Episode #282: Optimize Your Holiday Digestion: Simple Strategies That Actually Work

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:

• Choosing between high carb or high fat diets is crucial.

• Stress management is key to effective digestion.

• Minimizing fluid intake during meals aids digestion.

• Digestive enzymes can significantly improve food breakdown.

• Post-meal walks enhance digestive health.

• Apple cider vinegar can stabilize blood sugar levels.

• Continuous glucose monitors help understand food responses.

• Peptides like BPC157 support gut health.