3. Enhance Immune Response
More than 70-percent of the immune system resides in the digestive tract. When we experience inflammation of the intestinal wall due to eating refined carbohydrates, the immune response diminishes.
Refined carbs like sugar and white flour are processed foods that we love to eat, but they are no good for our health. Regularly eating these types of foods leads to the development of gastrointestinal distress and the onset of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 50,000 lives in 2019. By improving your digestive health, you protect yourself against developing this disease.
You can reduce digestive inflammation by using thyme in your meals. The potent anti-inflammatory properties of thyme help to clear digestive inflammation-causing bloating and gas. When the gastrointestinal system is in a better state of health, our immune response improves, increasing our resistance against infection and disease.