The gut knows what our body needs and works in tandem with other systems of the body. Tons of people, whether knowingly or not, suffer from gut issues that include IBS, IBD, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, flatulence, bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, incontinence, abdominal pain and cramps, loss of appetite, and bloating. If you want to support your gut, you can start in the kitchen.
This easy, printable shopping guide includes foods that are gut friendly and some that might even you help with occasional bloating.
Common foods that may cause bloating:
- Dairy and whey
- Rye
- Wheat
- Barley
- Beans (including lentils)
- Apples
- Pears
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Garlic
- Corn
- Beer
- Alcohol
- Soda and carbonated drinks
- Sugar and sugar alcohols
- Fast food
- Greasy foods
- Frozen meals
- Boxed meals
- Pizza
- Canned foods (including soup)
- Artificial sweeteners
Less bloat shopping guide
PLANT PROTEINS
- Nuts
- Seeds
PROBIOTIC FOODS
- Kimchi
- Sauerkraut
- Yogurt
- Kombucha
FRUIT
- Bananas
- Watermelon
- Melon
- Strawberries
- Avocado
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Raspberries
- Grapefruit
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Coconut water
- Grapes
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Cantaloupe
VEGETABLES
- Cucumbers
- Asparagus
- Ginger
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Zucchini
- Eggplant
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Celery
WHOLE GRAINS
- Quinoa
- Grains
- Lentils
- Pure oats
- Buckwheat
- Wild rice
- Almond and coconut flours
BEVERAGES
- Almond milk
- Soy milk
- Rice milk
- Flax milk
- Fennel tea
- Green tea
- Plain or flavored water
- Fresh fruit and vegetable juices
