Episode #282: Optimize Your Holiday Digestion: Simple Strategies That Actually Work
Description
Are the holidays making you rethink everything you know about healthy eating? The season's festivities bring endless food choices - from family feasts to cookie swaps to cocktail parties. That’s why in this solo episode of the Longevity Podcast, I share simple strategies you can take with you into the holidays to promote healthy digestion.
I discuss the importance of choosing a dietary approach, managing stress while eating, and utilizing digestive enzymes. I even dive into the role of peptides in gut health and offer tips for pre- and post-meal practices to enhance digestion.
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What I discuss:
00:00 Digestive Health Strategies
05:09 Choosing Your Dietary Approach: High Carb vs. High Fat
09:52 Managing Stress and Eating Habits
18:13 Utilizing Peptides and Preload Meals for Better Digestion
Key Takeaways:
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Choosing between high carb or high fat diets is crucial.
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Stress management is key to effective digestion.
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Minimizing fluid intake during meals aids digestion.
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Digestive enzymes can significantly improve food breakdown.
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Post-meal walks enhance digestive health.
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Apple cider vinegar can stabilize blood sugar levels.
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Continuous glucose monitors help understand food responses.
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Peptides like BPC157 support gut health.