Has a post-COVID belly got you down?

If you’re experiencing lingering digestive issues after having Covid-19 you’re not alone. Post-covid gut issues are something I’ve seen a fortune of in my clinic recently – from bloating, reflux and flatulence to constipation, diarrhoea and leaky gut. So, I’m here to help. 

The gut is the body’s epicentre to health. It’s central to many of the body’s systems, including the immune system, so it isn’t surprising that the aftermath of COVID can come in the form of a range of digestive issues. 

Some of the most common gut symptoms associated with the virus include vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, a lack of appetite, abdominal pain, flatulence, distorted taste and nausea. If you’re experiencing any of these during or after catching COVID, no, it’s not a coincidence or your body playing tricks on you. In fact, up to a whopping one-third of people with COVID have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms.

Why does COVID impact the Gut? 

While the jury is still out on this one, it’s clear that although COVID is primarily a respiratory illness, more evidence suggests that the GI tract is involved in this disease.  

The Gut Lung Axis

It turns out that the gut and the respiratory tract share an immune system, known as the gut-lung axis.¹ This axis is bi-directional, which means if the gut is affected by bacteria, the lungs will be impacted too, and vice versa.²

There are also around 100 times more receptors in the GI tract than respiratory organs, so the gut may be able to house more viruses when it acquires an infection. 

In COVID, when pro-inflammatory cytokines enter the body through the lungs, it causes all-over body inflammation. Once these cytokines reach the gut, the virus can travel through veins that drain blood from the digestive tract, impacting the all-important vagus nerve.

Once this occurs, the disease impacts the gut barrier, altering bacteria within the gut, increasing its permeability and causing more inflammation.³

Increased intestinal permeability, which is also known as leaky gut, allows the bacteria to circulate, exacerbating the illness. When this happens, we can experience a range of digestive discomfort symptoms, like bloating or flatulence.  

To make matters worse, the medications taken for other symptoms of COVID can cause side effects like nausea and diarrhoea.

What Happens to the Microbiome?

The gut is the largest immune organ in the body, and its bacteria influence immune responses. The variety of the gut’s bacteria may influence the severity of COVID and the body’s response to it. Imbalances and inflammation in the microbiome may be implicated in persisting symptoms, known as ‘long COVID’.⁴

Increased intestinal permeability or leaky gut hinders the body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients, making it harder to fight off an infection.

Who is Most Likely to Experience Gut Symptoms with COVID? 

Unfortunately, people with pre-existing GI conditions, such as ulcerative colitis or IBS, may experience the disease more seriously and have adverse complications that's why it's so important to look after your gut health both prophylactically and on an ongoing basis.

What’s the Bottom Line?

More research is needed to understand the full extent COVID has on the body, but it is clear that the gut is involved.  

My Top Tips for The COVID and Post-COVID Gut 

A Gut-Friendly Diet 

Focus on a gut-friendly diet filled with omega-3 fatty acids, fruits, vegetables, soups and smoothies. A gut-friendly shopping list should include anti-inflammatory turmeric, gut-healing gelatine, omega-3-rich fish, protein, gut-loving slippery elm and supercharged Love Your Gut Synbiotic Powder.

The Synbiotic Powder helps repair, restore, and rebalance and reignite your gut health from within.

 

 

 

 

 

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It contains 20 billion bits of love for your bacteria in the shape of a unique and completely natural synbiotic formulation, with plenty of digestive enzymes, dietary fibre and a supercharged blast of antioxidants. You can find out more here. 

Incorporate foods that not only make it easier for your gut to digest but will make you feel lighter and possibly less fatigued.

Some of my favourite gut-loving meals are steamed, sautéed, stewed or roasted vegetables, bone broths, fibre-rich foods and gluten-free grains. There are load of recipes here.

Avoid triggering foods

If you are experiencing lingering health issues, help restore your gut by avoiding or reducing caffeine, alcoholic beverages and refined sugar. Giving your gut a break can allow the gut lining to heal and help reduce inflammation, too. 

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated is required to help move things through the body. Water can help hydrate the kidneys, improve digestion and reduce fatigue.

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Shift the balance of unhealthy microflora to a microbiome that can generate energy for the body by eating more pre and probiotics.

