12/10/2024
🎉 4 Simple Tips to Keep your Gut Healthy and Happy This Holiday Season! 🎉
The holidays are in full swing, and with them come big meals, tasty treats, and (let’s be honest) a little extra stress.
Here are 4 tips to protect your health, support your gut, and keep your energy revved up — so you can actually enjoy the joy of the season!
🌟 1. The 8/10 Rule for Holiday Eats: Before you commit to that holiday dish or dessert, pause after the first bite and rank it from 1 to 10. If it’s an 8 or higher, savor it mindfully (in moderation, of course). If it’s a 7 or less, ask yourself, "Is there something better?" If it’s a 4 or less, it’s a HARD PASS — don't look back! Your taste buds deserve only the best this season.
🌿 2. Support Your Digestion Like a Pro: Holiday foods and speedy eating them aren’t always kind to our digestive systems:). Enzymes to the rescue! A good basic digestive enzyme like DigestGold may do...but If you’re sensitive to FODMAPs, try FODMATE. If you’re worried about hidden gluten, Wheat Rescue has your back. Check out the Fullscript for more digestive support options. Your belly will thank you!
⏰ 3. Intermittent Fasting (IF) Done Right: The holidays can be a great time to give your gut a little break. Try eating in an 8-10 hour eating window with a 14-16 hour fast overnight. For a deeper reset, a 24-48 hour fast (water, herbal tea, and bone broth) can do wonders. But be mindful! Too much restriction can backfire, so listen to your body. Balance is key.
💪 4. Stress Less with Magnesium Support: Holiday stress is real — and it depletes magnesium, which can lead to poor sleep, muscle cramps, and fatigue (aka "joy killers"). Not all magnesium is created equal. Avoid oxide or citrate if you are not constipated and need support - opt for Magnesium Glycinate or blends like BioOptimizers Magnesium. It’s a simple way to stay calm, relaxed, and fully charged this season.
Friends, be mindful to care of your gut, your mind, and your energy this holiday season...yet, enjoy the season and explore new foods and opportunities....don't be too strict either! Find the healthy balance right for you in your current "season"!
Wishing you a joy-filled season with a peaceful gut and good health! ✨ xo Julie