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388: If you're someone who's looking to reverse insulin resistance, balance your blood sugar, support fat loss, and crush your cravings, try adding this food into your daily routine!

Cacao Butters I Recommend:

→ U Chocolate

→ Yupik

→ Food To Live

Topics Discussed:

→ What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder

→ The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health

→ How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings

→ The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter

→ Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood

→ 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't)

→ 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter

→ 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings

→ 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits

→ 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet

→ 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter

→ 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening:

→ The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOKCheck Out Bethany:

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387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet.

Topics Discussed:

→ How the carnivore diet has helped others

→ How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom

→ Misconceptions about the carnivore diet

→ Constipation relief

→ Remission from colitis

→ Tips for going carnivore

→ Finding what works for you

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions

→ 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco

→ 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore

→ 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation

→ 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions

→ 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency

→ 00:21:45 - Lynda’s Daughter

→ 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore

→ 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes

→ 00:39:42 - Men vs Women

→ 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet

→ 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore

Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma

Check Out Lynda Barco:

→ Go Carnivore App

→ Website

→ Instagram

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ Bethany’s Website

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→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book

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386: In this episode, I’m breaking down new research on xanthan gum and why this common food additive may not be as harmless as we once thought. While it has long been considered calorie neutral because the body isn't supposed to digest it, new research suggests certain gut bacteria may actually be able to break it down, potentially changing both calorie absorption and the gut microbiome.We’ll talk about why xanthan gum is added to so many processed and gluten-free foods, what this research found, how gums may contribute to digestive issues, and why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy.Topics Discussed:

→ How gut bacteria can break down xanthan gum

→ Why xanthan gum is common in gluten-free foods

→ Why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy

→ Simple ways to reduce gums in your diet

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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→ 00:00:00 Introduction

→ 00:03:54 Why Bethany Avoids Food Gums

→ 00:04:28 What Is Xanthan Gum?

→ 00:05:02 Why Xanthan Gum Was Considered Calorie Neutral

→ 00:05:28 The Chemistry Behind Xanthan Gum

→ 00:07:16 New Research on Xanthan Gum & Gut Bacteria

→ 00:08:22 How the Standard American Diet Changes Your Gut Microbiome

→ 00:09:24 Why Gut Health Matters More Than the Calories

→ 00:10:02 Where You'll Find Gums in Everyday Foods

→ 00:11:10 Why "Natural" Doesn't Always Mean Healthy

→ 00:12:28 Simple Ways to Reduce Gums in Your Diet

Further Listening:

→ Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

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385: If you suffer with back pain, spinal pain, headaches, or even digestive issues, this episode unpacks what may be the cause and CURE for your pain. I sit down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor who is a spinal surgeon who takes a Holistic Approach to Spinal Care. He performs disc replacements for his patients BUT always tries to make surgery his last resort when it comes to fixing spinal, neck, and back pain. We discuss the connection between digestive issues and the spine, headaches and the immune response due to cervical issues, if your pain is caused by trauma and how past trauma is deeply connected to the spine, and so much more. Dr. Vokshoor also shares supplements that can help as well as the best way you should sleep if you have back pain. And I also share some personal experiences and my take on healing but I also have to say I learned something new today and that's what I love about hosting this podcast is that I get to sit down with experts and continue learning new things about the body and get to share them with you!

Topics Discussed:

→ Spinal disc replacement surgery

→ Who can benefit

→ Alternatives for spine surgery

→ Best way to sleep for your back

→ Why the mind plays a bigger role than we realize

→ What to expect after surgery

→ The connection with past trauma and pain

→ The vagus nerve

→ Supplements to support

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:40 - Meet Dr. Amir Vokshoor

→ 00:06:15 - The connection between your spine & gut health

→ 00:08:40 - When abdominal pain starts in the spine

→ 00:13:30 - Trauma, chronic pain & the nervous system

→ 00:17:56 - The vagus nerve & neuromodulation

→ 00:22:00 - When your neck is causing your headaches

→ 00:23:44 - A holistic approach to treating spine pain

→ 00:26:38 - Artificial disc replacement vs. spinal fusion

→ 00:31:34 - Who is a good candidate for disc replacement?

→ 00:37:50 - Why mindset impacts healing & recovery

→ 00:40:45 - The Brain Spa & preparing for surgery

→ 00:47:42 - Chiropractic care & integrative medicine

→ 00:52:44 - The best sleeping position for spinal health

→ 00:53:40 - Can your spine affect your immune system?

→ 00:58:22 - Exercise mistakes that can lead to injury

→ 00:59:56 - Where to find Dr. Amir Vokshoor

Further Listening:

→ Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues + How the Elemental Diet Can Help IBS | Dahlia Marin

Check Out Dr. Amir Vokshoore:

→ https://drvokshoor.com/

→ https://nsg-la.com/amir-vokshoor-md-spine-brain-surgeon/

→ Instagram

→ Supplement line

→ Brain Spa

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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384: I went down a rabbit hole for today's podcast. Sure, most know or are at least somewhat aware of the benefits of cucumber - at least for eating them, but there’s a few uses for cucumbers that may surprise even the savviest of us all! 

Topics Discussed:

→ The Health Benefits of Cucumbers

→ Cucumbers for Blood Sugar & Hydration

→ Beauty & Skincare Uses for Cucumbers

→ Household Hacks Using Cucumbers

→ Why Cucumbers Make the Perfect Healthy Snack

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:10 - Surprising health benefits of cucumbers

→ 00:02:08 - Our Place sponsor

→ 00:04:38 - Vitamins, minerals & natural energy

→ 00:06:00 - Blood sugar, cholesterol & hydration

→ 00:06:20 - Preventing foggy mirrors naturally

→ 00:06:48 - Cucumbers for fresh breath

→ 00:07:44 - Can cucumbers reduce cellulite?

→ 00:08:50 - Cucumbers & hangover recovery

→ 00:10:15 - Why cucumbers are the perfect healthy snack

→ 00:11:08 - Polishing shoes with cucumbers

→ 00:11:42 - A natural alternative to WD-40

→ 00:12:20 - Cucumber juice for stress support

→ 00:13:22 - Cleaning stainless steel with cucumbers

→ 00:13:54 - Debunking the viral cucumber hack

→ 00:14:52 - The best way to prepare cucumbersFurther Listening:

→ I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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