Kate Guy Nutrition

17/08/2021

Sugar, starch, and bad fats. These are what America and most of the world eats. They’re about 60 percent of our calories.⁣
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Leaky gut is also called increased intestinal permeability. The surface area of your intestinal lining is the size of a tennis court. And it is only one cell thick—one cell between you and a sewer! The glue that holds all the intestinal cells breaks down, creating little holes that allow food proteins and bacterial products to “leak” into the bloodstream and interact with the immune system (60 percent of which is right below the intestinal lining). This causes inflammation in every system of the body.⁣
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Is there a gut-healing diet? ⁣
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Absolutely. First, good bugs need all types of fiber to thrive. The most essential fibers are called prebiotics. Certain foods have high levels, includ- ing artichokes, asparagus, plantains, seaweed, and more. All fiber-rich foods will help keep your inner garden healthy — vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and beans.⁣
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In addition to fiber, probiotics are critical for healthy gut function. You might take a probiotic supplement, but you can get probiotics from fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickles, tempeh, miso, natto, and kimchi.⁣
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Your gut also needs specific nutrients to function well. Zinc, in foods like pumpkin seeds and oysters, is necessary for digestive enzyme function. Omega-3 fats from fish, such as sardines and herring, are needed to regulate inflam- mation and heal leaky gut. Vitamin A, from sources like beef liver, cod liver, salmon, and goat cheese, is also neces- sary for gut healing and regulating gut immune function. Foods with collagen, such as bone broth, contain glycosami‐ noglycans, which help heal the gut. ⁣

24/05/2021

The truth is, dementia is a very big problem that’s becoming bigger every day.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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What’s the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes? ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Well, new research shows insulin resistance, or what I call diabesity (from eating too many carbs and sugar and not enough fat) is one of the major factors that starts the brain-damage cascade, which robs the memory of over half the people in their 80s, leading to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Eating sugar and refined carbs can cause pre-dementia and dementia. But cutting out the sugar and refined carbs and adding lots of fat can prevent, and even reverse, pre-dementia and early dementia. Sugar causes pre-diabetes and diabetes, which often leads to significant memory loss. ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Chronic stress takes a toll on your body and brain. Stress shrinks the hippocampus, the memory center of the brain. So, find your pause button every day and make time for some stress relief. Relaxation isn’t a luxury if you want to prevent or reverse dementia. Whether that involves deep breathing, meditation, or yoga, find something that helps you calm down. ⠀⁣⁣⁣
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Lack of sleep can cause impaired brain function, leading to CRAFT syndrome, which stands for “can’t remember a _____ thing.” Studies show poor sleep becomes a risk factor for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Aim for at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night.⠀⁣⁣⁣
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We now know that physical activity can prevent and even slow down the progression of cognitive decline and brain diseases like dementia. Even a 30-minute walk can help. More active readers might want to incorporate high-intensity interval training or weight lifting.

19/10/2020

While psoriasis often becomes linked with gluten intolerances, that isn’t always the case.

To address psoriasis, I remove these obstacles while restoring the body’s natural balance. It really becomes that simple. Take away the things that cause the problem and add those that ameliorate it.

With that approach, I’ve found these strategies can naturally heal psoriasis without steroids, creams and other invasive procedures.

Eat a whole food, anti-inflammatory diet. Focus on anti-inflammatory foods including wild fish and other sources of omega-3 fats, red and purple berries, dark green leafy vegetables, orange sweet potatoes and nuts. Add anti-inflammatory herbs, including turmeric, ginger and rosemary to your daily diet.

Remove food sensitivities. These include gluten and dairy.

Test for heavy metal toxicity. Mercury and other metals trigger or exacerbate psoriasis.

Fix your gut. Your gut plays a significant role in skin health. One study found intestinal permeability (or leaky gut) can contribute to psoriasis. Yeast overgrowth, abnormal gut flora and other gut issues can also trigger or exacerbate psoriasis. If you suspect these or other issues, work with an integrative practitioner to optimize your gut health.

Use the right supplements. Nutrients like fish oil, vitamin D and probiotics can help eliminate psoriasis. Also consider anti-inflammatory nutrients like quercetin, grape seed extract and rutin.

Exercise regularly. One study found increased physical exercise along with dietary intervention reduced psoriasis severity in systemically treated overweight or obese patients with active psoriasis. You don’t have to go to the gym, just start moving around more.

Practice deep relaxation. The proportion of psoriasis patients who believe stress affects their skin condition ranges from 37 to 78 percent, and researchers believe stress may worsen psoriasis severity and may even lengthen the time to disease clearance. Calming techniques such as yoga, deep breathing, biofeedback, and massage.

Sleep for 8 hours every night. Studies show patients with psoriasis suffer from more sleep disturbances.

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It's often an overlooked fact that paracetamol has a significant impact on glutathione in the body. So it's certainly something health professionals need to be considering.