What You Should And Shouldn't Eat For Your Gut

Luke Coutinho
24 Jul 202310:22

Summary

TLDRIn this health-focused video, the speaker emphasizes the critical role of gut health in overall well-being, linking it to various medical issues. They discuss the significance of prebiotics and probiotics, suggesting natural food sources and homemade options. The video also addresses the impact of sleep deprivation on gut health, advocating for proper rest as a non-negotiable aspect of maintaining a healthy gut. The speaker touches on the importance of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and the avoidance of sugar and junk food for a balanced gut microbiome. They conclude by highlighting the interconnectedness of gut health with conditions like obesity and the need for a comprehensive approach to health that includes diet, lifestyle, and sleep.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 Gut health is crucially linked to a wide range of health issues, including medical and skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, and more.
  • 🍽️ Smart fasting can leverage the body's intelligence to improve gut health, aiding in various health improvements.
  • πŸ₯¬ Prebiotics and probiotics are beneficial for gut health, with prebiotics found in raw onions, apples, and other vegetables, while probiotics can be sourced from fermented foods and cultured yogurts.
  • 🚫 Not everyone tolerates fermented foods well, which can indicate poor gut health, underscoring the importance of individual dietary needs.
  • 🌱 Homemade fermented foods can be a cost-effective and powerful way to introduce probiotics into one's diet.
  • πŸ”„ Fiber intake, both soluble and insoluble, is essential for gut health, but the quantity and timing of consumption should be tailored to individual needs.
  • πŸ’Š The market offers a variety of probiotic supplements, but quality varies; symbionics, which combine prebiotics and probiotics, can be particularly effective.
  • πŸ›‘ Excess omega-6 from refined and seed oils can disrupt gut health, while omega-3 is vital for gut repair and can be supplemented when dietary sources are limited.
  • 🍬 Sugar and junk food feed bad bacteria in the gut, and fasting or eliminating these can help reduce their negative impact.
  • πŸ’€ Sleep is non-negotiable for gut health; even one night of sleep deprivation can disrupt the gut microbiome, emphasizing the importance of adequate sleep for overall health.

Q & A

  • What is the connection between gut health and various medical issues?

    -Gut health is connected with a wide range of medical issues, including skin problems, hair issues, autoimmune conditions, and more. The health of the gut can impact overall health significantly.

  • How does smart fasting help in improving gut health?

    -Smart fasting harnesses the body's intelligence to allow it to perform its natural functions more effectively, which can help in maintaining and improving gut health.

  • What is the role of prebiotics and probiotics in gut health?

    -Prebiotics and probiotics are essential for gut health. Prebiotics are found in raw onions, apples, and other vegetables, while probiotics can be obtained from fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi. They support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

  • Why is it important to consider bio-individuality when discussing gut health?

    -Bio-individuality means that each person's body responds differently to various foods and supplements. Some people may not tolerate fermented foods, which can indicate poor gut health, while others may have different sensitivities.

  • How can homemade fermented foods contribute to gut health?

    -Homemade fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir can be a cost-effective and powerful way to introduce probiotics into one's diet, supporting gut health.

  • What is the significance of fiber in relation to gut health?

    -Fiber, both soluble and insoluble, is crucial for gut health. It helps in maintaining a balance of gut bacteria and can prevent issues like constipation or bloating. However, the quantity and type of fiber should be adjusted based on individual needs.

  • Why is omega-3 important for gut repair and what are some sources of omega-3?

    -Omega-3 plays a significant role in the repair of the gut lining and overall gut health. It can be sourced from wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, and organic, cage-free, pasture-fed eggs, or through supplements.

  • How does the consumption of sugar and junk food affect gut health?

    -Sugar and junk food can feed bad bacteria in the gut, leading to an imbalance in the gut microbiome. Fasting or eliminating these foods can help reduce the bad bacteria and improve gut health.

  • What is the relationship between sleep deprivation and gut health?

