Have you ever heard the expression ‘You are what you eat’? Well, it’s entirely true. It is entirely important as to what is put in your body. Your body is like a machine. You should be fueling it to run properly. Each organ relies on nutrients from things that you eat, and if they are not obtaining those specific nutrients, they will fail to function. Also, if you’re consuming a lot of something that works against a body part or organ, it is not a good thing. Of course, most things are okay in moderation. You can ration out your junk food intake and be happy. Just make sure that you are ingesting these 7 things to allow your food to properly digest.

1. Kefir: Think of it as a drinkable yogurt. It contains complex carbohydrates that feed beneficial bacteria and oligosaccharides.
2. Greek Yogurt: This is a very potent dietary-based probiotic. For real Greek yogurt, make sure the ingredients are only milk and cultures.
3. REAL Sauerkraut: Avoid the canned version. It’s pasteurized.
4. Kimchi: This Korean food is like tonic for your gastrointestinal tract.
5. Artichokes: Artichokes fuel the helpful bacteria in your stomach.
6. Kombucha: This fermented tea is a great replacement for soda. You will get healthy B vitamins as well!
7. Miso Soup: This is very beneficial in terms of bacteria and isoflavones.

Promote a healthy diet by trying all 7! You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. Tell a friend.