Probiotics are live microorganisms found in yoghurt, kimchi and sauerkraut that add healthy microbes to the gut. Prebiotics, found in artichokes, asparagus, and chicory root, act as food for the gut’s good bacteria. Prebiotics can improve immune function, reduce inflammation and even help weight loss. Prebiotics and probiotics work harmoniously to help the gut microflora survive and thrive. 

Probiotic Foods:

• Kefir 
• Kimchi
• Miso 
• Sauerkraut
• Yoghurt 

Prebiotic Foods:

• Banana 
• Cassava
• Chickpea flour
• Chicory root 
• Garlic
• Jerusalem artichoke
• Leeks 

Gut Toolkit 

Fulvic Humic Concentrate (FHC) is a great ingredient to include in your gut toolkit. It supports the integrity of the gut lining and strengthens its tight junctions, which replenishes microbiota, nutrients, and enzymes after viruses. It also helps to stimulate energy production, and improves oxygen levels. ⁵

Fulvic acid has a number of studies for its effects on immune health and inflammation. Test-tube studies have shown that it may limit the release of inflammatory substances like tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). ^{6, 7}

The other ingredient to add to your toolkit is Love Your Gut powder. This powder helps to gently sweep the gut and carefully wipe it clean of bad bacteria. Love Your Gut Powder enables you to absorb nutrients by removing built-up plaque, allowing you to absorb more from your food and improve digestion.

If you're feeling tired and depleted, having a soothing and filling breakfast can help. My Coconut Oatmeal on a cold morning is like a warm hug for your insides. Oats are one of the most magical gut-healthy foods around, boosting beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, and relieving issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.

Oats are a good source of resistant starch which is not digested in the stomach or small intestine and reaches the colon intact. This oatmeal is such an easy way to squeeze in some gut-healing benefits first thing in the morning.

COCONUT OATMEAL

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 50 g (1 3/4 oz/1/2 cup) gluten-free organic rolled (porridge) oats
• 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) filtered water
• pinch of Celtic or Himalayan sea salt
• pinch of ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
• 125 ml (4 fl oz/1/2 cup) Coconut Milk
• 1 handful of mixed fresh berries
• mint leaves, to garnish

Method

Combine the oats and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer
and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the oats are tender, stirring regularly.

Stir in the salt, cinnamon. Mix the coconut milk through until creamy and smooth.

Serve topped with the berries and mint, and an extra sprinkling of cinnamon.

I'd love to know: have you experienced any digestive discomfort with COVID?

Let me know in the comments below.

Keep well!

Lee x  

 References

1 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.765965/full#B26

2 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.765965/full#B31

3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34177935/

4 https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/make-up-of-gut-microbiome-may-influence-covid-19-severity-and-immune-response/

5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876922/

6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25888188/

7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19131228/

Tea is a plant-based drink that many people regularly consume because of its sweet flavors and soothing aroma, but it also has some genuine health benefits. Let’s discuss the various tea categories and how they can positively affect your bodily functions.

Colored Teas

Colored teas share the same source: Camellia sinensis, a plant with many antioxidants that grows in China and India. The most noteworthy antioxidant is EDCG, which attacks a number of ailments, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and late-onset issues like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Along with these antioxidants (also known as flavonoids), Camellia sinensis has noticeable caffeine and theanine contents, both of which help with mental alertness and give you a temporary energy boost. Let’s take a closer look at the most prominent colored teas.

1.   Black Tea

Black tea has the highest caffeine content, making it the go-to mixture for those who drink their tea to replace coffee or energy drinks. Some studies also suggest that it limits the effects of cigarette smoking and reduces the risk of stroke.

2.   White Tea

White tea is the purest tea in this category, with no curing or fermentation process. As a result, its antioxidants remain in their natural state and have been shown to limit cancer cell growth and protect healthy cell DNA. However, if you’re looking for taste, we suggest trying something else.

3.   Green Tea

Green tea is the most closely observed tea because it contains the highest ECGC levels. We have strong evidence that it stifles cancer growth in many areas, including our digestive and respiratory organs. It also has the ECGC benefits mentioned earlier.

4.   Oolong Tea

Oolong tea has a specific effect, reducing abnormally high cholesterol levels in animal studies. It’s unclear whether humans experience the same effect, but it has a large group of believers who use it as a weight-loss supplement.

5.   Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea is a solid tea only made from aged, fermented leaves. The leaves are pressed into small cakes, creating a filling low-calorie snack that helps with weight loss and gives you a significant energy boost. It’s considered a type of black tea, but it doesn’t have the same anti-smoking effects.