    -Sleep deprivation can cause dysregulation in the gut microbiome, negatively impacting gut health. Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy gut.

  • How can adapting to local cuisine in a new country affect gut health?

    -Adapting to local cuisine, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, can positively influence gut health by introducing biodiversity and helping the gut microbiome adapt to new environments.

  • What is the significance of the term 'sibo' in relation to gut health and obesity?

    -SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a condition that can lead to symptoms like bloating, constipation, and brain fog. Addressing SIBO can help with weight loss and overall gut health.

Outlines

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🌿 Gut Health and Nutrients

The paragraph discusses the importance of gut health and its connection to various health issues. It emphasizes the role of prebiotics and probiotics in maintaining a healthy gut, suggesting natural sources like raw onions, apples, and fermented foods. The speaker also touches on the concept of bio-individuality, meaning that dietary needs vary from person to person. The importance of fiber, both soluble and insoluble, is highlighted, and the speaker advises on how to introduce them into one's diet. The paragraph also mentions the significance of omega-3 fatty acids in gut repair and the potential need for supplementation, especially for those who cannot source omega-3 rich foods like wild-caught fish or grass-fed meats.

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🍽️ Diet and Gut Health

This paragraph delves into the impact of diet on gut health, focusing on the negative effects of sugar and junk food, which feed bad bacteria in the gut. The speaker suggests fasting or eliminating these foods to reduce bad bacteria. It also addresses common food intolerances like lactose and gluten, recommending medical tests for confirmation before making dietary changes. The importance of a diverse diet, including local cuisine, is stressed for a healthy gut microbiome. The paragraph also links gut health to obesity and hormonal issues, introducing the concept of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its symptoms. The speaker advocates for a comprehensive approach to obesity that includes gut health protocols and lifestyle changes.

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πŸ’€ Sleep and Gut Health

The final paragraph stresses the critical role of sleep in maintaining gut health. It explains how sleep deprivation can disrupt the gut microbiome, even after just one night, and the importance of adequate sleep for overall health. The speaker encourages listeners to prioritize sleep and suggests that with proper planning, it's possible to improve sleep duration. The paragraph concludes by reinforcing the idea that achieving good health is about getting the basics right, including proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep, rather than seeking complex and expensive solutions.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Gut Health

Gut health refers to the condition of the digestive system, particularly the balance of bacteria in the gut. In the video, gut health is emphasized as a critical factor affecting overall health, including skin, hair, and autoimmune conditions. The speaker discusses how various factors like diet, fiber intake, and sleep can impact gut health, and how improving it can lead to better overall well-being.

πŸ’‘Prebiotics

Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. The video mentions raw onions, apples, and garlic as examples of prebiotic foods that can be consumed to support gut health. Prebiotics are important because they provide the necessary nutrients for probiotics to thrive.

πŸ’‘Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for health, especially the digestive system. The script talks about fermented foods and cultured yogurts as natural sources of probiotics. The speaker also touches on the importance of consuming probiotics in the right way and at the right time to ensure they are effective.

πŸ’‘Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are those that have been through a process of fermentation, which can enhance their nutritional value and provide probiotics. The video mentions foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir as examples. These foods are highlighted as powerful for gut health, but the speaker also notes that not everyone can tolerate them due to individual differences in gut health.

πŸ’‘Fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the human body cannot fully digest, and it's important for maintaining a healthy digestive system. The video discusses both soluble and insoluble fiber, explaining their roles in gut health. The speaker warns against both over- and under-consumption of fiber, emphasizing the need for balance.

πŸ’‘Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including gut health. The video mentions that omega-3 aids in the repair of the gut and is particularly important for those with specific health conditions. The speaker also notes the difficulty in obtaining omega-3 from food sources today, making supplements a potential option.

πŸ’‘Symbionics

Symbionics refers to a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, which are meant to work synergistically to support gut health. The video explains that a probiotic is most effective when paired with a prebiotic, hence the importance of symbionics in maintaining a healthy gut.

