
Love Your Gut Ep.80: The Missing Piece(s) in Gut Healing (That No One Talks About)
Sep 4, 2025
Feeling stuck in your gut healing journey? Discover why eating the same 5-10 foods can lead to issues like dysbiosis. Uncover how mineral depletion affects energy and hormone balance. Learn about the role of low stomach acid and enzymes in triggering infections. Delve into how nervous system health impacts digestion and constipation. Plus, get practical tips on improving your gut health today. These essential strategies can be the missing pieces you've been searching for!
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Boost Gut Health With Plant Variety
- Increase dietary variety toward 30 different plants per week to support microbiome diversity.
- Start with one swap a week like changing berries or greens to build resilience and reduce food reactions.
Busy Moms Fear Meal Prep
- Dr. Heather Finley shares that she and many clients rotate a few meals and fear meal prep.
- She shows quick swaps and simple prep can increase variety without extra burden.
How Low Variety Harms The Gut
- Low dietary variety starves beneficial bacteria and reduces short-chain fatty acid production like butyrate.
- This can lead to dysbiosis, intestinal permeability, and more food reactions over time.
