Do Prebiotics Cause Gas (Farts) & Make You Go?

Do prebiotics cause gas or farts?

First things first, what are prebiotics and do they give you the farts? Check out “What are Prebiotics?” to get caught up on what prebiotics are and why they are important. I recommended that one of my clients take prebiotics, to help with her digestive issues. I noticed an immediate resistance, so I asked why? She explained that prebiotics give her gas and farts. Gas and farts? I wasn’t expecting that! I’ve been taking prebiotics, and I’ve never noticed gas being a side-effect. So, she really got me thinking. The next day, I still had it on my mind, so I decided to do some research.

According to Columbia Surgery, prebiotics, are not for everyone. For instance, if you have irritable bowel syndrome,(IBS) due to the rapid fermentation of the undigested food in your colon (because of the prebiotics), you can experience gas, farts, bloating, diarrheas, or constipation when taking prebiotics.

But, after continuing to dig, I also found out that these symptoms usually disappear with in a few days. So, my recommendation, is that you start taking prebiotics, on Friday night, hopefully, you aren’t planning to go out. That will give you the entire weekend for your digestive system to get use to the prebiotics.

Do prebiotics make you poop?

We touched on this in the above section, however, we will go much deeper here. Prebiotics when combined with probiotics, aid in relieving constipation. However, if you are NOT experiencing IBS or chronic idiopathic constipation, then prebiotics do not cause diarrhea, if you don’t take too many.

So how many prebiotics should you take? If you are considering taking prebiotics, I would highly suggest you do so under the guidance of a doctor. That’s why Hungry Fit Foodie offers our 20-Day Gut Health Challenge to give everyone access to our naturopathic doctors in the form of protocols, and our “ Ask the Doctor” series. With our “Ask the Doctor” series, you can share your personal situation with one of our capable doctors, and they will give you their recommendation on what to take and how much. The 20-Day Gut Health Challenge was created for anyone who wants to benefit from having a well-functioning gut. During the challenge, you will have access to the doctor’s recommendation for how many prebiotics ( as well as probiotics) you will need for fast results! You can sign up for the challenge here:

Should you take prebiotics on an empty stomach?

Prebiotics work to provide probiotics with the fuel they need to help your good bacteria flourish in your gut. So, to answer this question, I had to start by understanding how probiotics work. Probiotics are more effective when taken on an empty stomach. Why? We want the good bacteria to have time to reach the gut/colon, so that the probiotics can feed them and increase the good bacteria in your gut.

Since probiotics and prebiotics can be taken together, I recommend that my clients, take prebiotics on an empty stomach, just like probiotics, in order to achieve the highest level of efficacy.

Do prebiotics help with weight loss?

As I was researching prebiotics, and how they aid in digestion, I started to wonder, can prebiotics help with weight loss? In particular, with shrinking the waistline. Well, according to the National Library of Medicine, the plant fibers in prebiotics can help with weight loss as prebiotics influence the reduction of short chain fatty acid production.

If you are anything like me, after reading the last paragraph, you are probably thinking, I NEED SOME PREBIOTICS NOW! If you are looking for a high-quality prebiotic, I would highly recommend you take BeneYOU Pre + Probiotics Pixies. This product takes all the guess work out of taking prebiotics for you. BeneYOU Pre + Probiotics Pixies, combine a blend of five probiotic strains and two prebiotic fibers, providing the following benefits:

Aids healthy gastrointestinal flora
Supports digestive function
Helps restore healthy bacteria
Helps reduce bloating
Supports a healthy metabolism
Helps detoxify bad bacterial
Supports mental clarity
Supports the immune system
Supports skin health

It also contains “inulin (chicory root), which has been known to support weight loss. I also love how this product comes in pre-portioned sticks, so they can be taken “on-the-go”. Now, there’s no excuse for not taking your prebiotics.

