July 24, 2025

Good vibes start in the gut!

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We talk a lot about clean organic ingredients and fresh flavor, but this month, we’re diving deeper into the fruits and vegetables that we include in our juices. Spoiler alert: your gut is going to love it…

At Clean Juice, we recognize that gut health is one of the most talked about and highlighted health concerns, and for good reason… the digestive system holds more importance than just breaking down our food and converting it into energy. The state of the gut impacts numerous areas of health including immunity, energy, mood, skin, hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and even sleep (1).

Our gut is home to the microbiome, a community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes living in the gut that help digest food, support our health, and keep the body in balance. Nutrition has a direct effect on the health of the microbiome. Dietary fiber in foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, promote diversity of good microbes, support a strong gut lining, and may decrease inflammation (2, 3). Quality proteins can build and repair the gut lining and support the immune system due to the amino acids profiles (2). Healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado, and olive oil containing omega 3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation, and boost absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), which are essential nutrients for gut and immune function (2). Prebiotics and probiotics found in foods such as apples, bananas, artichokes, oats, sauerkraut, yogurt, and kimchi can also enrich the health of the gut (3).

The gut is home to nearly 80% of our immune system, and is responsible for synthesizing 95% of serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of joy and emotional balance. Only 5% is synthesized in the brain (4,5). The stronger and healthier the gut, the more vital, happier, and resilient we become. Unfortunately, diets composed of western style standard American foods, such as those containing high amounts of saturated fats, low quality processed meats, sugar, and little fiber can negatively shift the composition of the gut microbiome, possibly causing unfavorable changes in health and immunity (1,2). Treating your gut with love isn’t just about digestion – it’s about supporting your mood, immunity, and overall sense of well-being from the inside out with the nutrients it needs to thrive.

When it comes to gut TLC, there are several nutrients and nutritional compounds that can be beneficial to your gut health and can aid in the repair such as zinc, vitamin A, probiotics, prebiotics, B vitamins, and anti-inflammatories (6,7).

At Clean Juice, we have our very own line of 100% organic cold-pressed bottled juices you can take with you on the go or use altogether as a formulated juice cleanse. We use organic raw fruits and vegetables in our bottled juices. As we mentioned above, fruits and vegetables naturally contain enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber. Certain fruits and vegetables like apples, ginger, carrots and greens, lemon and beets and spices such as turmeric contain natural prebiotics that offer anti-inflammatory properties (1,2,6,7). You may ask what is the difference between cold-pressed juices and other the run of the mill bottled juices – and the answer is, there is no heat used in the juicing processing. This means the nutrients stay intact for maximum nutrition! Juicing, in general, also gives your digestive system a break by allowing it to have an opportunity to detoxify any bacteria, pathogens, or toxins that might be hiding out in the gut to improve overall health and immunity and foster a healthy microbiome (8).

Now, let’s chat about the fruits, vegetables and other natural ingredients that you often find in juices (2,9,10):

  • Pineapple – Rich in bromelain, a natural digestive enzyme that helps break down protein
  • Oranges – High in vitamin C, which supports immune function and collagen production
  • Carrots – Packed with beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant
  • Turmeric – Contains curcumin, a natural anti-inflammatory compound
  • Lemon – Rich in vitamin C and citric acid
  • Cucumber – Hydrating and low in calories, supports skin health and detoxification
  • Apples – High in fiber, polyphenols, and prebiotics
  • Spinach – Contains iron and folate, which support red blood cell formation and energy metabolism
  • Mint – Contains menthol, which may help soothe digestion and reduce nausea
  • Celery – Rich in antioxidants and natural diuretics
  • Fennel – Contains anethole, a compound that my ease bloating and aid digestion
  • Ginger – Known for anti-inflammatory properties, may support digestive health
  • Kiwi – High in vitamin C and fiber, may promote immune function and digestive regularity
  • Beets – Rich in nitrates and may support liver functions
  • Blue Spirulina – A blue-green algae rich in phycocyanin, supporting detox and antioxidant activity
  • Peach – Contains vitamins A and C, supporting skin health and immune defense
  • Lime – High in citric acid and antioxidants that support collagen synthesis and detoxification
  • Habanero – Contains capsaicin, which may boost metabolism and reduce inflammation