πŸ’‘Sugar

The video discusses sugar as an 'empty calorie' that can negatively impact gut health by feeding bad bacteria. The speaker suggests that reducing or eliminating sugar intake can help starve these harmful bacteria, thus promoting a healthier gut environment.

πŸ’‘Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is the lack of sufficient sleep, which the video connects to poor gut health. The speaker explains that even one night of poor sleep can disrupt the gut microbiome, emphasizing the importance of adequate sleep for maintaining gut health and overall well-being.

πŸ’‘Biodiversity

Biodiversity in the context of the video refers to the variety of foods one consumes, which should ideally be as colorful and varied as a rainbow. The speaker suggests that consuming a diverse range of foods, including local cuisine when in a new country, can positively impact gut health and the gut microbiome.

πŸ’‘Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

SIBO is a condition where an excessive amount of bacteria grows in the small intestine, leading to various symptoms like bloating and constipation. The video discusses how addressing SIBO can help with weight loss and overall gut health, connecting it to the broader theme of the importance of gut health in managing obesity.

Highlights

Gut health is connected with various medical issues, including skin, hair, and autoimmune conditions.

Smart fasting can harness the body's intelligence to improve gut health.

Prebiotics and probiotics are essential for gut health, with fermented foods being a powerful source.

Individual tolerance to fermented foods can indicate the state of one's gut health.

Bio-individuality is key; not everyone can tolerate fermented foods.

Prebiotics can be found in raw onions, apples, and vegetables, supporting gut health.

Probiotics in natural forms like cultured yogurts and fermented foods are beneficial.

Homemade fermented foods are a cost-effective way to get probiotics.

For certain conditions like colitis, the right balance of fiber is crucial for gut health.

Vitamins and minerals, especially omega-3, play a significant role in gut repair.

The sequence of food intake matters, with raw and cooked foods affecting gut health.

Omega-6 and Omega-9 intake should be balanced, as excess omega-6 can disrupt gut health.

Supplemental omega-3 is important for specific patients for gut and immune system health.

Sugar and junk food feed bad bacteria in the gut, and fasting or eliminating them can improve gut health.

High fructose corn syrup is disastrous for gut health, especially when combined with antibiotics.

Lactose and gluten intolerance should be diagnosed through testing rather than assumptions.

Adapting to local cuisine in new countries can positively impact gut health.

Gut bacteria are intelligent and adapt to various factors, including antibiotics and medications.

Abdominal fat and obesity are linked to gut health, and addressing gut issues can aid in weight loss.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a common issue that can be addressed to improve gut health.

Sleep deprivation has a direct impact on gut health, and proper sleep is essential for overall well-being.

Fundamentals like proper nutrition, sleep, and stress management are crucial for maintaining gut health.

Transcripts

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I hope you're having a great day today

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we're going to talk about if you watched

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my video yesterday we spoke about the

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gut the health of your gut and how it's

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connected with every possible you know

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medical issue skin issue hair issue

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autoimmune condition and yesterday we

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spoke about harnessing the human body's

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intelligence through smart fasting to do

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most of the work that it can actually do

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today we're going to talk about

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nutrients and the impact of your sleep

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deprivation or your poor quality sleep

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on your gut

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most people think about prebiotics and

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probiotics and they are fabulous they're

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excellent when used the right way at the

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right time

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we look at prebiotics we look at

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probiotics in the supplement form or

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through your natural foods fermented

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foods are very very powerful foods for

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your gut but again everyone everything I

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speak about everyone's different

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remember that some people cannot

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tolerate fermented food in fact it makes

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them feel more bloated this actually

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speaks volumes about how poor their gut

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health is now this is especially if

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there was a point in your life where you

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could consume fermented and now you

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cannot I can understand if all through

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your life fermented food doesn't suit

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you then it's completely different

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everyone's different remember bio

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individuality

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prebiotics okay simple raw onion Apple