“Unlock the Ultimate Benefits: The Optimal Daily Dosage of Prebiotic Supplements for Stunning Health and Vibrant Vitality”

Prebiotic Supplements: Optimal Daily Dosage

When it comes to prebiotic supplements, the major question is how many grams of prebiotics do you need per day, to actually see a difference in your gastrointestinal health? Before we jump in, it’s important for you to know what are prebiotics.

Now that you know what prebiotic supplements are and how they work, let’s talk about the different types of prebiotics, as that also determine the level of efficacy.

Types of prebiotic supplements

The 3 most common prebiotic supplements are:

Type of Prebiotics	What they do
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)	Combat constipation
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)	Combat constipation
Trans-galacto-oligosaccharides (TOS)	Improves gut health

Each of the above prebiotics, can assist with constipation. FOS is fruit-based, whereas GOS & TOS are a group of carbohydrates that are produced commercially from lactose and glucose.

Some prebiotics can cause a laxative effect, versus, simply more easier and frequent bowel movements. Why? According to the National Center of Biotechnology Information, “The laxative effects of prebiotics such as GOS and FOS are attributed to their action as soluble fibers. They pass undigested into the colon where bacteria hydrolyze (dissect) and ferment them…”. The bacterial fermentation of GOS increases the volume of bacteria, which then increases fecal size. The increased fecal size stimulates peristalsis (movement) in the colon, causing a bowel movement.

Taking the right number of prebiotics, can lead to a bowel movement, without experiencing the laxative effect. In a study conducted, with 128 healthy adults, all with mild constipation problems, by simply adding 5-10 grams of prebiotics per day, defecation frequency increased to 1, smoother bowel movement per day. So how many grams of prebiotics should you take?

How many prebiotic pills should you take per day?

Let’s start with looking at how many grams of prebiotics you should take in supplement form. Studies have shown that 5-15 grams of GOS per day, can relieve, constipation in adults. However, once you exceed 12 grams of prebiotics per day, you run the risk of creating the laxative effect.

If you wanted to consume FOS prebiotics in food form, yoghurt, and prunes each have 12 grams of prebiotics, if taken daily, patients in the study noticed more frequent and easier bowel movements.

If you are experiencing chronic or even occasional constipation, including prebiotics in your diet daily, will definitely relieve, the pressure or “full” feeling you may be experiencing. Searching for a good prebiotic? I suggest BeneYOU Pre + Probiotics Pixies. Our naturopathic doctor recommended it for a client of mine that was experiencing chronic constipation. What I like most is that it doesn’t act like a laxative. The pixie packaging also allows for you to take it on the go, which is an added bonus if you are like me and are constantly on the go.

Be aware that not all prebiotics are created equal. What truly sets BeneYOU Pre + Probiotics Pixies apart is:

Exclusive blend of five probiotic strains and two prebiotic fibers
Low-GI sugar (palatinose) together with zero-calorie stevia
The probiotic and prebiotic blend, work together, to create a symbiotic combination helps the gastrointestinal tract work more efficiently, providing numerous health benefits

The Hidden Dangers of Unhealthy Food: What’s Really Inside?

What Does Unhealthy Food Do To Your Body?

Do you remember the food pyramid from school? It was a great tool to teach young students about eating health and unhealthy food. If you recall, it had grains at the bottom, vegetables, dairy, then meat at the pinnacle. I remember my health teachers’ saying how important it was to eat a “well balanced” meal.

But one thing we didn’t discuss at length was how unhealthy food affect your body. It appears there was a big focus on weight. However, for 36 years, I never had a weight issue. As a result, the consequences from my actions didn’t seem large enough to change my behavior ( craving junk foods).

On the outside I looked great, but on the inside, I was tired, had bad skin, and was constantly bloated, constipated, and uncomfortable in my own body.

From many years of eating unhealthily, I can tell you that consistently eating unhealthily doesn’t create many problems in the short-term. However, in the long-term, it can cause serious chronic diseases to develop.

