What you eat directly affects your gut health and your overall health in general. Did you know that 70-80% of our immune systems are located within the gut lining? So good gut health is an important cornerstone for vibrant wellness. But what causes a compromised intestinal barrier? And how do we heal leaky gut syndrome?
What Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS)?
Multiple factors contribute to LGS, including unhealthy lifestyle choices such as nutrient deficiencies, unhealthy food choices (sugar, gluten, dairy, etc.), overuse of antibiotics and prescription medications, and lifestyle stress. In addition, unhealthy gut bacteria also contribute to leaky gut syndrome. Sometimes the damage is so great that it cannot heal itself and must be repaired through dietary changes and supplements.
We can also look at Leaky Gut Syndrome as a symptom of other digestive conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. The leaky gut syndrome is a step before developing autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, thyroid disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, etc. The leaky gut syndrome has been linked to autism spectrum disorders as well. Keep in mind that these are all interconnected!
What Types Of Foods Cause Leaky Gut?
There are certain foods you should avoid for the sake of your gut health: dairy products from cows raised on antibiotics or injected with artificial growth hormones, processed meats containing sodium nitrite/nitrates or MSG, conventionally raised meats from animals treated with antibiotics, genetically modified foods, refined sugars, and processed grains. If you have Leaky Gut Syndrome, it is important to eat fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, beet kvass, coconut kefir, or coconut water kefir to help restore beneficial gut flora.
Leaky Gut Recipes: You can use these Leaky Gut Recipes to help heal the gut, re-populate your good gut flora, and allow your body to begin repairing itself. Leaky Gut blender
Recipe #1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of organic coconut milk yogurt, 1 Granny Smith apple (or similar), 4 tbsp. Chia seeds, 1 tsp. Cinnamon.
Directions: Mix ingredients and top with Cinnamon and Enjoy! Leaky Gut Recipe #2 (Paleo) Ingredients: 2 cups mixed blueberries, two large bananas, 4 tbsp. Pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds ), 1 tsp. Ground ginger.
Recipe #2 (Vegan) Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic coconut milk yogurt, two bananas, chopped, 1 tbsp. Leek dip (recipe below), 1 tsp. Cinnamon.
Directions: Mix ingredients and top with Leek Dip and Cinnamon.
In conclusion, Leaky Gut Syndrome is a complex disorder that many lifestyle factors can cause. The leaky gut syndrome can lead to multiple health conditions if left untreated, so you must do everything possible to support your body’s digestive system now!