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vegetables that we have before our meals

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so we can have it in our form of our

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salads garlic all of these are

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prebiotics probiotics in your natural

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form would be your fermented foods your

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cultured yogurts of course without the

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hormones and without all of the uh

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antibiotics in if you're vegan you have

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all your sakras your kimchi's your your

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Naturals all of the fermented foods

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these are powerful for you and you

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should be consuming it every single day

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if it suits you now if you don't want to

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spend a lot of money in buying these

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products you can even make them at home

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there are simple recipes how to make

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Sakura how to make make fermented

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vegetables in fact you could take your

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favorite vegetables like sticks of

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carrot sticks of radish you know and you

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can ferment them at home and have your

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own powerful probiotic kefir another

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super powerful probiotic everyone's

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different now when if you're a patient

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of colitis irritation of Crohn's too

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much fiber can create disaster too

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little fiber can also create disaster

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which is why it is so important for you

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to understand

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how to introduce soluble and insoluble

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fiber at the right time there are a lot

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of extreme groups that are now talking

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about the human body not requiring

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requiring any amount of fiber and that's

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mainly in the carnivore groups and

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they're absolutely correct if you're

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purely carnivore and you're eating a

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couple of vegetables you're absolutely

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fine but what about if you're vegetarian

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what about if you're vegan what about if

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you don't eat meat fiber is extremely

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important insoluble soluble the right

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quantity the right time a lot of people

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over feed themselves with fiber and

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fiber supplements and they have more

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problems and some people have the lack

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of fiber this is extremely important for

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you when it comes to vitamins and

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minerals omega-3 plays a huge role in

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the repair of your gut over and above

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for soluble insoluble fiber and over and

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above your prebiotics and your

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probiotics when it comes to

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supplementation

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the market is full of cheap probiotics

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and good probiotics you also have

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symbionics which is a combination of a

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pre and a pro and technically it should

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be that way because a probiotic is

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useless without a Prebiotic which is why

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the way you eat your meals is also

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extremely important what goes into your

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system first what goes into your system

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last you start with your raws you start

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with you cook vegetables your proteins

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your fats and then you reach the

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carbohydrates that is called the UK

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lifestyle flow of eating if you don't

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know about it watch our video that we've

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done on that

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omega-6 and Omega 9. the human body

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needs very little of it but today most

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people have an excess of omega-6 because

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of refined oils because of seed oils and

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because of eating too much of outside

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food and junk food when I have too much

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of omega-6 I mess up my gut health

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omega-3 is extremely important and

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that's why for very specific patients we

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will use supplemental omega-3 vegetarian

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or non-vegetarian for their overall gut

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their immune system inflammation

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Alzheimer's cancers whatever it is and

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some people who have the ability to

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Source foods that are rich in omega-3

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naturally they don't need supplements

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but that's very difficult to find today

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it's very difficult to get wild caught

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fish it's very very difficult to get

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grass-fed meats you know organic

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cage-free

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pasture-fed eggs very very difficult and

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that's why supplements sometimes good

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quality supplements taken the right way

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are extremely important for us another

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nutrient that destroy it's not even

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nutrient an empty calorie an emptied

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food that destroys gut health and sugar

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we need to understand that junk food and

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white sugar will feed the bad bacteria

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in your gut and that's why one of the

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ways to kill that excess bad bacteria is

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by fasting or by just stopping to eat

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junk food and sugar for a while

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automatically that bad bacteria that

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feeds on it you've taken away the sauce

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and it starts to die so that's why

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fasting or elimination of these

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particular Foods is extremely important

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your high fructose corn syrup found in

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so many of your packaged Foods is

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disastrous to the gut period it is

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disastrous to the gut

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especially if you're sick you're on

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antibiotics and you're eating these

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Foods you're unable to use your gut to

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actually bring across bring bring about

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recovery and healing for you now many

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people could be lactose intolerant and

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many people could be gluten or tolerant

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the important point is if you're