So, what do unhealthy foods do to your body? Unhealthy food can cause leaky gut syndrome which has been associated with over 20 chronic diseases. Here is a list of the diseases caused by a leaky gut:

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Eczema
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Dermatitis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Graves’ disease
Type 1 diabetes
Lupus erythematosus
Multiple sclerosis
Allergies
Osteoarthritis
Bloating
Constipation
Gas
Alzheimer’s Disease
Gallstones

How does eating unhealthy food lead to a leaky gut?

I often think of this because at the end of the day, it’s all just food, right? So how does an unhealthy diet lead to a leaky gut? Well, here’s what we know.

According to the National Library of Medicine, “The American diet is deficient in antioxidants and phytochemicals that are needed for normal immune function, for maximizing brain health, protecting against dementia, chronic illness, cancer, and premature aging.”

Immune function, brain health, dementia, chronic illness, etc. are all symptoms of a leaky gut. So, what is happening inside your body when you eat an unhealthy diet, also coined as the “American Diet”?

Wikipedia states that, The American diet “is a modern dietary pattern that is generally characterized by high intakes of”:

Pre-packaged foods
Refined grains
Red meat
Processed meat
High-sugar drinks
Candy and sweets
Fried foods
Conventionally-raised animal products
Butter and other high-fat dairy products
Eggs
Potatoes
Corn (and high-fructose corn syrup),
Low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pasture-raised animal products, fish, nuts, and seeds.

The American Diet's Impact on Health & Gut Health

According to the Washington Post, another effect of just a couple of days of junk food is poor digestion. Because junk food lacks fiber, eating too much of it could lead to constipation. Constipation is known to be a symptom of a leaky gut.

These are just a few examples of how lacking vital nutrients such as antioxidants, phytochemicals, fiber, etc. are some of the causes of leaky gut syndrome. Why? Because these nutrients aid in the restoration of your health.

As a result, I share with my clients that the best way they can make sure that they are consuming what their bodies need to be healthy is to supplement. I recommend that they consume 90 essential nutrients on a daily basis.

You are probably wondering, what are the 90 essential nutrients? The 90 essential nutrients consist of 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids, 2 essential fatty acids. Without these, it’s just a matter of time before things start to “break” in your body in the form of chronic diseases.

Understanding the Link Between an Unhealthy Diet and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Let me share my own struggle with reversing a leaky gut. I grew up on the American diet, which was mostly fueled by fast food. Fast food was a daily part of my life. Over time, I developed a really bad case of chronic constipation.

After reading how effective fermented foods are for reversing a leaky gut, I decided to try it on. My stomach was bloated, and I hadn’t gone to the bathroom in 2 days ( the usual for me). I decided to go to the local Korean Tofu Soup restaurant. I ordered the beef and seafood soup, which also came with a variety of side dishes. 2 of the side dishes were kimchi based.

Kimchi is an excellent fermented food to help with digestion. Why? According to WebMD, “The bacteria that help ferment kimchi have been connected to improved immune function and lower levels of inflammation triggered by disease.

The vitamin C found in kimchi can also help boost your immune health.” So, I made sure to eat both ( I even asked for 2nds!). Within 30mins, I could feel a massive amount of rumbling in my stomach. I felt the need to go to the bathroom fast.

Afterward, I felt so relieved. Having that bowel movement reduced my bloated tummy and lifted my mood in the process.

Here is a list of some of my favorite fermented foods:

· Sauerkraut

· Kimchi

· Kombucha

· Kefir

· Apple Cider Vinegar

· Sourdough Bread

· Miso

I highly encourage my clients to consume fermented foods on a daily basis, especially if they are suffering from chronic constipation.

What does unhealthy food do to your brain?

How does an unhealthy diet affect your brain? According to the National Library of Medicine, refined carbohydrates may not just lead to being overweight and diabetic but also contribute to dementia, mental illness.

There is a term for this. It’s called the “gut brain axis”. Your gut sends signals to your brain, and vice versa. There is emerging data which shows your gut can influence anxiety, stress reactivity, memory dysfunction, depression, and even autism.