Herbal Teas

We produce herbal teas from herbs, roots, fruits and seeds. They don’t have the same antioxidant and caffeine levels as green teas, and the effects largely depend on the ingredients. Overall, they tend to have more soothing and pain-relieving effects. Health experts recommend drinking herbal tea to curb cravings during addiction recovery and settle the stomach.

A wide variety of herbal teas are consumed around the world, but the following teas have the strongest track records and are the most popular.

Chamomile and Lavender Tea

1.   Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is considered the most effective herbal tea at improving sleep quality and alleviating chronic sleep issues like insomnia. However, scientists are divided on whether the effects are genuine or simply a placebo. It also has anti-inflammatory effects on your digestive system and could alleviate symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.

2.   Peppermint Tea

Although we haven’t performed tests on humans, several animal studies show that peppermint tea has significant positive effects on the digestive tract, alleviating nausea, constipation and stomach ulcers. It even reduces spasms in the lower intestines, relieving irritable bowel syndrome. This tea is the recipe to try if you’re dealing with digestive issues.

3.   Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is perhaps the most similar to the colored teas in the first section, with powerful antioxidants and flavors. The main ingredient is a proven immune system stimulant,  reducing inflammation and alleviating nausea. Ginger ale is also a popular sick-day drink for this reason. Some

4.   Hibiscus Tea

According to some studies, hibiscus tea is primarily known for its tart flavor and bright coloring, but it also may balance high blood pressure and lipids. In any case, the unique taste is undeniably relaxing and will help you manage your stress levels. Stress management helps lower blood pressure, so perhaps this is the connection the researchers found.

5.   Echinacea Tea

Some studies have shown that echinacea tea helps the immune system fight the common cold and other minor ailments, but the evidence isn’t expansive or detailed enough to make a firm conclusion. Still, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to drink a cup of echinacea tea when you’re feeling under the weather. Sometimes a hot liquid is all you need to soothe a sore throat or clear your sinuses.

Sticky Chai made with Rooibos

6.   Rooibos Tea

This tea from the fermented South African red bush plant has been a popular natural remedy for the country’s occupants for hundreds of years. Unlike other herbal teas, it contains flavonoids that may have the same anti-cancer effects as colored tea. Some studies have also shown that it improves bone density and prevents heart disease, acting as a blood vessel constrictor similar to some blood pressure medications.

Add Tea To Your Daily Diet

Tea comes in many forms and has a wide variety of health benefits, as you can see. Colored teas lean more on the side of proactive, energetic effects, while herbal teas are more calming and preventative. They all taste delicious (though everyone has their preferences).

Even if some of the teas we discussed don’t have conclusive evidence, the overall soothing sensation of a hot cup of tea is enough to justify consuming the beverage on a regular basis. Add tea to your daily diet and reap the rewards!

Just quietly, I wanted to let you in on a little secret. I've been working behind the scenes to create a brand new range of gut friendly products for you.

We’re quietly launching a number of  gut-loving essentials on our superchargeyourgut.com and Supercharged Food online stores!

The products have been developed by me, a qualified clinical nutritionist, and I have ensured that every single ingredient is handpicked and scrutinised. There is full transparency that exists within our sustainable supply chain, including the steps from the sourcing of ingredients to production of the final product, which is an integral part of our sustainable goals as a business.

When bringing out any new products, I really try to keep the pricing as low as possible for our customers and our suppliers, you will never find any added brand tax or superfluous packaging. When your gut health products reach your doorstep, you can be assured that they are made with you and the planet in mind. The prices have remained the same since Love Your Gut powder launched in 2014. 

I pride myself on being a women led business and these products are designed especially for you, but they are also good for men and the whole family, as they are based on food and nutrition principles and not medication, which is the cornerstone of the supercharge your life philosophy.

Supercharged Food is still a family operated business, I don't have big offices or fancy premises, I work from home with my daughter and niece who both work remotely. We are not a big brand company, conglomerate or a multi-national, and we believe that the benefit of that is each of these products are personally produced with you in mind.

I've brought my gut health nutritional expertise to each one of these new additions and personally backed them.  My mission is really simple and that is to help people regain their health and live healthy and fulfilled lives.

