Spring-Cleaning Your Gut for the Season

When the dreary days of winter give way to sunshine and greenery, it's natural to want a fresh start. And what better way to kick off spring than to do a little "spring-cleaning" for your gut? 

Nature's Garden is all about helping you snack smarter, so we put together some tips on using probiotics for gut health. Find out how you can use probiotics to support healthy digestion without sacrificing flavor.

Why Does My Gut Need a Seasonal "Refresh"?

Few things work as hard as your digestive system. Day in and day out, it chugs along unnoticed, helping your body turn the foods you eat into energy. After a long winter of sipping hot cocoa and snacking on sweet treats, your gut may feel a bit sluggish. Fresh produce isn't as abundant in the winter, so your fiber intake may be on the low side.

A seasonal refresh doesn't involve dangerous fad diets or green smoothies that taste like lawn clippings. All you have to do is support your digestive system with nutritious foods and plenty of water. One of the main benefits of spring-cleaning your gut is that it can help with bloating, constipation, and other digestive issues.

What many people don't realize is that gut health affects your overall health. The University of Colorado Health System reports that 70% of human immune tissue lives in the gut, so improving your digestive health may boost your immunity. Eating a variety of foods also increases intestinal biodiversity. The more beneficial bacteria you have, the more resilient your digestive system is.

The Gut-Brain Connection

Gut health is also connected to mood and cognitive function. Many people associate serotonin with the brain, but the gut produces a lot of it. A seasonal refresh may help you boost your serotonin levels after a long winter stuck indoors.

Researchers also believe gut health influences memory, attention, and perception, so incorporating prebiotics and probiotics into your diet may help improve cognitive function.

How Can Nature's Garden Help My Gut?

Nature's Garden offers two probiotic snacks that taste great and support better digestive health. YOGGIES and FruiChias are gluten-free and made from real fruit. They also come in single-serve packages, making it easy to enjoy the benefits of probiotics for gut health.

Probiotic YOGGIES: On-the-Go Fiber to Aid Digestion

YOGGIES combine the natural sweetness of strawberries with the tartness of yogurt. Every pack contains 2 billion probiotic cultures, ensuring your gut has the support it needs to get through the day. YOGGIES travel well, so they're ideal for busy people on the go. 

If you have kids, YOGGIES are a healthier alternative to chips, candy, and baked goods. Try putting a pack in your child's lunchbox or serving YOGGIES as an after-school snack.

Probiotic FruiChias: A Sweet Treat for the Digestive System

FruiChias contain no added sugars, so their all-natural sweetness is ideal for anyone looking for a gut-friendly snack. We combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with chia seeds, so every serving has 4 grams of fiber. FruiChias also have 2 billion probiotics for gut health. 

Tips for Improving Your Digestive Health

Once you start using probiotics for gut health, there are other things you can do to improve digestion and strengthen the gut-brain connection.

Here are a few gut-cleaning tips:

• Increase your fiber intake. Try pairing YOGGIES or FruiChias with other high-fiber snacks.

• Drink plenty of water to flush your digestive system.

• Limit your intake of processed foods, such as luncheon meat and canned vegetables.

• Stay active to stimulate digestion.

Get Your Gut Ready for Spring With Nature's Garden

Spring is in the air, and that means it's time to start thinking about beach trips, ball games, and barbecues. While you're searching for sunscreen, don't forget to give your gut some much-needed attention.

Grab some high-fiber YOGGIES or FruiChias to start the season on the right foot.

Probiotic FruiChias $26.99