Restore your gut health this winter with this nourishing soup
In winter, we often feel sluggish and bloated. This can be a sign that our digestive system needs a reset. With the right diet, we can cleanse our bodies and prepare for spring. A dietitian has shared a recipe for a soup that will help reset the gut and boost the body's immunity.
During the winter months, many people experience bloating and sluggishness. This may be due to the season or a need for a gut reset. If you frequently experience bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea, it’s worth considering refreshing your diet. Other symptoms indicating a need for dietary changes can include fatigue, brain fog, cravings, skin problems, or weakened immunity.
Recipe for gut-health boosting soup
Eating nutritious foods can help restore balance in the gut. Nutritionist Jessny, who runs the @makeitbrunch account on Instagram, shared her favourite recipe for a gut-resetting soup. Her golden chickpea and orzo soup is rich in protein, fibre, and immunity-boosting ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, chickpeas, miso, and spinach.
Chickpeas provide fibre, prebiotics, and protein, while turmeric, with its powerful antioxidant curcumin, helps maintain gut bacterial balance. This healthy recipe supports digestion and longevity while offering a delicious and soothing meal.
I'm a dietitian and this is the soup I make to boost my immune system. It has 20 grams of protein and 15 plants per serving and comes together in under 30 minutes – said Jessny.
How to prepare the soup?
Jessny, originally from Canada, describes this recipe as "very simple but tasty." To make the soup, roast the vegetables with spices, miso, and tahini. Then, add the chickpeas, broth, orzo, and coconut milk. After cooking, mix in the spinach and lemon before serving.
To fully benefit from a gut reset, it is recommended to avoid processed foods, refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, caffeine, and inflammatory foods like dairy, gluten, and fried foods if they cause bloating or discomfort.
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