GA GA* OVER A GUT CLEANSE?

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“Ga ga” more like “GAG” “AAAAHH”! I mean, who likes the look of those thick, green “healthy” drinks, right? It’s just a gut feeling, but we think there’s got to be other ways of cleansing and resetting your digestive system and so…we made it our mission to find out.

As suspected, it’s not all unappealing-looking powders and concoctions. There are better ways of cleansing your gut and they’ve got people super excited. Read our lay of the land, explore all your options and learn about a few experts you can reach out to.

What is a “Gut Cleanse” and Why is Everyone Going Ga Ga about it?

Detoxing has become the latest craze, with endless advice on diets, supplements and remedies available on every corner of the internet, including your friendly neighbourhood Instagrammer recommending them to you.

Gut cleansing or colon cleansing involves nurturing healthy gut bacteria by eliminating toxins and waste from the colon through natural therapies or nutritional changes. If you find yourself experiencing lethargy, bloating,

constipation, diarrhoea, bad breath, sugar cravings or feeling generally unwell without a specific condition, it could be your gut telling you it needs a check-in.

Gut Feels: 5 Easy Hacks for a Happy Tummy

Let us direct you to some helpful notes and recommended ways of pampering your digestive system, along with a few experts who can guide you along the way and keep your gut grinninggg.

H2-WOAH! Hydration is your secret weapon. Chug that water like it’s your job and load up on all the benefits from Nature’s juiciest snacks and go add some melons, oranges, pineapple, tomatoes, broccoli and celery to your diet too.
Choose to Juice? Give your body a break from solid food and drink up all your fruits and vegetables as juice for a few days. But hold up—the jury’s still debating the miracles of this one. If you’re a sucker for smoothies, you’re in luck! Their fibre content will have your gut doing a happy dance.
Feeling constipated? No shame, happens to the best of us. Hop onto a fibre frenzy diet of pears, apples, oats, legumes and carrots to get your gut microbes growing.

Pro-tip: Popcorn (without the butter bath) is a super healthy, fibre-rich snack! Movie night, anyone?

4. Give your intestines a salty surprise! Mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt or Himalayan salt and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in 4 cups of warm water for a DIY colon cleanse.

Warning: Stay within 10 metres of a bathroom!

Bonus: Your skin might score a glow-up too

5. Go pro with the probiotics. Add yoghurt, kimchi, pickles, idli and other fermented yummies to your diet to boost gut health! The next time you have an upset stomach, eat some curd rice and make yourself another colon cleanser with apple cider vinegar, raw honey and warm water.

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Who Do I Gut For This Cleanse?

For more on gut cleansing, check out nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary's honest takes on health and eating right.

Explore natural home remedies to detox your colon with Dr Hansaji Yogendra of The Yoga Institute.

Everyone’s talking about the benefits of turmeric for digestion and now you can indulge in a turmeric latte with Organic India or check out other detox products on their website!

Follow Dr Dimple Jangda, a gut health coach who encourages a healthier now and the personalisation of nutrition.

Learn more with The Gut Health Doctor through their blog, research, and recipes for healthy and delicious food,

And balance your gut with Sova Health, India’s first full-stack Gut Health Company!

Engage with Nipa Asharam for certified gut health products and tips for happy living.

We know you’ll probably hear that the science backing many gut health remedies is weak, and it’s true. What’s important is to ensure you don’t do anything extreme, to consult your physician or nutritionist before trying something new and as always, to find what works for you.

If you haven’t kept up with this gutsy trend, the good news is your body has been auto-detoxing all this while. It’s only a question of how well. Your body needs the right nutrients to be able to detox effectively. A healthy diet equals a healthy gut by giving your natural detox mechanisms a helping hand. A balanced meal and drinking plenty of water are the best ways to stay gut-well.

Trust your gut, that’s all we’ll say.

* Ga-Ga (adj.): The mental state achieved when your brain takes a surprise vacation, leaving you babbling like a delighted infant discovering its own toes. Often occurs in the presence of celebrities, chocolate, or puppies and has nothing to do with Queen…or radios.