Recipes To Support Your Gut Health

We all know our health can be massively impacted by our food, but we don’t always appreciate to what extent. Did you know that most of your immune system is located in your gut? This means what you eat has a huge impact on your body, so our foodie team have been busy bees creating these warming winter recipes to help you support your gut health at a time of the year when we probably need it the most.

Watercress is a great food to incorporate into your daily diet.  If you are looking for a natural way to help maintain, not just your gut health, but your overall health. We have plenty of research on the general benefits of watercress, how watercress can support your gut health and its potential to improve overall health.

Supergreen Risotto

Risotto is a wildly versatile classic Italian dish. Once you master the basics, you can adapt to include almost any flavour you fancy. This recipe is a great way to use up some of the green veggies in your fridge, calling for green beans, broccoli and, of course, watercress.

With both broccoli and green beans possessing a variety of vitamins, they also contain fibre and have antioxidant properties making them a brilliant addition to a gut-positive diet. Green beans are also a low FODMAP food.

Kimchi Toastie

Fermented foods are acknowledged as being a great support to your gut health. If you’re not familiar with kimchi, originally from Korea, don’t let the idea of fermentation put you off! The explosive flavours found in kimchi are hard to rival and, when paired with a little watercress and cheese, are only enhanced. Kimchi is great for your gut health due to its probiotic bacteria.

Pumpkin Galette

Pumpkin is a rather underrated vegetable when it comes to a happy gut and good health. Did you know pumpkins are actually bursting with vitamins? These vitamins, and the high fibre content, all work in conjunction with the bacteria present in your gut to keep you going strong. This galette recipe uses pumpkin (although you can swap it for squash if you’re struggling to find any!), feta and caramelised onions to create a delicious snack, lunch or dinner.

Thai Green Fish Curry

Is there anything better than a good curry on a chilly evening to warm you through? Aromatic and spicy, they are always a thrill for the senses. This Thai Green recipe uses broccoli which, as with the risotto recipe, has its own host of health benefits, though the real start of this show is the fish. Packed with Omega-3 and protein, a beautifully cooked fillet of fish goes a lot further than just tasting fantastic – it can also work to encourage better diversity in your gut bacteria.

Green Miso Lasagne

Miso, much like kimchi, is a fermented food that is recognised for its benefits. This vegetarian lasagne recipe uses miso, leeks and a delicious watercress pesto to make a green, gut-friendly lasagne. The salty miso is the perfect accompaniment to the peppery watercress and creamy sauce.

Chunky Slow Cooker Chilli

Take your usual chilli recipe, use diced beef instead of mince, add sweet potato and slow cook it over several hours… that’s pretty much all there is to this recipe! The glossy, rich sauce has a hint of sweet BBQ and is ideal with a baked potato or rice. The sweet potatoes are filled with beta-carotene, Vitamin A and Vitamin C making them a true friend to your gut.

Sausage Cassoulet

Finally, this take on a traditional French cassoulet recipe showcases two types of beans, both rich in fibre and containing Vitamins B and C. This herby recipe can be enjoyed as-is or grilled with a parmesan crust – either way, it’s certainly best enjoyed with some crusty, buttered bread to soak up any remnants.