Studies referenced by the National Library of Medicine, confirm that your gut influences brain neurochemistry. So, the balance of good bacteria to bad gut bacteria is extremely important. Remember, the best good bacteria to bad bacteria ratio is 80:20 ( 80% good, 20% bad bacteria).

So how do you balance your gut bacteria? Through food and supplementation. You will need to cut certain foods from your diet, such as fast food, prepackaged, processed foods, etc. Adding prebiotics and probiotics is also extremely important.

To make this process easy, I host a 20-day Gut Cleanse in my Facebook group. I hold your hand throughout the entire process by providing you with detailed instructions, and direct access to me for any questions you may have. I also recommend the prebiotics and probiotics you should use.

If you are interested in learning more, click here: 20-Day Gut Cleanse

What do unhealthy foods do to you during exercise?

Have you ever gotten so stressed that you started craving unhealthy foods such as burgers, fries, cake, cookies, ice cream, etc.? I think we all can relate to a greater or lesser degree. But how do these foods affect the quality of your exercise regimen?

Eating unhealthy foods, aka junk food increases your belly fat. Good luck trying to get six pack abs when hot dogs, burgers , and fries, are a staple in your diet.

Weight gain while eating unhealthy foods like processed meats, salty & sugary snack, etc., will ruin your exercise program. If your goal is to lose weight, then you are being counterproductive.

Junk foods also deplete your energy stores making it more difficult for you to perform at your best. On the flip side, eating junk foods leads to a lack of motivation.

Now you have a lack of motivation, which affects your performance in the gym. If you haven’t made the connection yet, stop eating unhealthy/junk foods, or at the very least, limit it a bit.

Hidden Health Hazards: The Most Unhealthy Foods To Never Eat

Most Unhealthy Foods to Avoid

As a Certified Wellness Coach, I often get the question, what can I eat? The very next question is, what are the most unhealthy foods I should be avoiding. I like the 2^nd question more, because believe it or not, it’s much easier to answer.

According to Dr. Peter Glidden, ND, there are 12 unhealthy foods that you should avoid. Not eat in moderation, but completely avoid. Below are the unhealthiest foods and why you should avoid them.

12 Most Unhealthy Foods	Why Avoid?
1. Wheat	Contains gluten. Side effects from gluten include, fatigue, bloating, alternating constipation, and diarrhea) to severe (unintentional weight loss, malnutrition, intestinal damage)
2. Barely	Same as wheat
3. Rye	Same as wheat
4. Oats	Same as wheat. Don’t be fooled, Gluten free- oats, still contain gluten
5. Fried Foods	Once cooking oils are heated, they turn carcinogenic. Eating fried foods, means you are eating carcinogenic/poisonous foods.
6. Oil in a bottle	Depending on how oil is stored and manufactured, it can turn rancid. The challenge is that you can’t tell once the oil has turned rancid. As a result, if it’s not fresh, don’t consume.
7. Well-done meat	The char marks on well-done meat, are carcinogenic and may cause cancer
8. Crispy Potato Skins	Crispy potato skins, whether fried of baked, turn carcinogenic upon direct, high eat.
9. Meat w/ Nitrates	High levels of nitrates can lead to weakness, excess heart rate, fatigue, and dizziness.
10. Carbonated Beverage w/ a Meal	Carbonated beverages when combined with a meal lower your stomach acid, causing indigestion.
11. Soy	Practically all soy produced in the US is GMO.
12. Genetically Modified Foods (GMO)	GMO foods have the potential to lead to allergens and toxicity from the crops

After reviewing this list, I can definitely see why less than 3% of Americans live a “healthy lifestyle”. The list above is the American Diet. It’s the definition of the American diet.

