Keep Digestive Problems At Bay This Winter To Summer Transition By Eating These 5 Foods

The onset of summer brings along a lot of digestive issues like heartburn, bloating, and acidity among others. The transition from a cozy winter to a vibrant summer is challenging for many of us since our bodies take their own sweet time to adjust to the new dietary plan. It is thus crucial to fuel our bodies with the right kind of food, gut-friendly, nutrient-rich that keeps our energy levels up during the seasonal transition and boosts our overall well-being.

We spoke to Mr Pradeep Mehta, Nutritionist, Yog Acharya, and Founder of Samsara Wellness, and asked him to share a list of foods we should incorporate into our daily diet as winter transitions to summer to keep our gut healthy.

Gut-Friendly Foods For Winter To Summer Transition 

Fibre-Rich Vegetables 

As the weather gets warmer, it is a great idea to incorporate vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale, and lettuce into your daily diet. Since the fibre content is high, these vegetables help in waste elimination from your body. These vegetables improve your bowel movement and prevent gut-related common issues like constipation and bloating. 

Whole Grains 

Swap your regular wheat with bajra, quinoa or barley. These grains are packed with essential nutrients and fibre. Comparatively healthier for you, these grains will keep you energetic all day long while also supporting your digestive health. (Foods to eat for indigestion)

Herbal Teas

Love drinking your regular milk tea? This transition season, switch to herbal teas with ingredients like ginger, peppermint, hibiscus, chamomile. These teas keep you hydrated all day long. The hydration properties further help soothe digestion. (Ginger tea benefits)

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Ginger And Turmeric 

These two common kitchen ingredients can do wonders for your digestive health. Adding ginger and turmeric to your diet helps aid digestion. There are different ways you can incorporate these in your diet. Prepare smoothies, and teas, or add the ingredients while preparing your everyday curries. 

Seasonal Fruits

One of the best ways to keep your gut healthy during the transition is by consuming seasonal fruits like grapes, strawberries, oranges. These are all rich in vitamins and antioxidants that support your digestive health. You can prepare fruit salads, fruit juices or top them on your cereal and pancakes.

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Other Tips To Keep Gut-Healthy 

• Avoid taking protein powders or supplements during the transition since they aren't gut-friendly. 
• Consume the suggested foods in their natural form if possible for best results. 
• Drink more water throughout the day. If you don't like having water as is, drop in slices of lemon, oranges for a refreshing flavour. Drink fresh fruit juices or coconut water to keep your hydration level up through the day.

As we move from winter to summer, it is essential to keep a check on our daily diet. While these foods have multiple health benefits, make sure you consult your doctor before adding them to your diet if you are undergoing medications. If you have any questions related to the story, write to us on our social media handles and we would be happy to get these answered by our health expert. For more such health stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.com