March Gut Health Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Beans, lentils, and chickpeas provide fiber and are part of the _______ family
  2. 4. This is a mineral that can help relieve constipation
  3. 6. The generic name for Miralax
  4. 8. You should drink at least 8 glasses a day of this
  5. 9. Living bacteria that help your gut stay healthy
  6. 13. Doing this will help get your bowels moving, too!
  7. 14. Absorption of the majority of nutrients takes place in the _________
  8. 15. This type of food is packed with probiotics
Down
  1. 2. Gut ________ plays a role in your body's ability to digest food, metabolize nutrients and reduce inflammation
  2. 3. Some of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat
  3. 5. When you are stressed, your _________ levels can affect your gut health
  4. 7. This component of food helps decrease the risk of constipation
  5. 10. There is a strong correlation between your gut microbiome and your _______ system
  6. 11. This is a type of soluble fiber that lowers LDL cholesterol and is found in foods like apples and grapes
  7. 12. Choose ______ grain foods when possible