Ways to avoid consuming unhealthy foods

So, I know what you are thinking, “ How do you avoid these all to common foods?”. Well, I’ve come up with a list of ways to avoid consuming unhealthy foods. Here are my top 7 ways to avoid unhealthy foods:

Have a plan. You may have heard the saying, “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” Before doing anything, be sure to create a plan that will keep you from failing and grabbing some In & Out on your way home. Part of having a plan is knowing what you will cook and making sure you have the ingredients. Which is why I recommend step #2 purchase a healthy cookbook. Why? Because a healthy cookbook will have everything laid out for you, shopping list, ingredients, and fun creative ideas
Get creative. Being creative is important as you make some changes to your diet. The last thing you want to do, is meal plan the same meal 5 days in a row. BORING! You can get creative by purchasing a healthy cookbook. I’m currently working on my own gut-friendly cookbook. The dishes will be easy and inspired by comfort food favorites, which will be released late summer 2022.
Knowledge is power. The more you know of why foods are unhealthy, the less likely you are to indulge
Be prepared. Go online and review the menu before you leave the house and call ahead if you have questions.
Healthy fast food options. Find fast food restaurants where you can get delicious foods, that don’t include any of the foods on the 12 bad foods list.
Don’t starve yourself. Eating 2-3 meals a day is healthy. We don’t recommend eating lots of small meals because you need to give you liver time to flush out toxins from the previous meal, which typically takes about 3-4 hours after eating.
Don’t be too restrictive. It’s ok to have some fun here and there, just not every day. Try to limit your junk food intake to 1 meal a week.

What is the unhealthiest food to eat?

After debating on this for some time, I believe that the unhealthiest food to eat is potato wedges. Why? Let’s refer to the 12 unhealthiest foods and why. If you look at potato wedges, they are typically fried or baked at a very high heat, making the crispy skins carcinogenic.

Next, if the potato wedges are fried, then the oil makes the entire wedge carcinogenic. Potato wedges, if eaten almost daily, can lead to diabetes, heart disease or stroke. I’m sure now, you can see why I picked potato wedges as my #1 unhealthiest food to eat.

It’s sad that these types of foods are typically cheaper and more readily available than healthier food options such as organic produce. Why? Check out my other blog post, “Why are the less healthy food choices typically cheaper”, to find out why. There is a ton of research and statistics to share on this topic.

The Truth About Gluten Intolerance: Symptoms and Proven Management Secrets

Gluten Intolerance

I get this question a lot, and quite honestly, I was very confused by what gluten is and why it can wreak havoc on your gut. So let’s start from the beginning. What is gluten?

What is gluten? According to Hopkins Medicine, gluten is a type of protein that’s in wheat and some grains.

So if it’s just a protein, why is it so bad? Gluten is destructive because it’s almost impossible for your stomach to digest, which leads to digestive issues and other issues. Check out this blog post for more on gluten, “ 5 Things You Need To Do To Achieve a Healthy Body Weight And Keep It Permanently”.

Well-known symptoms of gluten intolerance?

As a certified wellness coach, I get this question a lot. Mostly because people don’t realize that their symptom is connected to gluten intolerance. For instance, eczema is a symptom of gluten intolerance. The naturopathic doctors I partner with, suggest removing gluten ( as well as genetically modified organisms) from your diet to see the biggest change in your skin.

Other well-known symptoms of gluten intolerance include ( From Penn State Health & Healthline):

Bloating	Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Diarrhea	Anxiety
Constipation	Autoimmune Disorders
Abdominal Cramping	Joint & Muscle Pain
Lethargy	Brain Fog
Skin Problems ( Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Rosacea)	Leg & Arm Numbness
Depression	Headaches
Unwanted weight loss	Indigestion

What are lesser-known symptoms of gluten intolerance?

Based on the list above, and my experience from talking to people with these symptoms, is that most people do not associate headaches or numbness ( arms and/or legs) with a gluten intolerance. Now, both can be symptoms of other conditions, but you shouldn’t overlook gluten as a factor.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should see a doctor if they persist, and in addition I would highly recommend doing a gut cleanse. I also call it a “reset”, because gluten negatively affects your gut, by inadvertently causing an imbalance of gut bacteria.

