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Digestive/Absorption Disorders
Foods to Eat More Of: 
  • Fruits: apples, avocado, bananas, cranberries, mangoes, pears, pineapple, raspberries
  • Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, onions, peas
  • Garlic, ginger, horseradish, tarragon, cumin, whole grains,  fermented foods (sauerkraut, pickles, miso, kefir, yogurt, kimchi)
  • Fluids (at least 6-8, 8oz glasses of water, juices, or other nonalcoholic fluids daily)
  • Red Seaweed/Algae (laver and carrageen)

Foods to Avoid or Minimize: 
  • Caffeinated coffee, tea, colas, and other sources of caffeine
  • Refined carbohydrates
  • Fried or other high-fat foods
  • Alcohol
  • Miller's or raw bran, which irritates the colon and interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals

Essential Oils:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information.  If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.
  • Basil, ginger,  juniper,  laurus nobilis, marjoram, patchouli, peppermint, rosemary, tarragon (in food, stomach area, or compress over abdomen).

Natural/Herbal:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information.  If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.
  • Basil, buchu, burdock, calendula/marigold, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, dandelion, dill, echinacea, evening primrose, fennel, fenugreek, ginger, ginseng, gotu kola, hyssop, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, parsley, pepper, peppermint, plantain, raspberry, rosemary, skullcap, St. John's Wort, ​thyme, turmeric, yarrow, yellow dock
  • ​Teas made from any of the above, as well as oolong and/or chamomile
  • Angostura bitters
  • 1-2 ounces of aloe vera juice daily

​Yoga Therapy:
  •  Yoga for Bloating, Digestion, Ulcerative Colitis, IBD & IBS (12 minutes - SarahBethYoga)

​Supplements & Homeopathic:
  • No specific recommendations for general digestive issues, please see specific digestive ailments for tailored recommendations (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea, Constipation, etc). 

Mind-Body Connection:​​
  • ​Can represent an imbalance between your rational mind and your emotions.

​Recipes - Food Medicine: 
*Note: Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways.  Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.  Recipes naturally Vegan and Gluten-Free are marked as such (V=Vegan; GF=Gluten-Free).  

Smoothies/Beverages:
  • Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF)
  • Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF)
  • BananaSauce Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Golden Milk (V, GF)
  • Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothie (GF)
  • Mango-Banana Smoothie (GF)
  • Mango-Blueberry Smoothie (GF)
  • Mango Lassi (GF)
  • Mango Pineapple Smoothie (V, GF)
  • PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (V)
  • Pineapple Kale Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Pineapple Mint Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
  • Superfruit Smoothie (V, GF)
  • Super Skin Smoothie (GF)
  • Yogi Tea (V, GF)

Meals:
  • Adult Ramen (V, GF)
  • Broth (Veggie/Chicken/Beef) - (V, GF)
  • Buddha Bowl (V, GF)
  • Edamame Rice Bowl (V)
  • ​Miso Soup (V, GF)
  • ​Quinoa Oatmeal (V)

Sides & Salads:
  • Asian Cabbage Salad (V, GF)
  • Asparagus with Hollandaise (GF)
  • Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice (V, GF)
  • ​Bacon Brussel Sprouts (GF)
  • Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (V, GF)
  • Caraway Brussels Sprouts (V, GF)
  • Guacamole (V, GF)
  • Pesto Vegetables (V, GF)
  • Roasted Asparagus or Green Beans (V, GF)
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