In this episode, I'm talking about digestion because where our digestion goes, our health goes.

A multitude of studies have researched the relationship between food and digestion and these are the conclusions:

• Coincident with the trend of ultra processed food consumption is an increase in cases of inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic syndrome.
• High consumption of ultra-processed foods in men and women was associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer.
• High consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with functional diarrhea, function constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Regular ultra-processed food consumption upsets balance of flora in digestive tract setting stage for Crohn’s disease.
• Ultra processed food consumption creates bacterial balance associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes in parents and their offspring.

Please recognize that dependence on sterile, ultra convenient, easily accessible, beautifully packaged food items is a recipe for digestive demise. 

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In today's episode we're talking about 5 health myths that can open the door to disease and dysfunction:

1. This (insert ailment) is just part of aging.

2. Eating cereal like Cheerios and Raisin Bran supports healthy cholesterol.

3. High cholesterol is a problem that warrants a statin medication.

4. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is no big deal.

5. Half marathons and other intense fitness challenges are just as good as having a consistent fitness routine and my body will keep showing up for me for years to come.

Let's accumulate health, not hype, or propaganda.

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In this episode, we're talking about erythritol. High blood erythritol levels increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

This is the latest research from the Cleveland Clinic.

It found that erythritol is associated with an over responsiveness of platelets to clotting.

When participants consumed erythritol-sweetened foods, levels in the blood rose 1000 fold above natural levels in the blood. 

Often erythritol is touted as this great sweetener because it is almost entirely unchanged as it goes from the keto cookie, through your gut, into the blood, throughout your entire body and then out your kidneys and into the toilet.  

Unfortunately, in the process it damages gut bacteria and now we see it leads to overactive platelets and clotting. 

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In today's episoder, we're talking about 7 simple eating habits that can transform your health. From my personal experience and working with thousands of patients, here are the 7 key eating habits that have transformed people's lives:

1. Eat nutrient dense foods.🥗

2. Optimize your day and appetite with protein.🥩

3. Delete artificial sweeteners (Aspartame, Splenda, sucralose, Ace K) and sugar added to food🍬

4. Cancel vegetable oils in prepared foods.🌽

5. Hydrate like your body is 75% water because it is.💦

6. Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed.😴

7. Prepare your food in advance.🗓

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In today's episode, we're talking about a commonly perpetuated myth that taking melatonin stops your body's own production of melatonin. 

However, the factors that decrease melatonin production are often overlooked. Factors such as, a diet comprised of processed foods, excess caffeine intake, time indoors and lack of exercise. 

Melatonin is created in the digestive tract and plays a significant role in regulating intestinal motility, you may have heard of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) which is essentially a digestive infection caused by poor intestinal motility.  

Optimal GI production of melatonin can support overcoming SIBO. It helps regulate the immune response, helps to breakdown fatty acids for energy, and supports optimal heart function.

The research on the positive effects of melatonin on the body is just getting started.

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In today's episode, we're talking about some sweet alternatives to cane sugar.

1. Raw honey is the power house of sweeteners.

2. Date sugar is a great option to sweeten up your life as it is literally granulated dried dates.

3. Monkfruit is another great option it is over a 100 times sweeter than cane sugar.

4. Stevia leaf extract is another near zero calories sweetener similar to monkfruit in that it is 100x sweeter than sugar cane and would be a good option to help overcome sugar cane cravings. 

5. Maple syrup especially the extra dark kind is a big winner. 

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In today's episode, we're talking about common nutrient deficiencies that can manifest from a vegan diet such as iron, Vitamin A, Omega 3 fatty acids, Creatine, Beta Alanine, Amino Acids and what to do about them.

Are you adhering to a vegan or vegetarian diet? Can you relate to the following complaint that I often hear in my office? "I used to feel so good on my vegan or vegetarian diet but now I’m drained, losing my hair, feeling cold all the time, have low motivation, libido, and my energy isn’t what it used to be." The reason for these symptoms usually boils down to inadequate nutrition stores and an amino acid deficiency.

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In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between genes and lifestyle in contributing to obesity. It is in fact our life patterns that carry significant more weight in our health and body composition than our genes. It is possible that your life patterns have turned on obesity-promoting genes and turned off high metabolically sound genes and anti-inflammatory genes. One of the first habits I recommend implementing is to cut out vegetable oils. This single habit can change the trajectory of your health.

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In today's episode, I'm talking about peanut butter and how to choose the right one. A good peanut butter contains a reservoir of CoQ10, resveratrol, and phytosterols that help with cholesterol metabolism, as well as a whole host of vitamins and minerals. When choosing a peanut butter, I would look for 100% Valencia peanuts and only two ingredients - organic peanuts and sea salt. Valencia peanuts are mostly grown in dry climates, making it difficult for Aspergillus to grow, the fungus that produces the dreaded disease and cancer-promoting aflatoxin.

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In today's episode, we are talking about the misconception behind sugar-free and fat-free food items aiding in weight loss and regulating blood sugar. Low fat and fat-free foods brought to market over the past 50 years are hyper palatable, meaning the momentary enjoyment of their ingestion is 10 out of 10, but guess what, they raise our insulin levels, trigger our fat cells to hold onto energy, slow our metabolic rate, and make us hungrier. The answer to less sugar in your food routine is not sugar-free soda, sugar-free white chocolate mochas, and sugar-free ranch dressing. The answer is real sweet food like berries, apples, honey, maple syrup. I challenge you to try going a week without sugar-free or fat-free pseudo foods and see how you feel.

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