We are winding down our discussion on leaky gut syndrome. Today we will hit on things to avoid when you have leaky gut syndrome so that your gut can heal properly.
Obviously, we have discussed diet, medications, exercise and overdoing it along with stress. If you missed those blog posts, go back and read them if they are a factor in your leaky gut challenge.
Specific things to avoid…
High Impact, long distance exercise
Specific Medications
Recommended reading: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/medications-that-cause-gut-dysfunction/
More recommended reading: https://www.wellnessvision.com.au/5-common-medications-cause-leaky-gut/
Stress
Inflammatory Foods
Recommended reading: https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/foods-cause-leaky-gut/
Gluten filled foods (grains)
Processed foods
Sugar
Artificial sweeteners / colors / preservatives
Dairy
Corn
Alcohol
Spicy foods
Greasy foods
Recommended reading: https://www.medicinenet.com/foods_to_avoid_if_you_have_leaky_gut_syndrome/article.htm
So, enough of the negatives and things to say no to… now for a couple lists of what you should be eating.
Beans / Legumes
Pre- and Probiotics
Dark green leafy vegetables
Recommended reading: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-food-list/
More recommended reading: https://www.biohmhealth.com/blogs/health/leaky-gut-diet-top-11-foods-to-eat-and-avoid
More recommended reading: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326102#foods-to-avoid
Thanks for following the series on leaky gut syndrome. I hope you found it useful. Please reach out if you have any questions or want me to add to my post.
Blessings – E