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confused do the test go to your doctor

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and say prescribe a test for me to see

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if I'm Celiac or the CFM lactose

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intolerant and if the test comes back

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positive you know what you need to avoid

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but most people get off these foods and

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create more stress in their life I can

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understand you've got enough lactose

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gluten and you're feeling better

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everything's better great but you don't

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have to you don't have to just do it if

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it's not making sense to you sometimes

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the easiest way is get a test and you

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know right up front of your Celiac you

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go right up front if you're lactose

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intolerant and it'll also help you to

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understand your allergies that you get

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way more clearer when you have these

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tests done for you now that we've

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understood about nutrients you know

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making your plate like a rainbow having

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different colors this is biodiversity

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you know when if you've ever noticed

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if you go to a new country and you eat

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local you'll have lesser problems than

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if you try to maintain your same current

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diet of your native state and that's why

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people when they move and they live in

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new countries it's important for them to

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adapt to some amount of the local

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Cuisine the local fruits the local

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vegetables the local nuts the local

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seeds it plays a huge role with your gut

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your gut microbiome is constantly

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adapting to the weather

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to the air that you're breeding the

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nature to everything it is that

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intelligent and that powerful you today

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we know through science that your gut

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bacteria also has microbes that memorize

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literally every antibiotic that you've

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been on every medication that's gone

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into your body every band substance that

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has also gone into your body the point

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is it's intelligent we push it too hard

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it's going to create a problem today a

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huge problem is abdominal belly fat

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obesity and hormonal issues that come

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along with obesity and there's a direct

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connection with the health of your gut

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something called sibo s-i-b-o small

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intestinal bacterial overgrowth

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a lot of people we've noticed a lot of

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men women young girls boys come to us

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with obesity you know struggling to lose

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body fat even though they're eating

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right and exercising and we get straight

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into their gut they have something

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called sibo based on the symptoms of

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bloating constipation loose motions

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acidity you know brain fog and as you

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start to clean up the gut and you get

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rid of the sibo by correcting the

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bacterial overgrown factors

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what happens they start to burn fat they

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start to lose weight because like I said

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yesterday everything is connected with

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the health of your gut so obesity is not

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just about a weight loss plan and more

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exercise it's way beyond that it's about

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a gut protocol with your fat burn plan

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with your lifestyle changes which brings

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us to sleep

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you could be having prebiotics

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probiotics you could be fasting but if

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you are sleep deprived you are going to

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have poor gut health Today Medical

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Science shows us the correlation between

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sleep and it shows us the correlation

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between your gut health even one night

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of sleep deprivation can cause a

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dysregulation in your gut microbiome and

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that's why I understand we live in a

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world today where it's difficult we want

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entertainment we want to sleep late but

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we need to understand if we also want

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great health and we want to correct our

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problems sleep is non-negotiable

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at least try to get 5 out of seven days

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right in a week and it'll make a

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tremendous impact on your health and

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with proper planning all of us can

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easily get an extra 30 minutes or an

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hour if we are currently sleep deprived

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so it's all these little things you see

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the world today is trained to look for

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complexity and expensive Solutions and

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all of that stuff and believe me

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Healthcare will become more and more

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expensive if we don't do the

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fundamentals and basics

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the point is get the fundamentals right

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gut health is easy it is very simple to

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sort out I think one in two of our

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patients every day have an issue with

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their gut and when we solve out their

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gut problems that's our success with the

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grace of God with the guidance of God

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and the work that we do we know the

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healing you know it's as simple as that

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so the point is we spoke about fasting

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yesterday today we spoke about nutrients

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the supplements required if you're doing

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it in a supplemental form and the

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importance of the importance of stress

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tomorrow I'm going to talk about

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something very interesting when it comes

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to your gut health it's called the bio

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field it's not complex when you

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understand it it's a beautiful thing so

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see you tomorrow until next time eat

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Smart Move more sleep right breathe deep

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and remember UK is all about you

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