Top 5 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Gut

Maintaining gut health is crucial for overall well-being. A healthy gut supports digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances mental health. To promote optimal gut function, here are five tasty recipes that are both nutritious and enjoyable.

Golden Spice Carrot Soup

This soup is packed with vitamins and enzymes that aid digestion.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 inch grated ginger and turmeric
• 3 chopped green onions
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Ground black pepper
• Chopped cilantro for garnish
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 4 cups water

Preparation steps:

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté coconut oil, green onions, ginger, garlic, and black pepper until translucent. Add carrots, salt, turmeric, and cinnamon. Pour in water and simmer for 20 minutes. Purée the soup, chill for a few hours, then serve cold garnished with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt or coconut milk.

Berry-Chocolate Energy Bars

These bars combine gut-friendly ingredients with irresistible flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon coconut flour
• 1 cup almond meal

For the chocolate topping:

• 1 cup mixed berries
• ½ can full-fat coconut milk
• 5 ounces dark chocolate

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment. Combine all ingredients, press into the pan, and bake for 13-14 minutes. Melt dark chocolate with coconut milk to create ganache. Spread over crust, add berries, refrigerate, then cut into squares and serve.

Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon

This easy-to-make dish is rich in DHA, essential for gut health.

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 heaping teaspoon coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons fresh or dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place salmon on foil, spread mustard, drizzle with olive oil. Mix parsley, coconut flour, salt, and pepper, sprinkle over fish. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Garlic-Roasted Broccoli

This flavorful side leverages garlic's healing properties to support gut health.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation: Toss broccoli with garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until browned. Squeeze lemon over before serving.

Purple Sweet Potato Soup

This savory soup is excellent for boosting your gut health, making it a perfect dinner option.

Ingredients:

• ½ onion
• ½ tablespoon clarified butter
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1½ pounds purple sweet potatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup coconut milk

Preparation: Sauté onion in butter until translucent. Add chopped sweet potatoes and broth, simmer for 35 minutes until tender. Purée soup, add salt and coconut milk, then serve warm.