Posts in digestion
Why I don't believe FIBER is the new PROTEIN

There is such a push to eat more veggies, eat more veggies….. The first thing most people think they need to do to eat “healthier” is eat tons of veggies. YES - we do need fibre for good gut health, but it’s not the only thing, and the timing does matter. When your gut is in a state of imbalance, more doesn’t equal better. Too much can cause more issues. When I work with clients in The Good Gut Method, I see protein under eaten the most. 

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What I Did This Weekend For a Fast Metabolism

“How do I speed up my metabolism (is there actually a way to do that?)” Are you tired of feeling like you have a slow metabolism and struggling to lose weight no matter what you do? You're not alone! Oh to be 10 again and be able to eat a ton and never gain a pound! Isn’t this what we ALL want? to be able to eat more and weigh LESS?

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Everything you need to know about Constipation

CONSTIPATED? Constipated but don’t know it? Did you know you can poop daily + still be constipated? Learn all about it here!

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Good Gut Gummies

I'm here to help you with some good gut treats! My good gut gummies are rich in gelatine to help support a strong gut lining. When our gut lining is compromised it often results in food sensitivities.... which i'm certain you don't want! Find my creamsicle gummy recipe here.

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An Honest Confession about.....Artificial Sweeteners

ZERO CALORIES? Sign me up!!! All those low calorie protein bars + foods were my thing…because it had “no sugar!” But it’s almost freaky to think - this thing or drink I am consuming has zero calories… but is so flavourful, sweet and delicious! As good as they taste (ahem diet coke) it can be negatively affecting your gut microbiome….

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GUT TRIGGER #5: stress

Tell me one person you know that doesn't experience any stress? I bet you can't ;) We ALL experience stress. Some stress is good.... but when we experience too much, bad things start to happen! Stress can be external from things such as....

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GUT TRIGGER #4: leaky gut

The lining of your intestine is lie a thin window screen. If you poke holes in it, bugs will enter your house. That’s exactly what happens in a leaky gut. The cells that line your intestine are supposed to be joined tightly to one another. If these tight junctions loosen, bacteria/other microbes, their toxins, undigested foods and chemicals in food enter your bloodstream. They trigger...

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GUT TRIGGER #3: food sensitivities

The truth is, it’s actually quite common to have sensitivities to multiple foods. Even healthy foods like salmon or watermelon can trigger a food sensitivity. You may be familiar with IgE food allergies (the scary reactions that show up immediately after eating things like peanuts or shellfish). Food sensitivities are completely different. You can have a food sensitivity even when your IgE food allergy test is negative. Your symptom can appear up to 3 days after eating the trigger food

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GUT TRIGGER #2: difficulty with digestion

The digestive system functions in a very intricate way. From the first bite to passing what’s left out the other end.....The food you eat goes through many steps in the digestion process. Any problem along the way down will have a ripple effect. If you have digestive issues after eating, or if you feel great in the morning, but by the end of the day you experience...

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