Gabrielle Grandell BSc,FMCHC,CLT,NBC-HWC

It’s all too common for doctors to reach for the prescription pad when gut health issues arise. But is medication really the only answer? 🍽️💊

The Overlooked Power of Nutrition:
Root Cause vs. Symptom Relief 🌱
Medications often focus on alleviating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. Nutrition, on the other hand, can heal from the inside out, restoring balance and long-term gut health.

Healing Through Food 🥦
The right foods can reduce inflammation, repair the gut lining, and promote a healthy microbiome. Imagine what your body could achieve if you gave it the nutrients it truly needs!

Avoiding Side Effects ❌
While medications come with side effects, a nutrition-focused approach offers a natural, side-effect-free path to healing your gut and improving overall wellness.

By embracing the power of nutrition, you can take control of your health and achieve lasting results that medications can not provide.💯

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Nature gives me LIFE! 💚

Cabbage "Tostadas" with Lime Crema 🍋‍🟩🍅

Ingredients

Cabbage Steaks:

• 1 green cabbage
• Avocado oil spray
• salt to taste
• taco seasoning: chili powder, onion, powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin

Toppings:

• Avocado oil
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• chili powder, onion, powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt

• 14 oz can refried black beans
• 8 oz grape tomatoes, sliced

Lime Crema:

• 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
• 1/2 large lime, juiced + zested
• 1 tsp honey
• almond milk for thinning

Instructions

Cabbage Steaks:

• Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Keep your cabbage core intact, slice cabbage in half first then into thick slices. Place them on a baking tray and spray with avocado oil. Season with seasonings. Roast in oven for 35 minutes

Toppings:

• In a large skillet, heat oil and then saute onion for 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef and using a wooden spoon break everything up until no longer pink and cooked through. Season with seasonings, generously. After spreading the refried beans on top of the cabbage slices, top them with the ground beef and pop back into the oven for 5 minutes

Assembly:

• Remove from oven and top with tomatoes

Lime Crema:

• Blend together the ingredients and drizzle over the top

Your discernment, together with God's faithfulness, is a powerful combination.

Earth Angel 🪽 ✨️ 🤍 🙏

These are 8 root causes of constipation that are not often considered in the traditional standard of care:

1. Fluids- make sure you're drinking enough; increase your fluids if you increase your fiber; be sure to add in minerals if you have a water filter

2. Fiber- the average American gets ~15g of fiber per day, but it should be more like 25-30g minimum. Mix up the plant based foods!

3. Your brain/stress- Stressing is one of the number one reasons people are (and stay) constipated. You need to give your nervous system a break if you want it to do things more efficiently.

4. Stomach acid- Low stomach acid can lead to constipation. If you're low in stomach acid, it's much harder to digest heavy protein/meat meals, and things move much slower.

5. Medications- It's a good idea to research the side effects of any medication you're on. Assess if the constipation worsened around the same time of starting it. This allows you to bring it to your provider that started you on it to discuss possible alternative options.

6. Thyroid- A low functioning thyroid can be a notorious contributor to SIBO and constipation. Most traditional practitioners don't run a full thyroid panel, which means you're missing a lot of the picture. Addressing the whole thyroid may greatly change your bowel habits.

7. GI infections- The main infections that cause constipation are methane-dominant SIBO, dysbiotic flora (imbalance of the good and bad gut bacteria), and candida overgrowth. It's not always as simple as taking a probiotic, eating more veggies, and giving it time.

8. Food sensitivities- Many food sensitivities present themselves as constipation. The most often offenders are corn, soy, shellfish, and eggs, but could be a completely different list depending on what you're experiencing.

You can't ask your body to heal if you're not giving it the tools to do so! I'm here to assist with these things. Here's to happier, healthier days ahead.

From regulating your immune system to controlling your nervous system, there are many different ways that the microbiome can impact your overall health. We now know that the microbiome is also a key player in deciding how your body processes calories and stores body fat.

Want to learn more about your gut microbiome and how to make it work better for you?
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Our bodies are remarkably resilient and capable of thriving when fueled with the right nutrients. Real, whole foods provide the essential building blocks for optimal health, while man-made ultra processed foods often do more harm than good. By prioritizing a diet rich in natural foods, we can enhance our well-being, boost our gut health and immune system, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Let's embrace the power of real food and give our bodies the nourishment they deserve.

Check out my website if you want to learn more about how I can help.
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Let's work together so every meal is a joy, not a gamble.

If you're struggling with gut issues, remember you don't have to suffer in silence. It's time to take control of your health and say goodbye to gut symptoms for good!

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🚨 Let's break the silence: Constipation is more common than you think, but no one wants to talk about it!

Regular laxative use is linked to higher rates of dementia

Slow motility issues are a cause for SIBO, IBS, GERD, bloating, gas, etc

Supporting natural bowel function is key to restoring long-term gut health

Consistent laxative use increases the production of toxins

Laxatives can make constipation worse by decreasing muscle and nerve response

It's time to bring this hidden issue to light. Reach out if you would like some solutions for smoother days ahead.

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