{"id":60838,"date":"2016-11-30T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T22:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=60838"},"modified":"2022-11-30T03:31:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T10:31:29","slug":"healthy-food-alternatives-to-make-your-gut-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/healthy-food-alternatives-to-make-your-gut-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Food Alternatives To Make Your Gut Happier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a weekend of indulging maybe a little too much, your digestive system may not be happy with you. It\u2019s time to make your gut happier&nbsp;before the next big holiday, when ham, potatoes, cookies, cakes, pies, and all sweet treats alike are abundant. Then again, there\u2019s always the option of taking it easy and avoiding these foods that can lead to bowel troubles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/allergies-2\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"127\" title=\"Allergies\">allergies<\/a>, or other digestive problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to know what healthier foods you should replace with other foods to make your system happy. Follow the <strong>food replacement list<\/strong> below for a happy gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replace This With That<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gluten, Wheat \u2013 Brown Rice, Non-Gluten Grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processed Sugars \u2013 Stevia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/wellness-prevention\/dangerous-dairy\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"138\" title=\"Dangerous Dairy\">Dairy<\/a> and Eggs \u2013 Whole Vegetables, Leafy Greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee, Soda, or Alcohol \u2013 Green Tea or Apple Cider Vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creamed Vegetables, Peanuts \u2013 Whole Fruits, Berries, &amp; Raw Nuts and Seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn Oil \u2013 Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Organic Unfiltered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Coconut+Oil&amp;id=266#containing\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Herbal products containing Coconut Oil\">Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soy \u2013 Beans or Lentils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move It To Lose It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be difficult to motivate yourself, but <strong>movement and exercise are great tools for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/what-you-can-do-to-improve-your-bowels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stimulating healthy bowel movements<\/a>.<\/strong> Most people get blocked up, so to speak, during the holidays because they sit or lay down immediately after finishing the meal. The best thing you can do is take a short walk or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/try-this-5-minute-yoga-routine-for-better-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">do some easy yoga poses<\/a>. This helps food move efficiently through your digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flush Out Toxins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is crucial for making your gut happy. The easiest way to do this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/how-much-water-do-you-really-need-to-drink-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>by drinking water<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and eating whole fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber. Drink about 8-10 8oz glasses of water per day, and eat foods like leafy greens, figs, pears, cherries, prunes, fresh green vegetables juices, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/why-you-should-be-drinking-lemon-water-all-the-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warm water with lemon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relax And Let The Body Heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a>\u00a0can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Whether it is returning to work after the holidays, worrying about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/10-tips-for-you-to-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">losing holiday weight<\/a>, or the general chaos of too much family, stress hormones can actually slow down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/bowel-motion-p-10.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bowel movements<\/a>. It\u2019s important to relax during this time. Try taking a few minutes every morning to do some breathing exercises or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/yoga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"136\" title=\"yoga\">yoga<\/a> poses. Maybe you need to <strong>soak in a bath at night,<\/strong> or even <strong>get a massage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips are meant to help stimulate bowel movements and keep your gut healthy. Let us know if these help calm any digestive issues.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The food during the holidays can take a toll on your digestive system. 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