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EP53: The ABC's Of A Lean Gut And Body
Released: Dec 15, 2016
The ABC's of a lean gut (and body!) with Dr. Grace Liu.
Dr. Grace Liu, also know by her blog name Dr. BG Animal Pharm, is a medical pharmacist with scientific, nutritional, and pharmacological training. She has studied plant biology and nutritional science, has a doctorate in pharmacy, is a certified Crossfit Nutritionist by Robb Wolf, and has a certificate from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She currently spends her time between the Bay Area and China.
Here's what you'll learn:
Why she left the pharmaceutical industry to study the Why the ketogenic diet did NOT work for her Which foods helped her heal her gut What the microbiome is
Why there will NEVER be "microbiome" drug What dysbiosis is and why it matters Why you may STILL suffer from dysbiosis if you're paleo Why some paleo adherents don't thrive at first (and how to fix this issue!) What your poop can tell you about your health What a fecal transplant is and the disease it can treat An important test for gauging digestive function (hint: it's not a stool test!) The cause of MANY digestive issues today Why certain people can eat wheat without issues What oxalates are and how they can harm your health The root cause of oxalates How I resolved my candida Why genes are NOT destiny What the research says about weight loss and gut health The ABC's of a healthy lean gut How to eat to get a lean gut The 3 foods that RUINS your gut health How many grams of carbs you should eat each day for ideal gut health Fibers and foods that can improve metabolic health The problems with resistant starch How your hydrochloric acid levels affect your blood sugar (this is fascinating!) What supplements you should take if you get glutenized! Her "secret weapon" probiotic that helps her keep a flat tummy HOW you should take your probiotics to make them most effective Lifestyle changes you can make that help you build a healthy gut! Why having a pet is good for your gut And much more!