Here at Clean Juice, we have seven cold-pressed juice blends[MB1] :

  1. ORANGE (Orange, carrot, pineapple, lemon, turmeric)
  • SWEET GREEN (Apples, cucumber, spinach, mint, lemon)
  • GREEN (Cucumber, celery, fennel, spinach, ginger, lemon)
  • KIWI GREEN (Filtered water, kiwi, pineapple, cucumber, orange, ginger)
  • RED (Apple, pineapple, beet, carrot, lemon)
  • BLUE (Lemon, pineapple, agave, blue spirulina)
  • SPICY PEACH (Peach, apple, orange, lime, habanero)

When we nourish the gut with the right ingredients – those rich in fiber, enzymes, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds – we can create the foundation for a thriving microbiome and better overall health. Our cold-pressed juices are crafted not just for flavor, but with purpose in mind. Each bottle offers a carefully balanced blend of organic deliciousness designed to show your gut the attention and love it deserves. These juices aren’t just refreshing; they’re a functional and easy way to support your body’s natural processes and feel your best from the inside out.

Here are a few more gut health tips!

  1. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep per night. Put down the phone and get to bed! Your gut and brain are deeply connected—poor sleep may negatively affect gut bacteria and increase inflammation, while good rest supports digestion and immunity (1, 11).
  2. Learn To De-Stress: Chronic stress disrupts the gut-brain axis and can lead to an uncomfortable digestive issues. Try daily stress reducers like deep breathing, walking, yoga, or just a few quiet minutes without your phone (11).
  3. Move Your Body: Exercise stimulates digestion and has been shown to increase gut microbiome diversity. Even light daily movement, like walking after meals, can help keep things moving and reduce bloating (11).
  4. Slow Down & Chew Thoroughly: Digestion starts in the mouth! Chewing well breaks down food mechanically and signals the body to release our natural digestive enzymes. Eating slowly also helps prevent overeating and reduces bloating by giving your gut time to do its job (11).
  5. Diversify Your Diet: A variety of whole foods creates a variety of beneficial gut bacteria. Try rotating your fruits, veggies, grains, and legumes weekly to feed different strains of microbes and build a more resilient microbiome, and limit processed foods as much as possible (1, 2, 11).

At Clean Juice, we believe gut health shouldn’t be complicated. It should be clean, accessible, and delicious! Whether you’re incorporating one juice into your daily routine or choosing a full cleanse to reset and rebalance, your gut will thank you for it. With every sip, you’re feeding your body live enzymes, natural prebiotics, and anti-inflammatory nutrients while simultaneously giving your body a break to repair! That can make a real impact on your digestion, mood, and energy. Because when your gut feels good, you do too, and that’s something worth raising a bottle to!

Sources:

  1. Singh, R.K., Chang, HW., Yan, D. et al. Influence of diet on the gut microbiome and implications for human health. J Transl Med 15, 73 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-017-1175-y
  2. Zhang P. Influence of Foods and Nutrition on the Gut Microbiome and Implications for Intestinal Health. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Aug 24;23(17):9588. doi: 10.3390/ijms23179588. PMID: 36076980; PMCID: PMC9455721.
  3. Michael I McBurney, Cindy Davis, Claire M Fraser, Barbara O Schneeman, Curtis Huttenhower, Kristin Verbeke, Jens Walter, Marie E Latulippe, Establishing What Constitutes a Healthy Human Gut Microbiome: State of the Science, Regulatory Considerations, and Future Directions. The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 149, Issue 11. 2019. Pages 1882-1895. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxz154.
  4. Suhrid Banskota, Jean-Eric Ghia, Waliul I. Khan. Serotonin in the gut: Blessing or a curse. Biochimie. Volume 161. 2019. Pages 56-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biochi.2018.06.008.
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