28/03/2023
*My Mum Was Diagnosed With Diverticulitis 20 Years Ago*
Mum also had heartburn and indigestion
And died of bowel cancer in 2013
Anyway, back to the Diverticulitis…
Her Specialist and GP told her to stop eating tomatoes
(Her diet was tomato sandwiches. breakfast cereals and ready meals)
They said the tomato seeds were getting caught in the diverticuli in the intestinal walls causing ‘flare ups’
I wish her doctors had been more interested in the rest of what she was eating
Why?
I’ll explain- and this applies to *all the gastro-intestinal*
problems that we now face in epidemic proportions
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**If you have a GI problem-**
Stop eating bread and other grain products
· They are high in carbohydrates & cause inflammation in the stomach/ intestines, as well as the rest of the body
· The primary type of protein in grain/cereal foods is gluten
Glutens are implicated as a cause of Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Glutens damage the tight junctions between cells lining
the gut and compromise the gut barrier.
All grains have gluten, including rye, barley, wheat etc,
so granola bars etc are implicated too.
Oats have a similar protein called avenin which does the same things
Corn has a similar protein-Zein- which does the same things.
· Most cereal/grain crops contain pesticide residues, like Glyphosate/ which has antibiotic properties
(Oat crops almost universally have high levels of glyphosate residues)
Unsurprisingly glyphosate kills our gut microbiome too
Limit processed foods
· They contain a lot of non food-like chemicals like preservatives and emulsifiers- to extend shelf life.
These damage the intestinal wall and the gut barrier too.
One of the ways they do this is by breaking down
the layer of mucous that lines the gut.
The mucous protects the gut lining from direct
contact with the gut contents
· Added sugar & carbs lead to inflammation through the whole body.
· Added sugar makes a poor microbiome
We discover more every day on how important it is to the quality of your life, to have healthy bacteria living in the gut
For a healthy gut-
Limit wheat and other grains
Limit processed foods
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My mum suffered a lot with her problem.
She had a lot of pain and discomfort and could never be far from a toilet.
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*I have eliminated most grains and processed foods from my diet*
I no longer have IBS or heartburn and indigestion
I no longer have signs of a Leaky Gut (skin issues, tiredness, brain fog /poor memory etc)
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If you are struggling with your weight and your health,
DM me for a Free Consultation.
For a discussion about your concerns & what you are currently eating,
And feedback on what you can do to recover
