Your food choices aren't really yours
It's the bacteria in your gut that actually run the show
An entire ecosystem of microscopic organisms live within the halls of your digestive tract, each with a distinct preference for the foods you think you like to eat
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It's the bacteria in your gut that actually run the show
An entire ecosystem of microscopic organisms live within the halls of your digestive tract, each with a distinct preference for the foods you think you like to eat
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These microbial inhabitants live to feast
Their purpose is to consume whatever they can in order to survive
In doing so, they create compounds that are picked up by your enteric nervous system which tells your brain what's going on down there
We call this the Gut Brain Axis
Their purpose is to consume whatever they can in order to survive
In doing so, they create compounds that are picked up by your enteric nervous system which tells your brain what's going on down there
We call this the Gut Brain Axis
The vagus nerve is the highway between the brain and your digestive system that keeps them both in sync
Scientists believe these gut bacteria create proteins that can mimic hormones that either tell you to stop eating or to continue stuffing your face
It goes deeper than this
Scientists believe these gut bacteria create proteins that can mimic hormones that either tell you to stop eating or to continue stuffing your face
It goes deeper than this
What you crave depends on your personal gut bacteria profile
Some species prefer sweets, others prefer chocolate or fats
They all have their own peculiar tastes
Overconsumption of certain foods causes the microbes to excessively grow and multiply
You really are what you eat
Some species prefer sweets, others prefer chocolate or fats
They all have their own peculiar tastes
Overconsumption of certain foods causes the microbes to excessively grow and multiply
You really are what you eat
So next time you decide to blame yourself for eating that whole box of chocolate
Remember that its not REALLY your fault
Your hunger and cravings are simply the result of habits that created a thriving multispecies metropolis of bacteria within you
Remember that its not REALLY your fault
Your hunger and cravings are simply the result of habits that created a thriving multispecies metropolis of bacteria within you
Here are some simple ways to manage your cravings:
- Consume probiotics/prebiotics to balance out good bacteria
- 2-10g glutamine to cut cravings
- Eliminate all temptations from your home
- Focus on eating more meat/seafood/fruits/veg to keep you full longer
- Drink more water
- Consume probiotics/prebiotics to balance out good bacteria
- 2-10g glutamine to cut cravings
- Eliminate all temptations from your home
- Focus on eating more meat/seafood/fruits/veg to keep you full longer
- Drink more water
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