October 9, 2024: Gut Health 101: Lets treat our body’s like money, and get that bag!

Hello My Love’s! How are we doinggg~ Your girl has had a little weird of a day if i'm being honest. It was a great start; I meditated( finally starting it, WOHOOO!!) and went to the gym, YA GIRL WORKED OUT SO WELL, it makes me giggle thinking of it. I proceeded to make my breakfast of grapes( because my groceries honestly went bad on me, tilly me :( ), I didn't like the taste, so I made a smoothie with some Ashwagandha root powder. Before I finished, I did a grounding exercise, by walking on our mother earth. It was definitely an amazing experience, and I'm excited to continue learning my life! When I was finished gasing my car my whole mood and energy completely shifted. I was talking low everything: my eyes felt swollen and unable to open more, my face couldn't project any enthusiasm, and my voice felt almost stuck in my throat like it couldn't be raised. This has happened to me before, but I never paid it enough attention to be able to get out of it now. Thankfully I found the reason, which was the last of the food leaving my body, as well as the processed food i've been eating recently. On top of that, your girl has been craving hot sauce since monday night, and chips on monday as well. With this knowledge it led me to the conclusion of : Low energy/vibration foods= Low energy. Now I know yall could be thinking, here shes go again, but I want you to ask yourself; Is your stomach gassy? Do you have bowel movement problems? Is my stomach bloated? Do I have or typically experience hot breath/heartburn? Do I get Abdominal pain often, especially a few hours after I eat? Do I have an unhealthy relationship with food? Do I get extremely sleepy, or even tired/lazy after eating? Any of these questions answered with a Yes, are signs of an unhealthy gut and therefore unhealthy body. That doesn't mean, you have to eat salad only, it's more along the way of noticing what you put in your body and how it affects you. There is a multitude of reasons this can happen but here are a few: Dairy( especially cheese), Meat( red meat specific), Late night meals, Alcohol, smoking (green takes longer to be impactful, but it's not too good for your lungs( as its smoke in general) and overeating or not noticing consumption, Overeating of any kind. As well as heavily processed foods such as: cake, biscuits, white bread, cereals, white pastas, refined sugars, refined flours, and sets, anything for real. Essentially eat fewer foods that come from packages and more foods that come from the ground. I know for some cooking could be hard, or maybe you just don't like doing it, but I really recommend cooking and setting time aside for it as it's really important to treat your body as you would money. Be greedy with it, don't allow yourself to give your body away to just anyone, really notice and see where your body is going and receiving food. Have fun with it! I will be giving y'all info on what you can do to help fix your gut and give you ideas of where you can start on cooking and treating your body as the temple it is. First up is Herbs, I have really been getting into my teas this year, and exploring how they make me feel. Now herbs don't equate to only teas as there are Tinctures and powders, and even capsules that can help improve your everyday life. 

Different herbs and their Functions

Adaptogens- herbs that help with stress

• Ashwagandha 

• Ginseng

• Rhodiola

• Reishi 

• Holi Basil

• Shilajit

 Astringents- herbs that help with skin

• Witch Hazel

• Rose Petals

• Yarrow

• Raspberry leaf

• Tea- green or black

Aromatics - herbs used for digestion, respiration, and clearing the system 

• Mint

• Lavender

• Chamomile 

• Holi Basil 

• Tulsi

Bitters- Herbs for digestion 

• Arugula 

• Beet Greens

• Dandelion Greens

• Orange peel

• Ginseng 

• Artichoke 

• Wormwood

Nervines- Herbs that soothe the Nervous system

• Lavender

• Chamomile 

• Valerian

• Catnip

• California poppy

• Lemon balm

• Oat

The place to start using herbs is noticing the cause of your systems 

Digestive Herbs

• Chamomile- pairs well with bitter herbs

• Fennel Seeds- eases discomfort ( licorice and mint)

• Wormwood- prevent discomfort in upper abdominal 

• Gentian Root- It stimulates digestive enzymes 

Gut health

• Ginger

• Slippery elm

• Licorice root 

Bowel movement 

• Green tea

• Psyllium husk

Spices that heal the Gut- I never even put it in my mind, but the spices you use in your everyday life can have an impact as well, I recommend doing research! ( I found this amazing person on Youtube Called: Rahdi Devlukia

Holy trio of digestive health spices- also stimulates your lymphatic system 

• Cumin

• Fennel seeds

• Coriander/Cilantro Seeds

Then we have…

• Turmeric ( mix with turmeric when cooking)

• Cardamom

• Ajwain- (caraway, bishop’s weed, carom seed)

Inflammation- Increase of Fire or heat in the body

Foods to help cool you down and great to have a balanced nutrient diet!

Reds

• Strawberries 

• Apples

• Plums

• Watermelons

• Grapefruit

 Purple

• Cabbage

• blackberries 

• blueberries 

 Yellow/Orange

• Pumpkins

• Carrots

• Papayas

• Oranges

 Green

• Leafy greens 

• Kale

• Spinach 

• Chard

• Broccoli 

• Green Beans

• Asparagus 

 Phytonutrients-These typically colorful plant-based substances provide various health benefits that help protect you from disease

Night Shades- the edible nightshades we see at the grocery store contain small amounts of compounds called alkaloids, including solanine, which may be toxic if consumed in large doses. 

• Tomatoes 

• Eggplant 

• White potatoes

• Bell peppers 

• Onion 

• Garlic

Good Fats-

• Avocados 

• Chia Seeds

• Flax seeds

• Nuts

• Extra virgin olive oil

Omegas- Acids- Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that your body needs but cannot produce on its own. They are polyunsaturated fats and play crucial roles in cell function, energy provision, and supporting various body systems, particularly heart health.

• Algae

• Seaweed

• Fish oils

Dry Herbs

• Oregano 

• Rosemary

• Thyme

• Parsley 

• Basil

Spices 

• Turmeric

• Cumin

• Coriander 

• Fennel

Plant based Proteins

• Tofu

• Tempeh

• Edamame Beans

• Black Beans

• Kidney beans 

• Pinto beans 

Foods to Avoid (to have a list immediately)

• Dairy( especially cheese)

• Meat( red meats)

• Late night meals

• Alcohol

• Smoking

• Overeating of any kind

Processed Foods

• Cake

• Biscuits 

• White Bread

• Cereals

• White pastas

• Refined Flours

• Refined Sugars

• Sweets

Eat fewer food that comes from a package and more foods that come from the ground!

Spices- can be used effectively to heal and protect our bodies 

Spices specificaly for: Inflamation

• Turmeric- antii- everything

• Curcumin- blocks inflammation 

• Black pepper: piperine

• Cinnamon 

• Nutmeg- Sedative 

• CCF - Coriander, Cumin, Fennel

• Ginger- 100+ anti-inflammatory properties 

Turmeric Pickle recipe: Grate turmeric with carrots and apples and pickles it

That is all I have today, stay a Goddess/God, live your best life, and keep your body healthy. I love you soooo much! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you're in mine. Grand Rising! Sweet Dreams! And or Good Afternoon! Muah

Question of the day

What was the last meal you ate that made you Genuinely happy?

Comment down below or DM me!

My answer:The last Soup I made from scratch! It was a bunch of veggies I just threw in a dish, oiled seasoned, baked, grinded, stirred and served. It was absolutely delicious and very fulfilling.