You won't find any corporate strategy here or the hiring of management consultants.  Supercharged Food is based on me working with clients from a clinical perspective, gaining their individual feedback and needs and then supporting them with food and nutritional ingredients that are backed by science and ethically produced. We’re all about sharing the stunning results of looking after your gut health and want as many people to be able to access our products as possible.

Please send me your feedback and reach out to me, as I truly value it and appreciate your suggestions, and your support of our range of gut friendly products. We always have your best interests at heart and believe in nature and nature's law. We believe that authenticity and intention is important and what you put in, is what you get back.  Your wonderful and kind emails, testimonials and health transformations are what continue to drive us. 

We are just doing small-runs to start with and exclusive to superchargeyourgut.com and superchargedfood.com so stocks are limited. We do have even more Supercharged products in the pipeline, so stay tuned!

I love my job as a clinical nutritionist. Love, love it! I get to read, try and research so many wonderful foods and food formulas that can help almost every imaginable health condition. I also really enjoy tinkering around in my clinic, making healthy concoctions for my clients and my friends.

As I mentioned, I’ve been working on a number of, what I like to call ‘gut essentials’ products. Now on the site are the fruits (and vegetables) of my labour.

We have the following new additions:

Protein + Fibre formulas - very yummy vanilla and healthy chocolate

Get on the vegan protein pro team! This blend of supercharged ingredients is great for your gut health and the health of your whole body.

 Good Gut Health:

• 18g of bio-fermented plant protein per serve
• Pea protein is a source of vitamins B6 and B2, niacin, molybdenum, zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium and choline
• Natural energy
• Nutrient dense
• Aids assimilation and absorption of nutrients
• Low carbohydrate
• Less than 100 calories per serve
• Prebiotic fibre and digestive enzymes
• Feeds your microbiome

Fast Facts:

• Natural chocolate flavour
• All natural
• No fillers, no soy, no synthetic ingredients or sweeteners 

Read more about them here: very yummy vanilla and healthy chocolate

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar capsules

The Mother of all apple cider vinegar (ACV) capsules. Supercharge your health with organic apple cider vinegar and protect your teeth with our ACV capsules. Each capsule contains the mother and is packed full of goodness for your gut, including probiotics, enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants.

Good Gut Health:

• Contains the gut friendly mother
• Certified organic nutrition
• Aids digestion and weight management
• Prebiotics and digestive enzymes
• Creates an environment for microbiota to thrive

Fast Facts:

• Protects your teeth by delivering ACV in vegan capsule form
• Made in Australia from at least 90% Australian ingredients
• Read more about them here: Organic Apple Cider Vinegar capsules

awesome Greens, Mushrooms, Protein and Adaptogens powder

The easy way to get your daily greens (protein, mushrooms and adaptogens!). Great for your gut and the functioning of your body. A unique blend of supercharged ingredients including organic greens, medicinal mushrooms, protein and adaptogens.

Good Health:

• Natural energy
• Nutrient dense
• Adaptogenic herbs (help the body adapt to stressors of all kinds)
• Prebiotics and digestive enzymes
• Feeds your microbiota
• Vitamin C

 Fast Facts:

• Super greens like chlorella, spirulina, yerba mate and gotu kola from sustainable, organic growers
• Adaptogenic herbs including; ashwagandha, holy basil, turmeric, chaga and cordyceps mushroom
• Good tasting with natural flavours

Read more about them here: Greens, Protein, Mushrooms and Adaptogens.

I hope you’ll like them and find them useful on your health journey.

All the new products are vegan and free of all the bad stuff like preservatives and fillers.

By the way, thank you so much for all of your feedback on our new Love Your Gut Synbiotic which is a probiotic, prebiotic, dietary fibre and digestive enzyme formulation.

Here is some feedback from a recent happy customer 🙂

I've always suffered from bloating after meals and more recently I noticed bumps on my tongue that result from poor digestion and an imbalanced gut.

I started Synbiotic and after about 6 weeks, I noticed my energy levels were better, I bloat far less, and the spots reduced significantly and are almost gone!

I highly recommend using Synbiotic every morning!

Rosanna L

Please let us know your feedback after using our products, we would love to hear from you. You can email me here: lee@superchargedfood.com

Lee xo

Whether you’re eating a handful of nuts as a snack or tossing them into your food or over a salad, nuts are jam-packed with nutrients your body needs to function properly.

