Your stomach and gut work extremely hard. Everyday we shove food into our stomach without even thinking about if it would be healthy for our body.

The stomachs job is to break down food, pass it on to the intestines where the nutrients are extracted. If you don’t take care of this important system, it could lead to future health problems.

Here are four things you can incorporate into your diet to improve your gut health.

• Peppermint Tea

Also known as “Stomach Tea” peppermint tea has been used for centuries as a remedy to treat stomach aches, constipation, gas, indigestion and promote healthy digestion.

Regular consumption of this tea will ward off constipation. Peppermint tea has muscle relaxant properties. Which makes it easier for the colon to allow stool and gas to pass.

Used as a common detox remedy. Peppermint tea can be as affective as pain killers when it comes to headaches. For those who suffer from frequent headaches. Instead of reaching for the next aspirin bottle, try steeping a cup of peppermint tea instead.

Not only is peppermint tea a muscle relaxant it is also a vasodilation. Most headaches are caused due to vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). Peppermint tea forces your blood vessels to relax, increasing the blood flow to your brain and reliving you of your headache.

• Green Tea

Experts believe that green tea is one of the healthiest beverages you can consume.

Drinking green tea has been confirmed in human research studies that multiple benefits can be found.

Today we are just going to focus on a few of green tea benefits.

Take a look at any detox supplement or fat burning supplement and chances are that green tea will be an ingredient. Studies show that green tea can increase your metabolism and boost your fat oxidation.

Caffeine has been proven to mobilize and break down fat in your body. Caffeine enhances cognitive function. Due to caffeine’s’ stimulant properties. Brain function is improved, specifically focus, attention, improved mood, memory and many more.

Caffeine assist your bowel movements. This compound is known as a diuretic. Which means that it will dehydrate your body, removing the water from your colon allowing stool to pass more easily. Therefore, some individuals find themselves running to the bathroom after a sip of their morning coffee or tea!

• Fenugreek

Traditionally used for cooking. This herb has tons of medicinal properties. Fenugreek reduces inflammation inside the body. Reducing ulcers, boils, tuberculosis, along with acne.

Due to Fenugreek high fiber content. Fenugreek may improve digestive health. Preventing upset stomach, constipation, and inflammation.

Studies have shown that Fenugreek is a great way to naturally lower cholesterol when taken twice daily.

Fenugreek can be found in any supplement isle of your local groceries store. It is always best practice to eat foods rather than take supplements. However, if you do not eat Fenugreek regularly. Supplementing this magical herb will give your body the boost it deserves.

• Yogurt

What comes to mind first when you think of probiotics? Yogurt is one of the most famous probiotic known today.  When it comes to choosing yogurt look for the phrase “live active cultures” to ensure you are consuming probiotics. Stay away from yogurts with more than 15 grams of sugar because sugar will feed the bad bacteria in your gut. Making the probiotics not as effective.

Probiotic is also known as the “friendly bacteria.” These bacteria live in your gut. Enhancing the microbiome of your gut. This is shown to improve body’s immune system, help with constipation, enhance gastrointestinal track, and much more.

If you are looking for ways to improve your gut health, along with all the other benefits. Try substituting yogurt into your diet. Keep some at work (make sure you write your name on it) or add it to your meals. You will feel the benefits in just a few days!

Too busy to worry about supplements or dislike tea? These healthy ingredients can be found in 2-Step Cleanse, an all-natural detox and cleanse, that can assist in boosting your immune system and resetting your body to healthier state. Just make sure you have access to the bathrooms before taking this supplement– these ingredients are good for your gut!