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Is My Body Under Stress?

Are you dealing with a diagnosis of prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or fatty liver? Have you had your gallbladder removed as well? This is a body under stress!

The number one strategy to support our "stressed" body is to eat sufficient calories made up primarily of whole, nutrient-rich foods. This practice keeps our metabolism running well and diminishes the likelihood of a system that remains in fat-storage mode.

Eating the right kinds of foods at the right time supports the right systems.

Nourishment is Key.

To burn fat and heal, we need to support the systems that actually control our metabolism.


  1. Nervous System Regulation.

Eat balanced meals consisting of adequate protein [30 grams], nourishing fats from natural sources like olive oil, ghee, grass-fed butter, coconut oil, tallow, and avocado oil, and fiber-rich carbohydrates found in vegetables, legumes, and fruits.

Aim between 4-5 hours between meals to keep blood sugar and cortisol balanced.

By feeding our body consistently, allowing for enough time between eating for digestion to take place, we support a less stressed body. When we experience stress this signal our body to remain in a fat storage state. Our body needs to feel safe to release stored fat.


  1. Digestion & Detox.

Bloating, digestive issues, and slow digestion that leads to consitpation are all symptoms of an under-nourished digestive system. This is a common problem and can lead to bile that is sludgy and thick.


Do This.

  • Increase whole-food carbohydrates [vegetables, legumes, and fruits], and limit or eliminate breads, crackers, chips, etc.

  • Add 1-2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar to 4-6 oz. room temp. water and drink before all meals.

  • Include digestive enzymes that contain bile salts with meals.

  • Move your body after eating.


  1. Liver & Hormone Support.

Remember, the liver is our detox + fat-burning command center and it requires energy [glucose] to fuction optimally.


Do This.

  • Increase whole-food carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

  • Drink lemon water.

  • Include leafy greens & beets.

  • Add cruciferous [broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts] vegetables daily.

  • Drink dandelion or milk thistle tea.


  1. Movement That Burns Fat.

Choosing exercise that builds muscle, will burn more fat and balance hormones.


Do This.

  • Try lifting weights 2X a week.

  • Walk with a weighted vest.

  • Find a resistance exercise that you will actually do.

  • Move after eating.


Galbladder 101.

Do you know how important having a functional gallbladder is for optimal long-term health?

Here's some amazing functions of a gallbladder.

  • Digests food properly.

  • Breaks down fats to be assimilated through the small intestine.

  • Absorbs nutrients.

  • Metabolizes fats.

  • Stores bile.

  • Metabolizes estrogen.

  • Converts thyroid hormones.

  • The exit route for toxic metabolites to leave the liver [a key drainage pathway].

  • Responsible for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K [via bile].


Missing Gallbladder.

When surgery has removed the gallbladder, you will have less bile salts available. This is because the liver actually produces the bile but it's stored in the gallbladder to be used when we consume fats. This magical process delivers the right amount of bile into the small intestines depending on the actual make-up of the meal we've eaten.

Without a gallbladder, bile constantly dribbles out from the liver to the small intestine. This leads to rapid digestion of fatty foods causing discomfort. An imperfect solution at best.

Problems Experienced:

  • Diarrhea

  • Bloating

  • Cramping

  • Fatty Food Intolerances

  • Nausea

  • Indigestion

  • Gas

  • Abdominal Pain

  • Hormone Imbalances


What Can I Do?

  1. Include a gallbladder support supplement. This is the most important step and for best results, life-long compliance is required.

Increase fiber intake slowly, aiming for 30 grams daily.


Eat these fiber-rich foods:

  • artichokes

  • asparagus

  • celery

  • spinach

  • berries

  • pears

  • kiwi

  • oranges

  • almonds

  • flax meal

  • chia seeds

  • sesame seeds

  • sunflower seeds

  • apples

  • avocados

  • quinoa

  • bulger

  • steel-cut oats

  • peas

  • butternut squash

  • acorn squash

  • sweet potatoes

  • all legumes; black, kidney,garbanzo, pinto, etc.

  1. Consume healthy fats for added brain health and cellular energy making sure to spread them out throughout your meals.

  2. Include a bile supplement [Beta Plus] when eating, especially a meal containing fats to support digestion.

  3. Drink a glass of dandelion root or milk thistle tea daily to support bile production and improve liver health.


These practices all support optimal digestion.

Because...

When we digest well, we receive the essential nutrients we need to thrive!

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Thanks for reading,

Jan




 
 
 

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