Although nuts have a somewhat bad reputation for being high in fat, they primarily contain monounsaturated fat, which studies have suggested improves heart health, insulin, and blood sugar levels.

Some of the most popular nut varieties include cashews, pecans, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, and pistachios. Peanuts are technically legumes. However, they’re often considered part of the nut family due to similar nutritional characteristics and texture.

If you’re looking for a tasty, nutrient-dense snack, here are six potential health benefits of adding more nuts to your diet.

1.   Rich in Antioxidants

In addition to being an excellent source of folic acid, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and other essential minerals, nuts are a vital source of antioxidants.

A diet rich in antioxidants fights free radicals and oxidative stress, which could play a role in developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and age-related macular degeneration.

Research indicates that walnuts are most effective at reducing oxidative stress, ultimately decreasing the risk for cell damage and cardiovascular dysfunction.

Sweet Spiced Nuts

2.   May Aid in Weight Loss

Despite their high calorie levels, nuts may help you lose weight. Recent investigations have determined that tree nuts could improve weight loss and may make you feel fuller for longer.

One study analyzed 95 overweight or obese individuals between 30 and 68 years of age. Each had to follow a weight loss management program and were given a daily 1.5-ounce snack of tree nuts or pretzels over 12 weeks. A significantly lower body mass index (BMI) and lower heart rate were reported in those given nuts.

Furthermore, a research team from the University of Toronto found that eating a proper handful-sized serving of nuts was not associated with weight gain.

3.   Could Help Reduce Inflammation

Nuts contain substantial omega-3 fatty acids, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation occurs when the body tries to protect itself from pain and disease. However, long-term inflammation could be consequential for the body’s organs and make you sick.

According to various studies, eating foods with omega-3s could dramatically reduce inflammation biomarkers in diabetes or heart disease patients. One particular study with 67 participants between 50 and 65 years of age found that eating nuts improved plasma concentrations associated with body inflammation.

Walnuts are exceptionally high in omega-3s and are recommended as part of a diet to reduce arthritic inflammation and joint pain.

Chocolate and Coconut Rough

4.   May Aid in Addiction Recovery

Research shows that long-term substance abuse may adversely affect a person’s nutrient intake, hormones, and body composition. As such, a nutritionally balanced diet is critical during addiction recovery.

Certain foods could be beneficial for those recovering from opioid addiction. Nuts may be a good option since they contain an abundance of healthy oils and fats, providing the necessary nourishment for the body.

Since walnuts and almonds have significantly higher nutrient absorption than pistachios, they may be the best nuts for improving gut health during treatment.

5.   Could Help Lower Cholesterol

As previously mentioned, nuts contain monounsaturated fats that may decrease harmful cholesterol levels.

Pistachios have 13 grams of fat, of which 11.5 grams derive from monounsaturated fat, making them one of the most beneficial nuts to eat for lowering cholesterol.

Different studies also uncovered that almonds promote healthier cholesterol and triglyceride levels, particularly in people with metabolic syndrome.

Layered Salted Caramel Peanut Fudge

6.   May Reduce Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is several conditions that could increase one’s risk of heart attack, stroke, or developing diabetes.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11.3% of Americans have diabetes and 96 million people over 18 are pre-diabetic.

Because nuts are low in carbohydrates and have a minimal effect on blood sugar spikes, they could be among the most suitable foods for people with metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

Nuts also contain essential nutrients, minerals, phytosterols, and dietary fiber that are beneficial for stabilizing and improving heart health associated with metabolic syndrome.

Nuts: Delicious Snacking for Better Health

Although research continues to dig deeper into the benefits of eating nuts, plenty of evidence already proves they’re one of the healthiest foods you can add to your diet. Rather than grabbing a bag of chips during your midday slump, opt for a handful of mixed nuts to nourish your body with essential nutrients.

Preparing meals during camping can be challenging. You have a limited food supply and, in many cases, even more limited kitchen equipment. 

Because of this, you can resort to simple ways of preparing food, such as boiling, grilling, and blanching. Apart from this, you can prepare easy-to-make meals to maximize your time outdoors.

Supposedly, you’ve faced difficulties deciding what meals to prepare during camping. In that case, you may need to research meals that only require a few steps, ingredients, and utensils. 

For that purpose, here’s an article to help you with that. Read on to find out more!

