While this trend may seem strange to some, its proponents claim that it has benefits for both internal health and external beauty.
In a surprising and controversial trend, some of her fans care and its supporters wellness have begun to they eat soilclaiming to provide various benefits for health and her beauty.
Stephanie Adler recently shared a post on TikTokwith which she encouraged her followers to eat soil for better gut health. “Want to improve your child’s gut health (and yours)?he asked, recommending organic biodynamic soil.
@stefanie_adler How to get the benefits of eating dirt without making mud pies! ⬇️ It’s easy for kids (if you let them play outside in nature) to get exposure to the benefits of soil! They put leaves in their mouths or have a snack with dirt stained hands! But what are the other ways to get these benefits? And how can you do it ‘safely’. 1. Don’t wash your organic veggies. Best if you garden them yourself, second best to get from a local organic farm that you trust! 2. Walk in nature! You know when the light hits a specific way and you see all the particles floating in the air, hiking somewhere that the particles are mostly made from natural sources (a forest, the mountains, etc) will infect you simply by breathing! Breathe in the diet! When Ojai was 4 months old we went to Vail and I picked up “gut rocks” for him to explore playing with and putting in his mouth. Ie rocks with dirt on them but even just breathing that air was amazing for his little gut and ours. 3. Garden! Get your hands in some dirt. 4. Go in the ocean!! I put ocean water all over Ojai’s hands and face last week so he could get the benefit of the microorganisms present there (it’s the same idea) Avoid spaces that are sprayed with pesticides and rather seek out trails, or your own backyard (that hopefully isn ‘t sprayed or used fertilizer)! Don’t over sanitize your kids hands if they are dirty from natural spaces! Mud pies are not the only way but also a great way 😜 #guthealthmatters #babiesguthealth #babyguthealth #eatdirt #holisticmotherhood #crunchymoms ♬ original sound – Fertility + Hormone Coach
This practice, known as geophagiahas a long history of use for nutritional and medicinal purposes. OR geophagia refers to the intentional consumption of earth materials, and recent scientific research suggests there may be some truth to the purported health benefits. A research of 2019 revealed that soil contributes to the human gut microbiome by offering beneficial microorganisms which help digestion. Scientists even speculate that incorporating soil into the diet could reduce reliance on livestock and dairy products.
For those interested in giving soil a try, edible soil is widely available online, with platforms like Amazon and Etsy offering products ranging from 13 to 30 euros.
Previous studies have shown that the soil consumption can help to reduction of body fat and in fight obesity. Specialists from University of Helsinki they also noted that exposure to natural soil and plant-based materials can enhance microbial diversity on the skin, potentially improving skin health and boosting the immune system.
While this trend may seem strange to some, its proponents claim that it has benefits for both internal health and external beauty.
