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The holidays are here! This time of year comes all kinds of festive cheer, and...a lot of rich, heavy food. As much as we love this season, our digestive systems often don’t. Between the added stress and all the extra servings of gravy and pie, these factors can cause our bodies and stomachs to feel the pressure. It’s normal to feel sluggish, bloated, an increase in gas, and discomfort this time of year. However, bloating on vacation can be an unwelcome challenge during the most wonderful time of the year.
But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you could enjoy the season’s deliciousness without the discomfort? What if you had a simple and clean way to keep your gut happy and balanced?
Good news — you can! With a focus on gut health, you can reduce discomfort. And we aren’t talking about dieting or deprivation. We are talking about being prepared with whole-food support that helps our body handle the excess.
When you’re intentional about calming your gut, you can:
● Avoid the mid-afternoon holiday fatigue
● Support regularity even when your routine changes
● Calm and soothe your digestive lining
Here’s how you can navigate the holidays and travel with comfort and ease.
Here’s what stresses your gut
Why does our digestion take a hit during the holidays? Well, it usually comes down to three main things:
- Over-indulgence: We tend to eat more and faster, which strains our digestive enzymes and slows everything down.
- Schedule changes: Travel, late-night dinners, and disruptive sleep throw off the body’s natural rhythm. The change in air pressure during long flights can also lead to bloating and can affect regularity.
- Hidden irritants: Rich, processed ingredients and excess sugar can irritate the delicate gut lining.
To combat these stressors, you need to integrate mindful eating and regular activity to help mitigate symptoms. However, holistic digestive support goes beyond just fiber. You need ingredients that soothe, help with breakdown, and promote gentle regularity.
The key to holiday digestion: Superfood+ Digestive Blend
We are so excited about the newest member of our functional food family: Superfood+ Digestive Blend. It’s the clean and simple way to support digestive health from start to finish. This soothing powder is formulated for synergistic support, bringing together four powerful, organic, whole-food ingredients to calm and ease digestion naturally:
● Prune powder
● Banana powder
● Irish sea moss powder
● Aloe juice powder
The flavor is a bit sweet and fruity, making it easy to include in all kinds of recipes. And the best part? It’s made with only those four ingredients and is free of added sugar, preservatives, and fillers.
The ingredients that fight bloat
Each of the four ingredients in the Superfood+ Digestive Blend plays a specific role in bringing you digestive comfort. These ingredients work together to not only reduce bloating, but also to address other digestive issues.
1. Prunes
When your routine is off, prunes are key for keeping things moving. Prunes deliver a powerful blend of soluble and insoluble fiber to support regularity and ease occasional constipation naturally. They contain sorbitol, a mild, plant-based laxative that gently stimulates digestion by drawing water into the intestine.
2. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is packed with polysaccharides and enzymes known for their calming, anti-inflammatory effects on the gut. This plant supports the repair of the gut’s mucosal lining, which helps protect you against irritation and also prompts a healthy digestive barrier. It’s the perfect relief for when your gut feels overheated by rich foods.
3. Irish sea moss
Irish sea moss contains soothing, gel-forming compounds (like carrageenan) that can coat the digestive tract and support your gut lining. It also acts as a natural prebiotic, encouraging the growth of good gut bacteria.
4. Bananas
Eating bananas can reduce feelings of stomach discomfort during your holiday vacation. Bananas are known for being easy on the stomach. They’re rich in prebiotic fibers, which feed beneficial gut bacteria and help maintain a balanced microbiome. They also have natural enzymes that might help in the breakdown of carbohydrates, making digestion smoother and gentler.
3 simple tips for gut comfort during the holidays
You don’t need a complex plan. A few simple adjustments can make a huge difference. Here are some useful tips to reduce bloating while you travel.
● Prep your post-meal drink: Keep the Superfood+ Digestive Blend handy. Add 1.5 teaspoons of the powder to a glass of water after a large holiday meal for natural, soothing support of your digestive tract.
● Don’t skip your fiber: Even when eating out, make sure you start your day with a boost. Add the blend to your morning smoothie or oatmeal. It’s rich in prebiotic fiber to keep your system on track. This is essential, especially when travel plans alter your meals.
● Chew mindfully: Simply slowing down and chewing your food thoroughly is one of the best digestive aids! Give your body a moment to savor the flavor and recognize when you feel comfortably full.
Enjoy comfort this season with Navitas Organics
This year, don’t let digestive discomfort derail your holiday cheer. By choosing to incorporate the soothing, whole-food powder of Superfood+ Digestive Blend, you can support your gut during its busiest season. You deserve to feel comfortable, balanced, and energized so you can truly enjoy every festive moment!
