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Stop Snacking and Boost Your Energy: The Simple Digestive Hack!
In this episode of The Shift with CJ, CJ dives deep into why constant snacking might not be as beneficial as we think and how it disrupts a vital digestive process called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). This complex is like the "cleaning crew" of our digestive system, ensuring leftover food particles and bacteria are swept away during fasting periods between meals. However, frequent snacking can interrupt this process, leading to issues like bloating, poor digestion, and even bacterial overgrowth.
CJ also shares his personal experience of cutting down on snacks and how it improved his digestion and energy levels. The episode offers insightful biohacking tools like infrared saunas, molecular hydrogen water, and red light therapy to optimize gut health. Practical tips are also provided to help listeners reduce snacking and improve their overall well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of the MMC: This process clears food residue and moves bacteria to their proper place, but constant snacking disrupts it, leading to digestive issues.
- Hormonal Regulation: The hormone motility is key in activating the MMC, but eating too frequently keeps its levels low, preventing the MMC from functioning.
- Consequences of Disrupted MMC: Issues like Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can arise, causing bloating and malabsorption of nutrients.
- Balanced Meals: A well-rounded meal with protein, fats, and fiber keeps you fuller longer, reducing the urge to snack.
- Biohacking Tools: Infrared saunas, hydrogen water, and light therapy can support digestive health and overall wellness.
5 Things You Can Start Doing Today:
- Plan Your Meals: Focus on eating three balanced meals a day to avoid the need for constant snacking.
- Stay Hydrated: Often thirst is mistaken for hunger. Drinking plenty of water can reduce unnecessary snacking.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to true hunger and fullness cues, eating mindfully and slowly.
- Incorporate Activity: Regular exercise not only supports digestion but also helps manage stress, which impacts gut health.
- Get Quality Sleep: Prioritize sleep, as it’s crucial for proper digestion and maintaining healthy hunger cues.
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By Chiranjeev Malhotra
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In this episode of The Shift with CJ, CJ dives deep into why constant snacking might not be as beneficial as we think and how it disrupts a vital digestive process called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). This complex is like the "cleaning crew" of our digestive system, ensuring leftover food particles and bacteria are swept away during fasting periods between meals. However, frequent snacking can interrupt this process, leading to issues like bloating, poor digestion, and even bacterial overgrowth.
CJ also shares his personal experience of cutting down on snacks and how it improved his digestion and energy levels. The episode offers insightful biohacking tools like infrared saunas, molecular hydrogen water, and red light therapy to optimize gut health. Practical tips are also provided to help listeners reduce snacking and improve their overall well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of the MMC: This process clears food residue and moves bacteria to their proper place, but constant snacking disrupts it, leading to digestive issues.
- Hormonal Regulation: The hormone motility is key in activating the MMC, but eating too frequently keeps its levels low, preventing the MMC from functioning.
- Consequences of Disrupted MMC: Issues like Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can arise, causing bloating and malabsorption of nutrients.
- Balanced Meals: A well-rounded meal with protein, fats, and fiber keeps you fuller longer, reducing the urge to snack.
- Biohacking Tools: Infrared saunas, hydrogen water, and light therapy can support digestive health and overall wellness.
5 Things You Can Start Doing Today:
- Plan Your Meals: Focus on eating three balanced meals a day to avoid the need for constant snacking.
- Stay Hydrated: Often thirst is mistaken for hunger. Drinking plenty of water can reduce unnecessary snacking.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to true hunger and fullness cues, eating mindfully and slowly.
- Incorporate Activity: Regular exercise not only supports digestion but also helps manage stress, which impacts gut health.
- Get Quality Sleep: Prioritize sleep, as it’s crucial for proper digestion and maintaining healthy hunger cues.