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Answers to your burning questions about digestion

By on November 1, 2011 in Podcasts | 44 comments

In this episode I answer frequently asked questions about digestion, covering topics like parasites, stomach acid, the GAPS diet, SIBO and more. Questions include: How to differentiate between a gut infection and food sensitivities? How to boost your HCL production Can strengthening the immune system take care of parasites? When to call it quits on the GAPS diet Is FODMAP sensitivity permanent, or can it be treated? What causes digestive reactions to carbohydrates? The next podcast will be our last with Danny. We'll make ...
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Interview with Diane & Liz on the Balanced Bites Podcast about all things digestion

By on October 11, 2011 in Interviews | 43 comments

On Wednesday the 19th I'll be on the excellent new Balanced Bites podcast with Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites and Liz Wolfe of Cave Girl Eats to discuss digestive health. Topics covered will include: FODMAPs Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Gut pathogens Maintaining healthy gut flora The best nutritional approaches for gut healing Leave your questions in the comments section before the end of the day on Thursday (the 13th). Diane and Liz have a great show. If your eyes ...
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3 reasons why coconut milk may not be your friend

By on June 9, 2011 in Food & Nutrition | 416 comments

Coconut milk is often a staple fat source for those following a Paleo diet. From a nutritional perspective, it's an excellent choice. It's high in saturated fatty acids and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which are both easily burned as fuel by the body. MCTs are particularly beneficial in that they don't require bile acids for digestion, and they're directly shunted to the liver via the portal vein. Coconut milk and fruit can be a great snack for Paleo ...
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