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Massive New Study Presents Strongest Evidence Yet Linking Processed Foods to Range of Health Problems A February 2024 study involving nearly 10 million participants found strong links between processed foods and health problems. Learn more.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/your-body-has-its-own-built-in-ozempic/

Your Body Has Its Own Built-In Ozempic Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, target metabolic pathways that gut microbes and food molecules already play a key role in regulating

https://scitechdaily.com/climbing-just-50-steps-a-day-can-cut-your-risk-of-heart-disease-by-20/

Climbing Just 50 Steps a Day Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease by 20% Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Climbing at least 50 steps daily can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study from Tulane University suggests. Published in Atherosclerosis, the research found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce the risk of cardiovascu

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/meditation-may-change-the-gut-microbiome-study-of-buddhist-monks-suggests-369222

Meditation May Change the Gut Microbiome, Study of Buddhist Monks Suggests A study of 37 Tibetan Buddhist monks suggests that long-term, deep meditation could positively affect the gut microbiome. The research is published in General Psychiatry.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gut-brain-connection-3-fatty-acids-may-be-linked-to-tau-mediated-damage #3-fatty-acids-may-be-culprits

Gut-brain connection: 3 fatty acids may be linked to tau-mediated damage Share on PinterestCertain gut bacteria may contribute to the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases. Design by MNT; Photography by Ron Levine/Getty Images & Science Photo Library/AlamyThere is increasing evidence that people with Alzheimer’s may have different gut microbiomes than people wi...

https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-first-a-dietary-supplement-shown-to-cut-the-risk-of-hereditary-cancer-by-60?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=3e1d23aca1-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-3e1d23aca1-365490661

Dietary Supplement Cuts Risk of Hereditary Cancer by 60%, Scientists Find A trial spanning more than 20 years and almost 1,000 participants worldwide has found an important result – people with a condition that gives them a higher chance of developing certain cancers can reduce the risk of some of those cancers by more

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/952103

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their colleagues in mBio [https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00101-22].....

https://www.sciencealert.com/transplanting-poo-from-a-younger-mouse-could-help-stave-off-the-effects-of-aging?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=697db81a39-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-697db81a39-365490661

Effects of Aging Have Been Reversed by Putting Young Mouse P**p in Old Mice It sounds like something that might have come out of a sci-fi novel, but it's based on cold, hard, printed research: transplanting f***l microbes from young mice into old mice seems to reverse key signs of aging in the guts, eyes, and brains of the o

https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/03/25/sulforaphane-slows-growth-of-covid-cold-viruses/

Chemical found in leafy greens shown to slow growth of COVID-19 and common cold viruses Sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by coronaviruses, including COVID-19

Medical News Today: Anti-aging supplement works in mice, maybe humans.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/supplement-slows-aging-process-in-mice-and-possibly-humans

Anti-aging supplement works in mice, maybe humans A study from Baylor College of Medicine finds that a supplement can slow or correct various aspects of natural aging in mice, potentially extending human life.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/foods-that-reduce-cortisol

15 Cortisol-Reducing Foods To Eat The Next Time You're Stressed What you eat can have an impact on the inflammation in your body stress often causes.

https://www-inverse-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.inverse.com/mind-body/poop-transplants-reverse-aging/amp?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D

Gut study reveals a “mind-blowing" strategy to reverse aging in the brain Scientists suggest that older mice given gut bacteria transplants from younger mice show learning and memory abilities similar to those of the younger rodents.

https://news.sky.com/story/overeating-not-the-primary-cause-of-obesity-claim-scientists-12406990

Overeating 'not the primary cause of obesity', claim scientists Significant links between obesity and deprivation add evidence to an argument that low-quality food, in particular processed carbohydrates, are driving weight gain.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/gut-bacteria-may-play-key-role-in-risk-for-brain-damage-study-101631201712990.html

Gut bacteria may play key role in risk for brain damage: Study Researchers refer to this as the gut-immune-brain axis. Bacteria in the gut cooperate with the immune system, which in turn monitors gut microbes and develops appropriate responses to them.

https://www.inverse.com/science/gut-aging/amp

Scientists discover a “mind-blowing” link between gut health and age reversal Researchers demonstrate in a mouse model that when older mice have the gut microbiota of younger mice, they display behavioral qualities of younger mice too.

Happy Mother's Day! 🌺🌺🌺

My sweet husband and kids whipped up this awesome breakfast for me today. 😋

Grain-free homemade bread bursting with nutrition and mouth watering berry jam from scratch. Doesn't get better than this!

Checkout the recipes at myfunctionaldietitian.com/best-grain-free-bread/

Delicious Grain-free Blueberry Pancakes -low FODMAP, SCD legal

Try these yummy breakfast pancakes, suited for even those on the most restricted therapeutic diets. These pancakes are gluten free, dairy free, low oxalate and scd friendly. At the same time, they are super nutritious, taste great, and are super easy to whip up.

