About this episode
Do you struggle with gas and bloating and other common functional stomach problems? In this episode, I discuss five steps to resolving your gut issues for good. The good news is, you can turn this around quickly. You’ll ditch the stretch pants and get into your skinny jeans before you know it! The most important thing you need to do is remove Hi-FI food from your diet, which can contribute to leaky gut. This can launch an immune attack and wreak havoc on your body, which can exacerbate gas and bloating, constipation, pain, fatigue, and more. In addition to swapping out the foods that are harming you, you want to add gut-healing foods. I talk about eight foods and why science says they benefit your GI system. Lowering your sugar impact is also crucially important. What can you have instead? I provide some of my favorite low-sugar-impact options, so you can still enjoy some sweetness in your life. Stress has a massive impact on your gut, so another thing you want to do is improve your stress tolerance. I include some of my favorite ways to help regulate your nervous system. Because just like we take our muscles to the gym, we need to tone up our nervous system, too. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/banishingbloat Read my book The Virgin Diet to learn more about food intolerance: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Do my 21-Day Breakthrough Food Intolerance Cleanse: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/online-programs/products/21-day-breakthrough-food-intolerance-cleanse Study: Flaxseed improves gut health: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205090541.htm I love the wild-caught salmon from Vital Choice: https://www.pntra.com/t/SENLRkxKRkdDR0dGT09MQ0dKTkhLTQ Study: omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for the gut: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751248/ Study: apples improve the balance of gut bacteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26938554/ Study: extra virgin olive oil improves gut permeability: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9145083/ Study: Avocados help balance gut bacteria: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/151/4/753/5893497 Study: bone broth is anti-inflammatory and can help the gut: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/ I get bone broth daily from my Paleo-Inspired Protein Powders: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes I also use my Collagen Peptides Powder for gut health: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen I recommend taking my Reignite Wellness™ Flora Harmony for probiotics: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/flora-harmony My book Sugar Impact Diet can help you lower your sugar impact: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Study: Sugar can increase harmful bacteria: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7284805/ One sugar alternative I love is called Lakanto Monk Fruit: https://lakanto.sjv.io/c/2208035/1270804/15633 Get more gut-healthy fiber with my Reignite Wellness™ Extra Fiber: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber For reducing stress, I recommend Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/collections/healing-collection-for-healthcare-professionals?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a For more stress support, try my Take Ten Stress Support with GABA and other nutrients: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/take-ten-stress-support Watch my video about why a leaky gut may be why you struggle to lose weight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhJFDwd3uDM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices