No BBQ or picnic is complete without some side dishes.

Here are seven gut-healthy summer side dishes to bring to your next event.

Nor is the only gut-healthy side dish a bowl of mixed fresh fruit.

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For sensitive stomachs, opt for something thats gentler on digestion (definitelynota mayo-based potato salad).

Here are a few gut-healthy summer side dishes to feed a crowd.

Gut-healthy summer side dishes

1.

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Mina Park is the chef and owner of Baroo and Shiku in Los Angeles.

All you need are some cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil.

Watermelon feta and fresh mint salad

Mint isnt only a refreshing herbits also great for digestion.

This easy Mediterranean salad calls for juicy watermelon, sliced feta, and fresh mint.

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Get the recipe:Watermelon feta and fresh mint salad

3.

Yeoulmu kimchi

Kimchi is a classic fermented food for gut health, and thisyeolmu kimchi recipeis no different.

Roasted veggie mac-and-cheese

Serve up this vegetarian-friendly mac-and-cheese byGimme Some Ovenat your next picnic or BBQ.

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Just sprinkle with some shredded cheddar andvegetarian-friendly parmesan cheese, and enjoy.

Get the recipe:Roasted veggie mac-and-cheese

5.

Homemade sauerkraut

Fan of the fermented foods?

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Mina Park is the chef and owner of Baroo and Shiku in Los Angeles.

Serve it as a summery side dish or use it as a topping on your favorite sandwiches.

Get the recipe:Homemade sauerkraut

7.

Pineapple bowl smoothie

Thisrefreshing smoothie bowlcan be served as a sweet side dishoras the whole main course.

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