1. Johnnycakes

They are pancakes with added cornmeal. This meal is a perfect partner with a good coffee while camping. You’d only need flour, eggs, milk, water, and baking powder in preparing the meal. Add salt to taste. In a bowl, combine and stir all of the ingredients. Then, grease a hot grill or a pan. Pour the mixture into the skillet or pan until golden brown the johnnycakes. This carbo-rich meal is ideal for breakfast.

2. Grilled Bread With Tomato

Otherwise known as pan con tomate, grilled bread with potato is done by preparing a long, rustic loaf with sliced tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. In most cases, you’d season the bread with salt while being ready to enhance its flavor. You may cook it in an oven or heat it in a pan to cook it.

3. Tomahawk Cowboy Steak

Cook the meat over a campfire or a two-zone fire on a charcoal grill. Before that, you may need to season it with two teaspoons of kosher salt. Lastly, you’d need to grill the steak for around 30 minutes.

4. Grilled Salmon With Sweet Peppers

You need to prepare a one-pound skin-on salmon fillet, one tablespoon of olive oil, one-pound sweet mini bell peppers, and some quartered onions for the ingredients. Drizzle the salmon with oil and season it with salt. Sprinkle onions and peppers to add flavor. Cook it on a charcoal grill or in a pan over a campfire.

Yet outdoor wok burners can help maintain a constant high heat for cooking dishes like this outside.

5. Grilled Beef And Vegetable Kebabs

You may need a one-pound trip-tip-trimmed sirloin steak, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, one cup of balsamic vinegar, bell peppers, and whole-grain mustard. Cut the steak into chunks and skewer it with mushrooms, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Grill over your campfire, then turn each side regularly until the kebabs are cooked to your liking.

6. Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese

While boiling the macaroni pasta al dente, fry some bacon strips in the Dutch oven. Then, mix milk, cheese, and spices into a bowl. Stir the mixture properly until all of the ingredients have melted and combined. Set aside the bacon strips. After that, pour the pasta and the mixture into the Dutch oven. After simmering, put back the bacon strips to the Dutch oven.

7. Cheesy Potato Packets

Cut your potatoes into thick wedges. Then, mix them with scallions, pepper, salt, oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Place the mixture on a reusable BBQ grill mat. Let it cook over a campfire. When cooked, open the foil and sprinkle cheese bits over it.

8. Campfire Banana S’mores

Prepare four twelve-inch foil pieces. Slice each banana lengthwise, just enough to fill it in but not too deep to cut it completely. Fill each fruit with chocolate chips, cereal, and marshmallows. Wrap the bananas with the foil wrappers, and cook them directly over coals.

9. Camping Chicken Quesadillas

Combine the cooked and chopped chicken breast, black beans, and chili powder in a bowl. Then prepare four twelve-inch foil pieces. Fill in half of the tortilla with the chicken mixture. Fold the tortilla in half before placing it on a piece of foil. Cook the foiled quesadillas over a campfire.

10. Garlic Butter Campfire Corn

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, chives, garlic, pepper, and salt. Rub the mixture over the husked, medium-eared corn. Cook above the coals. Turn each occasionally until it becomes tender.

11. Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

In a mixing bowl, combine diced sweet potato, peanut butter broth, and chickpeas. Pour the ingredients into a heated pot. Mix it thoroughly until it simmers down. Let it cool until it’s ready to eat.

12. Grilled Vegetables 

Combine asparagus, peppers, zucchini slices, mushrooms, spices, and salt in a bowl. Then, place them over the coals.

Wrapping Up

Suppose you’re going out for your next outdoor adventure anytime soon. In that case, you may need to know some easy-to-prepare meals for your activities. 

You may refer to the eleven meals you can quickly prepare with a limited food supply, such as herbs and spices, and even more limited kitchen equipment. This way, you have the needed energy boost to keep yourself going in your next outdoor adventure.

The insurance industry may treat teeth like a luxury, but they play a critical role in your overall health. Oral pain can make it challenging to eat, impacting your ability to get the nutrients your body needs.

However, you can’t always get to a dentist right away. Sometimes, you need to save the required cash. Waiting on devices like crowns can likewise leave you with a sore mouth. Here are ten foods for sensitive teeth you can enjoy in the meantime, providing you with nutrition while going easy on your pearlies. 

1. Oatmeal

Your intestinal microbiome plays a crucial role in your overall health. Your gut bacteria feed on fiber and researchers have found an association between adequate intake and positive outcomes. However, chewing on an apple may prove impossible if you have sensitive teeth.