In order to “reset” the gut bacteria to normal, we must eliminate foods that are causing the problem ( gluten is just one of many) and use various probiotics to help balance your gut bacteria.

As a result, I have my clients do a 20-day gut cleanse. During the cleanse, we eliminate known gut irritants and take a series of probiotics, and collagen to reset the bacteria to an 80/20 ratio ( 80% good bacteria, 20% bad bacteria).

Can gluten intolerance cause heart palpitations or increased heart rate?

I had a client ask me about this, and honestly, I hadn’t heard of gluten causing heart palpitations. So, I decided to do some research and found a study on this conducted by the National Library of Medicine.

According to the National Library of Medicine, there have been several studies conducted that suggest celiac disease may be associated with a variety of cardiac concerns. Atribal Fibrillation (AF) is the most common and deadly condition, but the studies conducted were unclear if celiac disease is associated with it.

The article went on to say that since celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, inflammation is present, which does predispose patients to develop AF. There were over 64K participants in 4 observational studies, in which the researchers concluded that there is a significant association between celiac disease and increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

In particular, the study went on to state that there is a 38% increased risk of atrial fibrillation if you have celiac disease.

Benefits of Sourdough Bread

So you are probably freaking out thinking, I can never have bread again because of gluten! Not true. There are options depending on how sensitive you are to gluten.

My favorite bread is sourdough. I have always loved sourdough bread. Why? Because it taste great, but more importantly, here are the health benefits of sourdough bread:

Easily digested.
Much lower glycemic index.
Great alternative for those with gluten-sensitivity. Like me!
Contains “good acid”.
Feeds your healthy bacteria.
Less yeast.
Less preservatives.

So, if you are not celiac, try making your own sourdough bread like I did and see how you feel afterwards. Remember, the more dense the bread, the better it is for you; which is why my sourdough bread looks dense. It has less gluten in it because I used gluten-free bread flour.

What symptoms can be mistaken for gluten intolerance?

Some people could confuse anxiety with mental health issues (aka mood disorders) with other conditions, but it could be tied to gluten intolerance. This was a shocker for me, because I always thought that mental health conditions had nothing to do with nutrition but were based on genetics.

There are over 300 million people suffering from depression worldwide. With so many people suffering from depression, I think it’s important that we have this conversation and discuss all options for people who are suffering from depression.

Based on the National Library of Medicine, their review supported several studies indicating that there is an association between mood disorders and gluten consumption to people who are gluten intolerant.

As a result, a gluten-free diet would be ideal for anyone with gluten intolerance and suffering from mood disorder ( anxiety and depression).

How can you identify gluten intolerance?

Have you ever wondered if you were gluten intolerant? The symptoms can represent symptoms of other conditions, so how do you know if you are gluten intolerant?

One way you will know that you have a gluten intolerance is if you get sick after eating anything containing gluten. Some of the side-effects include gas, bloating, constipation, nausea, and feeling tired.

The second way you will know that you have a gluten intolerance is if your skin begins to flake, especially around your hairline, scalp, eyebrows, and mouth. For me I experienced a flaky scalp, and red-raised bumps along my hairline. You may also experience a significant amount of uncontrollable itching.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then I recommend our 20-Day Gut Cleanse. This cleanse is so powerful, that it only takes 20 days to start seeing and feeling a significant change.

At-home remedies?

I recommend my clients do our 20-day gut cleanse, to set their gut bacteria, and start seeing improvements to their skin. Some of the changes you can see are less flaking, scaling, and redness from the inflammation.

Our cleanse incorporates an elimination diet, and a series of supplements that improves the health of your gut. If you are interested in trying the cleanse you can access it here in our Facebook group:

How to Change Your Lifestyle and Lose Weight

Change your lifestyle & lose weight fast in 7 days naturally and permanently!

