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DIGESTIONU N D E R S T A N D I N G
Naomi Nakamura, Live FAB Life
WELCOME!G E T R E A D Y T O F E E L C O M P L E T E L Y I N C O N T R O L
O F Y O U R M I N D A N D B O D Y !
I'm a certified Holistic Health Coach
I ' M N A O M I
I teach people modern ways to rid their
bodies of toxins, energize their workouts &
recover from the wear and tear of tough
training so they can have more energy, more
endurance in competitions, and live injury-
free.
HI!
The beauty of your
body, your skin, and
your hair depend on
the health of your gut.
The health of your
immune system
depends on the health
of your gut.
THE IMPORTANCE OFHEALTHY DIGESTION
The health of your
mind depends on the
health of your gut.
“A WELL-FUNCTIONING GUT WITHHEALTHY GUT FLORA HOLDS THE
ROOTS TO OUR HEALTH. AND,JUST AS A TREE WITH STICK
ROOTS IS NOT GOING TO THRIVE,THE REST OF THE BODY CANNOT
THRIVE WITHOUT A WELL-FUNCTIONING DIGESTIVE SYSTEM”
- Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
IMBALANCE
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
S Y M P T O M S O F
C O N S T I P A T I O NA C I D R E F L U XP O O R S L E E P
E X C E S S I V E G A SI B S
H E A D A C H E SC H R O N I C C O L D SS K I N I R R I T A N T S
DIGESTION
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
U N D E R S T A N D I N G
D I G E S T I O N B E G I N S I N T H E M O U T H A N D C O N T I N U E ST H R O U G H T H E E S O P H O G U S , S T O M A C H , S M A L LI N T E S T I N E S , A N D C O L O N .
T H E G O A L O F D I G E S T I O N I S T O S O R T G O O D N U T R I E N T SF R O M B A D N U T R I E N T S , S O Y O U R B O D Y C A N A S S I M I L A T EW H A T I T N E E D S T O T H R I V E .
ASNEAKPEEKInside Your DigestiveSystem
GUTFLORABASICS
“Gut flora consists of a complex ofmicroorganism species that live inthe digestive tracts.”
The number of bacteria living in your gut
is 100 trillion.
Research shows your gut flora can affect
numerous processes in your body
including your metabolism, energy
production, nutrition, and genetic
expression. (Mercola, How Your Gut Flora
Influences Your Health, 2012)
GOODBACTERIAVSBADBACTERIA
There must be a balance of good and bad
bacteria in your body for healthy
digestion.
The ideal ratio is 85% good bacteria to 15%
bad bacteria.
Nutrient absorption
Decreased food allergies
Good digestion
Regulated body weight
Reduced inflammation
Synthesized nutrients such as Vitamin K, B12, biotin, and
medium-chain fatty acids
GOOD BACTERIAT H E B E N E F I T S O F
WHAT ISLEAKYGUT
“Leaky Gut Syndrome”, alsocalled “increased intestinalpermeability”, is the result ofdamage to the intestinal lining”.
- Dr. Andrew Weil, What is Leaky Gut?, 2013
LEAKY GUT
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
I S L I N K E D T O :
C E L I A C D I S E A S EG E R D
I B SA L L E R G I E S
H E A R T D I S E A S EA U T I S M
I B SC R O H N ’ S D I S E A S E
M E N T A L D I S O R D E R S
DO I HAVELEAKY GUTSYNDROME?
Symptoms:Fatigue
Food Allergies
Inflammation
Common Cold
Weakened Immune System
Anxiety & Depression
Adrenal Fatigue
Inability to Lose Weight
Skin Problems
HOW DID IGET LEAKYGUTSYNDROME?
Causes:
Antibiotics
Poor Diet
Chronic Stress
Environmental Toxins
Digestive Distress
Toxic Overload
PROBIOTICS
FERMENTEDFOODS
PREBIOTICS
S O L U T I O N S T OI M P R O V E G U T F L O R A
THEPOOPSCOOP
People who have healthy digestion should
eliminate at least 1-3 times per day.
Your poop should be a healthy, smooth-
like sausage, brown in color, and easy to
pass.
Striving for the perfect stool is really
striving for perfect health.
TRANSITTIME
When you eat foods, you need tounderstand how long they take todigest.
The transit time of your foods should be
around 12-24 hours.
Less than 12 hours means malabsorption
and is often expressed through diarrhea.
More than 24 hours typically leads to
constipation.
SUGGESTIONS:Follow an elimination diet to learn which
foods are right for your body.
Add a good quality probiotic.
Eat simple combinations of foods to
decrease congestion.
Many people eat “healthy foods”, butthey are also eating foods to which they
may have sensitivities.
GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY
A SIMPLEPLATEChoose one of the following to make asimple plate for optimal digestion:
Vegetables with grains
Vegetables with proteins
Vegetables with fats
Superfoods: chlorella, camu camu, raw cacao,
bee pollen
Green foods: any food that is rich in chlorophyll
Foods rich in Vitamin D or sunlight: cod liver oil,
eggs, sardines, yogurt, kefir
Foods rich in Zinc: oysters, turkey, kefir, yogurt
Medicinal foods such as miso, kefir, yogurt,
sprouts
Coconut and coconut oil
Berries of any kind
Raw apple cider vinegar
Herbs & spices: ginger, garlic, oregano, turmeric,
black pepper
FOODS THATIMPROVE DIGESTION+ INCREASEIMMUNITY
HEALINGANDREPAIR
Foods that can restore yourdigestion:
Fermented Foods
Kefir
Sauerkraut
Kimchee
Yogurt (non-dairy)
PROBIOTICS
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
C O N S U M I N G P R O B I O T I C S A N DP R E B I O T I C S A R E E S S E N T I A LF O R H E A L T H Y G U T F L O R A .
T A K I N G A P R O B I O T I C D A I L YI S K E Y F O R Y O U R H E A L T H ,
H A P P I N E S S , A N D V I T A L I T Y !
PREBIOTICS
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that move through thedigestive system and help the good bacteria to grow.
Prebiotics are food for the good bacteria in your gut. Whenprobiotics and prebiotics are combined, you have the perfectcombination for a healthy gut.
Examples of probiotics and prebiotics are found in kefir andyogurt.
PREBIOTICFOODS
Raw chicory root
Raw Jerusalem artichoke
Raw dandelion greens
Raw garlic
Raw leek
Raw and cooked onion
Raw banana
Asparagus
MAKE THEBESTCHOICESEat Clean
Eat Simple
Proper Food Combining
Hydrate
Avoid junk, toxins, and sugar
BY IMPROVING YOURDIGESTION WITHHEALTHY FOODS,PROBIOTICS, AND
PREBIOTICS, YOU WILLFEEL ENDLESS ENERGY
& BE HEALTHY!
L I V E F A B L I F E . C O M
Discover:YOUR unique healthy blueprint
Which foods give you optimal energy, and
jumpstart your metabolism
How to plan your own healthy, stress-free
meals – even if you’ re busy and have no
time.
Tips or cooking healthy breakfast, lunch,
and dinner recipes that will leave you
satisfied with every bite
Tactics for crowding out the bad stuff, so
you can bring in yummy foods to replace ‘
em –no deprivation here!
ANINVITATIONFOR YOU
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