understanding digestion

DIGESTIONU N D E R S T A N D I N G

Naomi Nakamura, Live FAB Life

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HI!

The beauty of your

body, your skin, and

your hair depend on

the health of your gut.

The health of your

immune system

depends on the health

of your gut.

THE IMPORTANCE OFHEALTHY DIGESTION

The health of your

mind depends on the

health of your gut.

“A WELL-FUNCTIONING GUT WITHHEALTHY GUT FLORA HOLDS THE

ROOTS TO OUR HEALTH. AND,JUST AS A TREE WITH STICK

ROOTS IS NOT GOING TO THRIVE,THE REST OF THE BODY CANNOT

THRIVE WITHOUT A WELL-FUNCTIONING DIGESTIVE SYSTEM”

- Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride

L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M

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C O N S T I P A T I O NA C I D R E F L U XP O O R S L E E P

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H E A D A C H E SC H R O N I C C O L D SS K I N I R R I T A N T S

DIGESTION


U N D E R S T A N D I N G

D I G E S T I O N B E G I N S I N T H E M O U T H A N D C O N T I N U E ST H R O U G H T H E E S O P H O G U S , S T O M A C H , S M A L LI N T E S T I N E S , A N D C O L O N .

T H E G O A L O F D I G E S T I O N I S T O S O R T G O O D N U T R I E N T SF R O M B A D N U T R I E N T S , S O Y O U R B O D Y C A N A S S I M I L A T EW H A T I T N E E D S T O T H R I V E .

ASNEAKPEEKInside Your DigestiveSystem

GUTFLORABASICS

“Gut flora consists of a complex ofmicroorganism species that live inthe digestive tracts.”

The number of bacteria living in your gut

is 100 trillion.

Research shows your gut flora can affect

numerous processes in your body

including your metabolism, energy

production, nutrition, and genetic

expression. (Mercola, How Your Gut Flora

Influences Your Health, 2012)

GOODBACTERIAVSBADBACTERIA

There must be a balance of good and bad

bacteria in your body for healthy

digestion.

The ideal ratio is 85% good bacteria to 15%

bad bacteria.

Nutrient absorption

Decreased food allergies

Good digestion

Regulated body weight

Reduced inflammation

Synthesized nutrients such as Vitamin K, B12, biotin, and

medium-chain fatty acids

GOOD BACTERIAT H E B E N E F I T S O F

WHAT ISLEAKYGUT

“Leaky Gut Syndrome”, alsocalled “increased intestinalpermeability”, is the result ofdamage to the intestinal lining”.

- Dr. Andrew Weil, What is Leaky Gut?, 2013

LEAKY GUT


I S L I N K E D T O :

C E L I A C D I S E A S EG E R D

I B SA L L E R G I E S

H E A R T D I S E A S EA U T I S M

I B SC R O H N ’ S D I S E A S E

M E N T A L D I S O R D E R S

DO I HAVELEAKY GUTSYNDROME?

Symptoms:Fatigue

Food Allergies

Inflammation

Common Cold

Weakened Immune System

Anxiety & Depression

Adrenal Fatigue

Inability to Lose Weight

Skin Problems

HOW DID IGET LEAKYGUTSYNDROME?

Causes:

Antibiotics

Poor Diet

Chronic Stress

Environmental Toxins

Digestive Distress

Toxic Overload

PROBIOTICS

FERMENTEDFOODS

PREBIOTICS

S O L U T I O N S T OI M P R O V E G U T F L O R A

THEPOOPSCOOP

People who have healthy digestion should

eliminate at least 1-3 times per day.

Your poop should be a healthy, smooth-

like sausage, brown in color, and easy to

pass.

Striving for the perfect stool is really

striving for perfect health.

TRANSITTIME

When you eat foods, you need tounderstand how long they take todigest.

The transit time of your foods should be

around 12-24 hours.

Less than 12 hours means malabsorption

and is often expressed through diarrhea.

More than 24 hours typically leads to

constipation.

SUGGESTIONS:Follow an elimination diet to learn which

foods are right for your body.

Add a good quality probiotic.

Eat simple combinations of foods to

decrease congestion.

Many people eat “healthy foods”, butthey are also eating foods to which they

may have sensitivities.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY

A SIMPLEPLATEChoose one of the following to make asimple plate for optimal digestion:

Vegetables with grains

Vegetables with proteins

Vegetables with fats

Superfoods: chlorella, camu camu, raw cacao,

bee pollen

Green foods: any food that is rich in chlorophyll

Foods rich in Vitamin D or sunlight: cod liver oil,

eggs, sardines, yogurt, kefir

Foods rich in Zinc: oysters, turkey, kefir, yogurt

Medicinal foods such as miso, kefir, yogurt,

sprouts

Coconut and coconut oil

Berries of any kind

Raw apple cider vinegar

Herbs & spices: ginger, garlic, oregano, turmeric,

black pepper

FOODS THATIMPROVE DIGESTION+ INCREASEIMMUNITY

HEALINGANDREPAIR

Foods that can restore yourdigestion:

Fermented Foods

Kefir

Sauerkraut

Kimchee

Yogurt (non-dairy)

PROBIOTICS


C O N S U M I N G P R O B I O T I C S A N DP R E B I O T I C S A R E E S S E N T I A LF O R H E A L T H Y G U T F L O R A .

T A K I N G A P R O B I O T I C D A I L YI S K E Y F O R Y O U R H E A L T H ,

H A P P I N E S S , A N D V I T A L I T Y !

PREBIOTICS


Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that move through thedigestive system and help the good bacteria to grow.

Prebiotics are food for the good bacteria in your gut. Whenprobiotics and prebiotics are combined, you have the perfectcombination for a healthy gut.

Examples of probiotics and prebiotics are found in kefir andyogurt.

PREBIOTICFOODS

Raw chicory root

Raw Jerusalem artichoke

Raw dandelion greens

Raw garlic

Raw leek

Raw and cooked onion

Raw banana

Asparagus

MAKE THEBESTCHOICESEat Clean

Eat Simple

Proper Food Combining

Hydrate

Avoid junk, toxins, and sugar

BY IMPROVING YOURDIGESTION WITHHEALTHY FOODS,PROBIOTICS, AND

PREBIOTICS, YOU WILLFEEL ENDLESS ENERGY

& BE HEALTHY!


Discover:YOUR unique healthy blueprint

Which foods give you optimal energy, and

jumpstart your metabolism

How to plan your own healthy, stress-free

meals – even if you’ re busy and have no

time.

Tips or cooking healthy breakfast, lunch,

and dinner recipes that will leave you

satisfied with every bite

Tactics for crowding out the bad stuff, so

you can bring in yummy foods to replace ‘

em –no deprivation here!

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