Oatmeal offers oodles of filling fiber. Plus, it’s so gentle on your teeth that dentists recommend it after implant surgery when you need time to heal as your devices fuse to your jaw. Oats are safe for most gluten-sensitive people as long as you read the label. Some brands cross-contaminate products by using the same machines for various grains, so look for those products labeled gluten-free.

Sweet Potato, Broccoli and Ham Soup

2. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes make a healthier alternative to plain mashed — which are also good for sensitive teeth. What elevates them above your standard russet is their impressive beta-carotene content.

Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A in your body. This antioxidant helps you maintain visual and eye health, boost immune function and add luster to hair and skin. Even the fries are soft, and taste divine dipped in aioli.

Raspberry & Chia Overnight Brekkie Jar

3. Seed Pudding

Pudding benefits sensitive teeth because you don’t have to chew it. Furthermore, it’s not as cold as ice cream, handy if temperature extremes make you wince. However, store-bought versions often contain little besides sugar, which isn’t kind to your teeth.

However, chia seed pudding delivers a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for neurological health. While you only need two ingredients to whip up a basic batch, you can add cinnamon for flavor and better blood sugar control or cocoa for extra antioxidants. On the other hand, for individuals with difficulty swallowing, the pudding consistency diet for dysphagia can be a suitable option. The texture and smoothness are easier to manage while still providing a healthy and nutritious diet

Layered Salted Caramel Fudge

4. Nut Butter

Nut butter is a fabulous way to get plant-based protein when chewing on almonds is out of the question. Fortunately, you can find no shortage of varieties lining store shelves. Look for versions without oodles of excess sugar, which can cause cavities, further damaging your teeth. A PB&J with soft bread and all-natural preserves makes a mouth-friendly lunch in a jiffy.

5. Hummus

Hummus also scores high in plant-based protein. While you might think of this dip as one for carrots, you can spread it on softer stuff.

For example, spread hummus on a flour tortilla and roll up some easy-to-chew pan-fried veggies like mushrooms and cabbage. This makeshift vegan street taco tastes amazing, no cheese or beef necessary.

Rainbow Salad

6. Chopped Salad

Your body needs various phytonutrients and antioxidants from plants. Science hasn’t even finished classifying all of them, which is why popping a vitamin helps but isn’t sufficient.

A chopped salad minimizes how much you need to chew. When selecting toppings, stick to softer nuts like walnuts if you must have a bit of crunch, passing on croutons and harder nutmeats like almond. Likewise, give berries a pass as they can stick to tooth surfaces and make it tough to chew.

Vegetable Quiche

7. Quiche

Many vegetarians eat eggs, and they offer the carnivorous set another protein alternative when chewing chicken breast causes a toothache. A quiche makes an elegant dinner for the whole family that’s gentle on your mouth.

Get even more protein in this spinach, feta and mushroom version. Stick to soft, vegetable fillings, staying away from bacon or sausage crumbles.

8. Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is another excellent protein choice. You can omit the celery from your usual recipe to make it easier to chew. Although keep it if you can tolerate it. It provides a fiber and hydration boost.

Fish like tuna offers one of your best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, crucial substances for brain health. If mercury causes concern, stick with light tuna versus albacore, which typically has lower concentrations.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

9. Healthy Fried Rice

Fried rice has a bad rap thanks to processing and additives like MSG. However, you can make a healthier version at home. Including soft lentils and peas gets you plant-based protein.

The trick? Use brown rice instead of white. Manufacturers don’t remove the bran and chaff from brown rice, preserving the fiber and nutrients.

10. Zucchini Boat Pizza

Are you concerned about your carb intake despite your sensitive teeth? You’re wise to do so. Some nutritionists implicate highly processed products like white flour with skyrocketing cases of Type 2 diabetes, so it’s wise to reduce your intake.

However, that doesn’t mean going without pizza. This recipe may delight your sensitive teeth as much as your waistline. Zucchini boats aren’t nearly as chewy as thick wheat crusts, letting you indulge in your favorite Friday treat even before seeing your dentist.

Foods for Sensitive Teeth

Having dental pain is tough. You need to find ways to meet your nutritional needs while waiting for professional help.

Turn to these ten foods for sensitive teeth. You’ll nourish your body and preserve your health.