Benefits of Raw Carrot Salad (+recipe) — erinlamb

Dr. Ray Peat, a biologist who specializes in hormonal and metabolic health, discovered through his studies that raw carrots are an excellent way to support a good gut and happy hormones. We need to balance our gut, to balance our hormones. If we have a gut imbalance it can lead to estrogen dominance which you might recognize as symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, water retention, painful period cramps and heavy bleeding, hormonal acne etc. Raw carrots contain an indigestible fiber that helps the body naturally detoxify more efficiently. The fibre binds to toxins, particularly excess estrogen and cortisol (stress hormone), in your intestines to eliminate them. While cleaning out these excess hormones they do not feed the unhealthy bacteria in your gut.

“Things that protect the bowel, such as raw carrots, have far-reaching effects on hormones and immunity.” – Dr. Ray Peat, PhD

This is not to say that fiber from other veggies isn’t beneficial as well. It is worth it to note however, green leafy veggies, starchy grains and cruciferous vegetables, although they have benefits, may be hard on your gut because of their fiber type. If your digestion is compromised (most likely why you are here), these foods can sit in the gut and putrefy which has the potential to lead to issues like bacterial overgrowth and leaky gut. If you decide to continue eating these veggies as you are working on improving your digestion, make sure they are WELL cooked and you are chewing thoroughly.

It is critical to address why your digestion isn’t working properly and work on improving your digestion so you can tolerate a wider variety of veggies! Our guts love diversity 🙂

This raw carrot salad below is an excellent choice to ensure you get good fibre, to support your digestion and a develop a good gut!