The recipes in this weeks plan are simple, delicious and promote a healthy gut.

This week, Im making gut-friendly dinners to debloat and help me feel my best.

Plus, theyre all made in four steps or less, so cooking dinner will be a breeze.

a recipe photo of the Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto

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Our digestive system is interconnected with many other organs and body functions.

For starters, research has shown that a healthy gut candecrease our risk of anxiety and depression.

Theres nothing more comforting in colder weather than a delicious soup to warm you up.

a recipe photo of the Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie

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WednesdaysChicken & Cabbage Soup with Pestodoes just that while delivering a dose of gut-friendly ingredients.

Still, I want something to sip on thats tasty and refreshing.

ThisAnti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothieis the perfect option.

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Getting more of the nutrient L-glutamine might be the key.

Glutamine can be found in foods like beef, poultry, cottage cheese, yogurt and cabbage.

Read on to learn more about this interesting nutrient.