Get the recipe at: myfunctionaldietitian.com/scd-blueberry-pancakes/

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/02/stanford-scientists-link-ulcerative-colitis-to-missing-gut-micro.html

Stanford scientists link ulcerative colitis to missing gut microbes Bacteria normally inhabiting healthy people’s intestines — and the anti-inflammatory metabolites these bacteria produce — are depleted in ulcerative colitis patients, a Stanford study shows.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3904748922910675&id=212758788776392

8 Tips to Improve Sleep and Fight Insomnia | Chris Kresser Do you have trouble sleeping? Make sleep a priority by following these eight tips that will help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/12/the-fda-should-consider-vitamin-d-as-a-pharmaceutical-agent-for-covid.html

The FDA should consider vitamin D as a pharmaceutical agent for COVID The public is now embracing vitamin supplementation, and it is ethically appropriate and timely for the FDA to consider vitamin D as a pharmaceutical agent to review the vitamin D clinical studies and issue its recommendations.

Did you know that an underlying cause of many digestive problems like IBS, Crohn's and UC is dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is an imbalance in your microbiota, or gut bacteria. This can mean you have too little beneficial bacteria in your gut or an overabundance of harmful bacteria. 🦠🦠🦠

The good news is that diet and lifestyle play a HUGE role in this. By minimizing antibiotic usage except when absolutely necessary, increasing fiber intake, decreasing alcohol and processed foods, and managing stress you can significantly improve your microbiota and experience improvement in your GI symptoms. 💃💃💃

Functional gut testing such as the GI MAP test, a comprehensive stool analysis can also be very helpful in identifying dysbiosis and guiding personalized treatment

Book a session today to learn how to fix your gut! Link in bio.

There's no better time than now to gift yourself with a functional nutrition package to transform your health in 2021!

Book today to:
*Reduce gut symptoms like bloating, diarrhea/constipation, gas, or indigestion
*Improve your mood, reduce anxiety, depression and increase focus
*Sleep better and wake up well rested
*Discover the nutrients your body needs and how to get them
*Identify food sensitivities/intolerances
*Increase your energy and vitality

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People frequently ask me what they should eat to improve their gut symptoms, whether they might be suffering from constipation, diarrhea, pain, bloating, or gas. Often, the same people have brain issues as well, such as fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, headaches, or difficulty sleeping. That's because the connection between the gut and brain is HUGE!

The good news is that there is SO much you can do from a nutritional standpoint to heal your gut and regain optimal digestive AND brain health.

Of course, each person is unique and would benefit from a diet plan personalized to their specific health needs, preferances and tolerances. However, I've included here some foundational foods that the vast majority of people with gut and brain issues benefit from incorporating in their daily diets. Try to see if you can pick at least one choice from each food group every day to start improving your health today!

For more info and gut healing recipes, check out my website: www.myfunctionaldietitian.com

Gut Healing Yemenite Soup-
One of my favorite recipes for when it gets chilly outside!

This recipe is SCD legal, GAPs friendly and Paleo, and is bursting with health benefits.

Get the recipe and learn more about its gut healing benefits at https://myfunctionaldietitian.com/yemenite-soup/

Here are some simple tips for those of you struggling with digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, or heartburn. 🤢🤢🤢

There is hope out there! Instead of putting bandaids on the issue by taking laxatives, TUMS, Advil or other OTC drugs 💊💊💊, it's so important to get to the underlying root cause of your gut issues. Once you know the root cause, you can tackle your health issues once and for all!

Practice these tips to promote long lasting gut health because.....
healthy gut= healthy you 💪💪💪

A Surprising Way That Exercise Improves Your Mind Research shows that exercise improves your microbiota, boosting your mood.

Best Lentil Salad-

The perfect quick lunch, especially if you're on a therapeutic diet to heal your gut. This recipe is SCD legal, GAPS friendly, low FODMAP, and low oxalate! Best of all, it's easy to make and tastes great.

Get the recipe and learn more about its health benefits at:
https://myfunctionaldietitian.com/lentil-salad/

If 3 or more of these symptoms are screaming your name, you definitely will want to consider getting tested for SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

SIBO is when bacteria abnormally increases in the small intestine, instead of staying where it belongs in the large intestine.

So many people who come to me have SIBO as an underlying cause of their health complaints and only discover this after YEARS of searching for answers and trying and failing all kinds of diets and meds! Fortunately, SIBO can be naturally treated and reversed through a combination of diet, herbal antimicrobials, and natural prokinetics.

Learn more on how to test and treat by booking a call with me: bit.ly/skaganas