* Avoid pasteurized foods and beverages that destroy enzymes. Eat raw veggies and fruits or juice often to take in more digestive enzymes. Add full spectrum enzyme supplements to your diet.
* Avoid processed and junk foods, especially HFCS spiked foods and beverages and processed cooking or salad oils. Consume organic whole foods.
* phytonutrients in [[gingerGinger]]: This antioxidant herb is widely known for its digestion-aiding and intestinal-support properties. Researchers believe it can help fight diarrhea, ease nausea, ease IBS symptoms, safeguard against ulcers, and support overall intestinal health.* [[corianderCoriander]] (Coriandrum sativum). This herb has been used to improve digestion and ease gas since the days of ancient Egypt. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps settle the stomach, ease gas problems, alleviate inflammatory conditions, relieve heartburn, and prevent diarrhea.* [[cuminCumin]] may promote healthy digestion.
* [[Artichoke]] has been shown to be a natural remedy which improve various digestive health disorders.
* [[Peppermint]] oil. Peppermint has been used since the ancient Romans for relief from gas, heartburn, and intestinal distress. Modern studies indicate that it can, indeed, ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
* [[Cayenne]] Pepper (capsicum). This widely used herb supports tissues lining the stomach and intestines, and is often used to end flatulence and ease the effects of dyspepsia. It also promotes healthy peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract and aids in digestion and nutrition absorption.
* [[Apples]] promote good digestion, prevent intestinal fermentation, and reduce colon inflammation.
*Good fats : Fats lubricate our digestive tract and have many other benefits as well. The best fats are those found in whole, raw foods such as avocados, soaked nuts and seeds, sun-cured olives and young coconuts.
* [[Glutamine]] is a nutrient that is known for maintaining the health of your intestinal tract, helping to encourage a proper acid-alkaline balance and pH in your body, and helping your body produce glutathione, a key antioxidant.Glutamine is found in foods like cabbage, beets, beef, chicken, fish, beans and dairy products.
* [[Vitamin B6]] is crucial for your body to properly break down sugars and starches…and poor digestion of these can lead to gas, bloating and harmful bacteria overgrowth. It also prevents the buildup of homocysteine in your blood, which at chronically elevated levels can raise your risk of heart disease. Food sources of B6 include spinach, bell peppers, garlic, tuna, cauliflower, bananas, broccoli, celery, asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and leafy greens.
* Rooibos/Red Tea (Aspalathus linearis). Rooibus has long been used in African folk healing as a popular digestive tonic that can ease nausea, constipation, and heartburn, and is gaining considerable attention in the West due to its high levels of health-supporting antioxidants and phenolic compounds. Researchers believe it can also provide anti-spasmodic effects that lessen painful gastrointestinal cramps.
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