It’s All In The Gut Part I

There is SO much science based information out there all about the importance of gut health. It’s enormous. And it makes perfect sense. Not only are we what we eat, but we are what we DIGEST.

First thing is first. What’s your transit time?

Meaning… how long does it take for food to go into one end and come out the other? Not sure? Here are some helpful food “markers”

~Red Beets!

~Chlorella drops or powder

~Corn

Any of these 3 options will do the trick. Eat a good amount of them during a meal, then wait. When you see the “marker” in your toilet, your transit time will be revealed. We’re going for 12hrs is perfect, 24hrs is acceptable, any sooner or later is something to take note of, and improve upon.

The longer food stays in our system the more it will ferment, become rancid, cause gas, bloating and inflammation AND we’ll begin to reabsorb the rotting food back into our bodies via the blood stream. Yucko! If the food moves too QUICKLY from our bodies it means our small intestine is not given enough time to absorb and assimilate the nutrients in our food. Also, not great.

Some quick tips for improving your transit time:

*Hydrate! Particularly before and after meals.

*Start the Day With Ginger Citrus Tea

*Cook your food well. Eating copious amounts of raw food is VERY hard on digestion.

*Don’t rely on coffee as  laxative, Try this instead.

*We need healthy bacteria in our guts for healthy transit time. Buy a great probiotic. They’re worth it.

Stay Tuned For It’s In The Gut~ Part II.

***All information shared on this website is for educational purposes only. Please always seek out the guidance of your health care practitioner.