1. The Role of a Healthy Microbiome
2. Gut Healthy 5-Minute Avocado and Sauerkraut Salad

If you’re searching for a quick and delicious way to support your gut health, this Gut Healthy 5-Minute Avocado and Sauerkraut Salad is the perfect recipe. Packed with probiotics and healthy fats, it’s a simple yet powerful snack for anyone looking to nourish their digestive system.

Sauerkraut and avocado… I never thought I’d be pairing these two together, but here I am, embracing the creative and flexible side of my food choices. It’s funny how some of the strangest combinations can turn out to be surprisingly delicious — Pickles and ice cream, anyone? (Ahem, maybe not for me!)

I’ve always had a deep love for food, but in the past eight months, my body hasn’t been quite as enthusiastic. Almost everything I eat seems to disagree with me. I’ve tried all kinds of diets — vegan, raw food, paleo — you name it. I’ve been gluten-free since 2009, and over the years, I’ve also avoided nuts, dairy, sugar, beans, eggs, and meat. Despite eating what I thought was super-healthy, there’s more to the equation than just diet.After months of visits to multiple doctors and feeling unwell, I finally discovered the issue: my body wasn’t absorbing nutrients from my food. I couldn’t break down fats, proteins, carbs, or sugars properly, leading to numerous deficiencies, adrenal fatigue, sore joints, muscle weakness, painful digestive issues, dry skin, and constant illness. As I continue to heal, I’m learning more about my body’s needs, and I’m excited to share my journey with you. Just recently, I’ve had the energy to get back to blogging, which feels like such a relief!I’ve jokingly said that this Spring has become my version of “Spring Cleaning” — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s a gut-check moment, and I’m committed to becoming a lighter, brighter, and healthier version of myself through this journey.When it comes to gut healthy, choosing the right foods can make all the difference. A diet rich in gut-healthy ingredients like fermented foods is a great way to support digestion and overall well-being. That’s why this Gut Healthy 5-Minute Avocado and Sauerkraut Salad is the perfect addition to your daily meals.

The Role of a Healthy Microbiome

Your microbiome, consisting of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in your gut, plays an essential role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. A healthy, balanced microbiome is key to improving gut health and ensuring that your body absorbs essential nutrients. Consuming probiotics from foods like sauerkraut helps promote a thriving microbiome, which in turn supports digestive function, boosts immunity, and reduces inflammation in the body.

Incorporating probiotics into your diet can help maintain this balance and support overall gut health. I recommend MegaSporeBiotic from Microbiome Labs and GI Natural from Natureplus.

Gut Healthy 5-Minute Avocado and Sauerkraut Salad

Grain-free, Gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, AIP-friendly, Soy-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar-free

Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado, de-pitted and thinly sliced
2/3 cup – 1 cup sauerkraut or fermented veggies (beet and cabbage pictured)
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice
Splash of apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar (or your favorite; I love acidity, but it’s up to you!)
1-2 Tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced, or chopped cilantro or parsley
Sea salt to taste (I’ve used pink Himalayan and lime-infused salt, ginger-infused salt)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and season according to your preference — feel free to add more salt, pepper, herbs, lemon juice, vinegar, or veggies.
Enjoy it on its own, in a wrap, as a bed for your favorite grilled or baked protein, or mixed with quinoa or your favorite grain!

Gut Healthy 5-Minute Avocado and Sauerkraut Salad

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