A round up of delicious plant-based recipes with ‘good for your gut’ ingredients that will promote gut and digestive health.
One of the biggest health issues I hear people complain about nowadays is some sort of gut or digestive problem.
While I am all about taking natural supplements for different ailments or to bolster your diet, there are some that I think are a waste of money because they’ve been marketed as a catchall to solve ALL your problems.
One of these products in particular? Probiotics. Or more specifically, probiotic supplements.
Health Halo or Money Waster?
Probiotics are natural, live bacterias found in certain foods…just like other vitamins and minerals people take supplements for. Probiotic rich foods include yogurt, kombucha, tempeh, kimchi, apple cider vinegar, cottage cheese, kefir, garlic, and more.
Probiotic supplements have become incredibly popular in the past few years. However, the science behind their efficacy is questionable at best. Probiotics do help treat infectious bacteria, but aside from that, the dozens of other ailments they are marketed to fix/solve/cure/heal are not proven. There are 100s of probiotic supplement brands available for consumer purchase now that claim they aid digestion, weight loss, balance gut bacteria, restore ‘good bacteria’ after taking antibiotics, and tons of other random fixes.
Even the word ‘probiotic’ itself is ambiguous. Probiotic can refer to a number of different types of bacteria, so it’s not always clear what a probiotic product contains or if it’s even linked to the health benefit the consumer is seeking.
Overall, if you’re concerned about ingesting more probiotics and improving overall gut health, the best method is to eat naturally probiotic rich foods. It’s similar to protein powder vs. protein rich foods. Protein powder can be a great substitute on occasion, but the actual WHOLE FOODS with protein and other nutrients are your best bet. Same goes with probiotic supplement vs. probiotic rich foods.
Natural Gut Health
There are a ton of gut healthy foods you can add to your diet.
Today I am sharing some of my favorite Good for Your Gut Recipes that have some naturally probiotic rich foods as ingredients.
15 Healthy Plant-Based Good for Your Gut Recipes
Vegan Probiotic Gut Healing Bowl
Easy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Gut Healthy Turmeric Vegetable Broth
Gut-Friendly African Peanut Stew
Vegan Probiotic Berry Smoothie
So there you have it, friends! A plan of attack for boosting your gut health. No need spend a ton of money on pricey supplements, cut out whole food groups, or follow some crazy diet trend. I prefer ADDING things into my lifestyle and diet instead of taking away. I find that works best for me and if you try that method before restricting yourself, you may find that it works for you too!
Do you take a daily probiotic?
How do you handle tummy troubles?
What ‘Good for Your Gut’ recipe do you most want to try?

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Great list! I like the raw sauerkraut ! I don’t use supplements I just drink a lot of water a fruits, works for me.
Thanks Patrick!!
i take probiotics! if you’re stomach problems persist you might want to talk to your doc or see a GI. i see a GI for my IBS though,(so i need to haha), and he recommended a specific probiotic for me (and to not take another off brand). i also eat lots of kraut and yogurt!
Yes that’s a good idea, Priya!! Thanks for the suggestion!
It’s so cool and wonderful to learn about how God made different foods to help and heal our guts. I’m working with a dietitian right now who specializes in gut healing, and it’s been really amazing learning about my gut and just why it’s so essential to have a working gut for the rest of the body and how the whole body works together.
My favorite gut happy foods are probably yogurt and I do really like sauerkraut too (but I haven’t had it in a while.) I’ve heard bone broth is really good for it too, and I love collagen (because it’s tasteless and it goes well in everything!).
I love collagen too! You should definitely try bone broth!! It’s so good. Also, it’s GREAT that you’re working with an RD!!
Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!!
Thanks for hosting!!
Keeping the tastebuds and the gut happy all at once 🙂 I really need/want to try making my own sauerkraut and fermented veggies, it’s too easy not too. And I am so happy this supplement seems to be working for you!!
I bet you would make some killer KRAUT!!
i did some research on gut health and learned so much on supplements…like not all supplements are created equally and what works for one person may or may not work for another. i am so glad that this brand is working out for you…
have you tried gut shots (a company name holy kombucha makes pickled juice and its delish)?
Yes that is so true! I’ve tried several brands and have actually experienced them STOP working. That’s why I am always open to trying something new, ya know? These are definitely working for me right now and I feel that by taking them I am moving towards balanced, homeostasis in my gastrointestinal system! I haven’t tried Gut Shots but I am DEFINITELY going to look into their products!! Thanks.
I really have to baby my digestive system or I just feel bloated and miserable. Three and a half years ago, I had an ulcer. Ever since then, I looked for ways to nurture my digestive system and, recently, I did a vegan cleanse. It made me feel so much better. I’m not ready to commit to being a full time vegan but I am trying to eat vegan much more often than I ever did before. Since I’m also a foodie, I had to find a way to make vegan delicious. Your pictures of food, although not vegan, look delicious, and I’ll look into that cookbook.
Thank you!
I definitely think I need to add more probiotics into my life. I tend to eat all the things, and it’s definitely trial and error as to what works and doesn’t in terms of digestion :-). Can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
Thanks for stopping by Nic!!
My doctor said that it’s good to change up the type/brand of probiotics you are using periodically so thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks Roseann!
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Hi Kaila,
Great article. Been quite a while since I have conversed with you. Still miss reading all your great posts. Anyway this recipes all sound so healing and tasty. I take probiotics every day and believe it is so important to the all over well-being. I do believe as you have mentioned that you need the right probiotic for your body and there not all equal. Sharing on tweeter & pinning. Have a healthy happy day. Visiting from Healthy Living Link Up!
Thanks Marla! I miss connecting with you weekly as well!!
Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Thank you so much!!
This is a great post with very good information! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen!