The best digestive supplement for this coming fall might be the one that's already in your cupboard: vegetable broth. This savory, flavorful liquid is a natural source of glutamine, an amino acid that helps maintain healthy cells and supports immune function. The amino acids in bone broth help your body repair and rebuild tissue while also improving the integrity of your intestinal tract. Drinking bone broth will give you long-lasting, sustained energy that lasts long after you've stopped drinking it, which can be a huge help as you head back to school or the office after summer break. In addition to these benefits, you'll find that adding more vegetables to your diet is easier when you have a delicious broth like this on hand to cook with. The energy from eating vegetables will also help keep you from getting sick this winter—something we could all use!
If you're looking for a nutritional boost to help you get through the cooler weather, there are several options that might be better than a supplement. If you want to keep the ingredients you eat seasonal, pairing foods like apples and other fall fruits with your regular diet can give you most of the nutrients that would otherwise come from a supplement. If your goal is to reduce stress levels or just feel more balanced, I recommend meditating each morning (I use an app called Headspace) or practicing yoga (I go with The Yoga Project if I have time).
Or if you would like to hear from a supplement expert, swing by Edmonds Vitamins and Herbs. Our staff would love to answer your questions and help you draft a holistic plan for your digestive health!
420 5th Ave S #101, Edmonds, WA 98020
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