soluble and some insoluble fibers like tubers, parsnips, rutabaga, beans, legumes, basil seeds, flaxseeds, psyllium, artichoke endive, okra, radicchio
6️⃣ Organic Oasis:
Choose organic, skip the pesticides! 🌾 Embrace whole foods that support your gut health. 🍓 Your body deserves the best! 🌿
7️⃣ Resistant Starch Revolution:
Fuel your colon cells with resistant starch! 🍠 From yams to rice, nourish your gut with foods that support lasting health. 💪
Butyrate nourishes our colon cells by promoting mucus production helping the mitochondria in our gut cells to stay strong and healthy. Yams, taro root, sorghum, millet, rice, cassava, uncooked beets and carrots.
8️⃣ Mitochondrial Magic:
Protect your powerhouse! 💡 Relish melatonin-rich foods and phospholipid-packed treats. Your mitochondria will thank you! 🌰
Take melatonin-rich foods like pistachios, mushrooms, black pepper, red/black rice, mustard seeds, olive oil, brewed coffee, red wine, cranberries, almonds, basmati rice, cherries, strawberries, flax seed
Eat food with Phospholipids like egg yolk, fish, shellfish, olive oil, perilla seed oil, ahiflower seed oil, organic canola rapeseed oil, flaxseed oil
9️⃣ Sip & Savor Smartly:
Moderation is key! 🍷 Enjoy red wine, champagne, and dark spirits with fermented polyphenols. Cheers to a balanced life! 🥂
Let's make every bite count! 💚 🌿✨
