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