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The holiday season comes with delicious classic dishes, but being out of my routine, paired with big feasts, has left me feeling more tired and bloated than usual. This week, I’m making gut-friendly dinners to debloat and help me feel my best. Plus, they’re all made in four steps or less, so cooking dinner will be a breeze.
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Having a healthy gut does more than just help with bloating—it can positively impact your overall health. Our digestive system is interconnected with many other organs and body functions. For starters, research has shown that a healthy gut candecrease our risk of anxiety and depression. Additionally, our gut helps strengthen our immune system to help prevent disease, supports healthy weight management and can benefit sleep quality.
There’s nothing more comforting in colder weather than a delicious soup to warm you up. Wednesday’sChicken & Cabbage Soup with Pestodoes just that while delivering a dose of gut-friendly ingredients. Green cabbage, butter beans, leek and carrots are rich in fiber, which is known tofeed our good gut bacteriato help it thrive. Plus, garlic contains antioxidants that help counteract inflammation and other compounds, such as fructans, that help enhance gut health. And the best part is that this soup is made in one pot, so your sink won’t be loaded with kitchenware that needs cleaning.
Sunday:Coconut-Curry Chicken Cutletswith steamed broccoliMonday:Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” BowlTuesday:Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with BroccoliniWednesday:Chicken & Cabbage Soup with PestoThursday:Beef Suya Tacoswith a side of mixed greens tossed withCreamy Lemon-Pepper DressingFriday:Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinachwith a side of whole-wheat pita
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While I like to enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer occasionally, I’ve decided to skip the booze this week after the Thanksgiving celebrations. Still, I want something to sip on that’s tasty and refreshing. ThisAnti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothieis the perfect option. Packed with health-supporting nutrients that help fight inflammation, this smoothie will satisfy my cravings while helping to nourish my body.
Get the Recipe:Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie
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Find Out More:Is Taking a L-Glutamine Supplement Good for Your Gut? A Registered Dietitian Weighs In
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