How do I change my lifestyle to lose weight fast in 7 days naturally and permanently, is a common question that I get as a Certified Wellness Coach. To lose weight in 7 days, you would need to focus your attention on your nutrition and exercise. So, what would be the exact plan I would use for 1 of my clients? First, I would start by having them focus on staying away from the 12 Bad Foods. What are the 12 Bad Foods?

The 12 Bad Foods were originally created by Dr. Wallach. Dr. Wallach noticed that there were 12 foods that lead to chronic diseases, such as obesity. Below are the 12 Bad Foods you should NEVER eat, not eat in moderation, but NEVER eat.

12 ways to lose weight without dieting

Wheat
Barley
Rye
Oats ( except Gluten Free)
Fried Foods
Oils ( cooking or salad dressing oils), yes, this includes Olive Oil. NO OIL OF ANY KIND
Well done meat
Deli Meats with nitrates or nitrites
Carbonated drinks
Baked Potato Skins
Refined Sugar
GMO Foods

Small diet changes to lose weight

Let’s breakdown each of the 12 ways to lose weight without dieting so that you understand how this works.

Gluten and Weight Gain:

#1-4 are all related to gluten. The goal is to be gluten-free. Why? Because gluten wreaks havoc on your gut lining, which contributes to obesity.

Fried Foods and Weight Gain:

Fried foods cause a lot of issues, one being inflammation in your body. Inflammation can inhibit weight loss due to an increase in the body’s acidity levels. As a result, there is an association between weight gain and increasing inflammation. Stop eating fried foods for weight loss.

Oils and Weight Gain:

Ok, so you are probably thinking, how do cooking oil ( like Olive Oil) and the oils found in salad dressing affect your weight? Well, oil leads to increased inflammation in your body. We already learned that inflammation could lead to weight gain. As a result, don’t heat and fry your foods in oil, instead bake, broil, air fry, steam, smoke, or sauté ( in vegan butter).

Well Done Meat and Weight Gain:

Well-done meats have the same problem as oils, inflammation. Where does the inflammation come from? Inflammation can occur due to the char lines on the meat. Those black lines represent carcinogens. Carcinogens lead to inflammation in your body once you consume them.

So what should you do? I recommend my clients cook their meats either rare, medium rare, or medium. If you can’t stand any pink inside your steak, then I would recommend smoking the meat. I bought a smoker years ago, and the flavors are unreal!

Nitrates/Nitrites in Deli Meats and Weight Gain:

The BBC News reported that there was a European study of close to 400,000 adults which found that weight gain ( both men and women) was linked with eating meat. Why? Well, specifically it was processed meats like hot dogs, bologna, bacon, etc. After reviewing the results from the study, it was determined that energy-dense foods like processed meats alter how your body regulates your appetite. Over-consumption is a key factor in weight gain.

Carbonated Drinks and Weight Gain:

Carbonated drinks should not be consumed during a meal. You can drink them in-between meals but not with a meal. Why? Because those fuzzy bubbles we love so much actually lower your stomach acid. When your stomach acid is low, you can’t digest your food. Poor digestion can lead to weight gain because your body can’t properly break down your food, leading to inadequate nutrient absorption, and bloating.

Baked Potato Skins and Weight Gain:

The LA Times ran an article where they found that daily consumption of just 1 extra serving of potatoes ( in any form), caused more weight gain, than drinking an additional 12oz can of your favorite juice or soda!

Refined Sugar and Weight Gain:

Refined sugar is extremely destructive to your health. But why? According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, “Too much sugar may contribute to weight gain, obesity, one of the most significant lifestyle risk factors for developing cancer”. That’s right, weight gain, and obesity are major factors contributing to cancer. That’s why we need to restrict our sugar intake.

So how much sugar is ok to consume daily? According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 25 grams of sugar per day for women (6 teaspoons) and 38 grams of sugar (nine teaspoons) for men. Just limiting your sugar intake can have a huge impact on your health. Start small, say no to 1 can of soda per day. Did you know that there are 39 grams of sugar in one 12oz Cola-Cola can? Now you can see how making 1 small change can make a huge impact on your health.

