Younger with Dr. Robyn Benson

Why Food Intolerance Is the Real Cause for Weight Gain — JJ Virgin


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Key Takeaways:

  • JJ wanted to be a broadway actress and dancer but transitioned into aerobics. 
  • As JJ was helping her clients through their weight loss journey, she saw firsthand their struggles with weight.
  • What’s the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?
  • We’re taught that bloating is ‘normal’ and that joint pain is ‘normal.’
  • JJ recommends first taking a look at the quality of your food.
  • What are the top seven most common food sensitivities? Gluten, Dairy, Corn, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Sugar, and Artificial Sweeteners.
  • It’s important to get tested to really understand what you might be reacting badly to.
  • Why is gluten so damaging to our gut?
  • If you’re trying to lose weight, dairy is not your friend.
  • Everyone is going to comfort food right now, but that’s the worst thing you can do for your gut!
  • Take some time to optimize your Vitamin D intake.

 

Episode Summary:

JJ Virgin shares the seven most common food sensitivities our society faces and how food intolerance holds us back from living a younger, healthier life. If you’re struggling to keep off the pounds or suffer from chronic fatigue, it might be because you’re fighting a low-grade infection. Clear your palette, find food alternatives, and let your body heal!

 

Guest Bio:

Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40-plus.

 

JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, two years as the on-screen nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on TV.

 

JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspiration lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life.

 

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide

Dryoun.com — Download Dr. Youn’s free eBook, Ten Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know.

TheSpaDr.com

Jjvirgin.com

Grab your free gift here: Jjvirgin.com/7foods — Download your 7 Foods Cheatsheet Guide.

 

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