GMO Foods and Weight Gain:

I must be honest. For years, I didn’t see the value in going non-GMO, and it was mostly because I didn’t understand what that meant. So, let’s start there. What are GMO foods? GMO foods stand for Genetically Modified Organisms. Genetically Modified Organisms are seeds that were injected with pesticides. Why? By injecting the seeds with pesticides, farmers no longer run the risk of losing their entire crops to insects. This was a business decision, NOT a nutritional decision.

So, what’s wrong with eating trace amounts of pesticides? It’s poison! I can’t think of any reason why you would want to knowingly eat small amounts of poison daily. Eventually, something will break, and you will get sick. Stay away from GMO foods and opt for non-GMO foods.

So, you are probably screaming….” What can I eat?”. There are plenty of great gluten-free products, non-GMO foods, and delicious replacements. Start by going to your normal grocery store and asking the clerk where the non-GMO foods are, or healthy foods, just to get started

Lifestyle changes to lose weight permanently

This one really threw me for a loop. I was listening to Dr. Peter Glidden (A wholistic Doctor), discuss the obesity epidemic, not just in the US, but all over the world. His point was that obese people aren’t lazy, they are nutritionally deficient. As a result, their body will continue to crave food, hoping to get the 90 essential nutrients we all need for a healthy life. When your body doesn’t get that, your gut will trigger your brain to make you hungry.

So, first things first, you must consume all of the 90 essential nutrients, daily, in order to lose weight. What are the 90 essential nutrients? The 90 essential nutrients consist of 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, and 12 amino acids. The 90 essential nutrients are specifically formulated to provide the nutrition you can no longer get from food alone. These carefully targeted ingredients are what you need to live your healthiest life.

But, to make it more convenient for you, I’ve partnered with a company called Youngevity, which is the only nutrition company that offers 1 vitamin/mineral pack which includes all 90 essential nutrients, so you don’t even have to think about it.

How long does it take to change your lifestyle

It takes 1 day to change your lifestyle. Your new life starts with you making a decision. Once you make a decision, then you must follow it up with 1-2 small habit changes that you can stack on top of current habits. For instance, when I decided to start drinking 1 protein shake a day.

I started with using the smoothie shaker that I already had in the office, and before I would leave for the day, I would take that shaker, which I used for my green machine for breakfast, clean it, and make my protein shake in the office. I already had everything I needed, I just needed to take that 1 extra step of preparing the shake right before I leave the office for the day. That’s how you habit stack.

Now, if you are looking for fast, radical results, that’s a different story. Change and results, should not be confused. If you are looking for fast results, then I would recommend doing something more drastic, like a healthy cleanse. I offer a 20-day cleanse, which was created by naturopathic doctors and is designed to address your symptoms related to the following chronic conditions:

-Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

-Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

-Obesity

-Type 2 diabetes

-Acne

-Eczema

-Rosacea

-Psoriasis

-Dermatitis

-Autoimmune Diseases such as

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Graves’ disease

-Type 1 diabetes

-Lupus erythematosus

-Multiple sclerosis

-Allergies

-Osteoarthritis

-Bloating

-Constipation

-Gas

-Gallstones

As a certified wellness coach, I’ve recommended this cleanse to my clients. I’ve had 30–60-year-old women lose as much as 11lbs in as little as 2 weeks! Without exercise! Why? Because the cleanse eliminates ALL of the 12 bad foods previously discussed. Is it intense, yes, and I’ve done it myself twice. It takes commitment, but it’s designed to reduce your symptoms from the above chronic conditions, FAST!

Of course, there are multiple ways to lose weight and change your lifestyle. In a previous post, I discussed whether intermittent fasting was good for weight loss. That may resonate with you more than a cleanse. The whole idea is that you start with making a decision today!

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