7 Ways to Improve GUT HEALTH

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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist

[@IM-uh5tk]

1- Swap out refined foods with complex, fiber-rich, whole foods. Drink lots of water along. 2- Probiotics and prebiotics (garlic, onion, beans, oats, etc.) 3- Polyphenols (berries, green tea, cacao, etc.) 4- Take a few breaths and relax before you eat. Chew food thoroughly. 5- Eat until 80% full. Practice intuitive eating. 6- Exercise. 7-Avoid eating closer to bedtime.

[@butterflygurl1984]

Thank you for this much appreciated 💞💞💞

[@ConsiderItHealth]

Thank you for the summary :)

[@kimanhchung8372]

Thanks

[@suhasghugare210]

Thanks Ms. Stoic for the summary, otherwise the video is just a lot of fast talk and talk.

[@michaeldgn9813]

@Giovanni Jared you were right, no one gives a shit.

[@drivingwhileblack6225]

0:55 Swap out refined foods with complex, fiber-rich, whole foods. Drink lots of water along. 3:27 Probiotics and prebiotics (garlic, onion, beans, oats, etc.) 6:26 Polyphenols (berries, green tea, cacao, etc.) 7:14 Take a few breaths and relax before you eat. Chew food thoroughly. 8:22 Eat until 80% full. Practice intuitive eating. 9:43 Exercise. 10:29 Avoid eating closer to bedtime. Amazing info, thank you so much.

[@strawberrycupcake9208]

She deserves to have more subs and views 😏

[@mireyaocadiz3775]

Thank you for sharing. Personally I've been following these "steps" because my father is a homeopathic doctor, so he always encouraged us to follow the natural ways to feel good and be healthy.

[@mamamoore3474]

Something I must learn is chew more. And I seem to eat a snack at bedtime, but I must admit if I eat around 5:00 my food seems to digest much better. Thanks young lady, Im learning so much while watching your videos. Yeah

[@6kurkawodna6]

Thank you Meghan once again for a very informative, yet somehow super calming and relaxing video :) It is so nice to see someone my age who is using their platform to be both educational and super relatable. Sending love, from a fellow Torontonian :)

[@martin096]

I lost my brother to cancer in March then I had a 2nd child in September, I really need to start taking care of myself because I don't look after myself anymore. I need better sleep, diet and more exercise. We eat a lot of crap and this has got to change because I feel my health is quickly declining. This video has given me a lot to think about, thank you so much. Can you release a new video to help us set up a plan and set up a community on discord so that we can all help each other to improve our lifestyle?

[@changveronicas]

i love watching your videos meghan! i always learn something and feel calm afterwards. thanks for sharing 💛

[@jessicadeguara6411]

I just found your channel but I’m so excited to learn from you. I recently got diagnosed with celiac and I am struggling on every level to get myself healthy. I’m sick of always being sick or constantly exhausted.

[@Shnnnzlsmth]

Love this content, thank you for sharing!

[@ksarg3006]

Thank you for another informative video, Meghan! I have recently gone mostly plant based and still trying to get my body used to the increase in veggies and legumes. 😊

[@fredswartley9778]

Those are great tips! Being relaxed is very important for proper digestion. My biggest problems and bad habits are eating while stressed and eating too close to bed, and stuffing myself! I need to work on these three areas because I know they contribute to my gut dysfunction.

[@evelyntrevino331]

Thank you such much! Currently going through an IBS flare up and in so much pain. Watching this while eating a veggie broth soup 🌿✨💛

[@planetwalker798]

such an important topic I've come to understand. Thank you for the high level suggestions (for newbies to get started). And leaving the corrections in just makes it very "organic". 👍🏾

[@rebeka8806]

You are so calming and soothing 🥺thank you so much

[@mariettevanjaarsveld4006]

You are so sweet & real, which is so refreshing to see on KZbin! Thanks for the video! ❤

[@someoneya8505]

you dont understand how much your videos make me happy! :) as a person studying nutrition

[@TheFendertak]

Thank you Meghan, I have seen so many many videos on the Web with regards to gut and digestive system health, half of which haven't a clue what their talking about and you want to find someone who does and trying to persuade or push into buying, reading comments from people here says a lot and shows how much your believed in, reason I started looking up this topic, is I gave noticed changes, I can no longer gulp down thick pieces of chicken or steak due to getting caught Compared to when a few years younger rushing non stop, at night in bed acid reflux may occur, due to heavy eating just before bed, but I have slowed down and taken track of foods I eat and eating small pieces and slowly eating, this has helped 10 fold, now I'm looking for ways to improve to heal and to stay on track, this video has helped a lot, and look forward to seeing more of your helping tips..

[@JessicaBurgo]

Much needed video for me today! Trying to get myself together now that my quarantine is over

[@rachelcavallaro3416]

Love your videos! So good to learn about all these things!

[@patrickloughrey]

Hello, Meghan, thankyou. I suffered from IBS and it causing me major problems , ive got to watch what I eat because of my condition ive had it for a very long time. I eat cereal in the morning, also oranges, and bread for lunch.

[@loribrejcha4676]

Love your style, so glad I found you!!.... off to binge watch now 😊👍

[@kayv5840]

Thank you for the information. I’m struggling with IBS & these were good reminders. I’m taking notes.

[@Filipammonteiro]

Thank you so much for the great video! 💚 I'm so interested in nutrition and gut health and special diets for auto-immune conditions but sometimes info is hard to understand. You explain things in an easy and acessible way 😊🙏

[@meghanlivingstone]

I'm so happy this video was easy to understand! That's always my goal :-)

[@vivianrichardson3007]

Thank you. I am having some really bad stomach problems right now and I am trying to fix it. This was such a good video thank you so much.

[@aanch10]

Thank you so much for this video. I have had gut issues all my life and these are some really helpful tips

[@melisahermoza8052]

Wow you are the best. I am inspired by your knowledge and the way you care for yourself. I want to be you one day. I’m currently learning how to better live my life and take care of myself after too much anxiety and GERD/ silent reflux.

[@innakriukova2681]

Hi Meghan! It would also be interesting to hear any recommendations about the meat consumption and meat cooking for the people with and without gut/digestion issues. And also if you have any tips on how to define what portion size is usually enough if there is a struggle with applying the "~80% being full" method. (I am currently trying to apply the "handful method" so I don't overeat). Because sometimes the crave for some flavour in the mouth is stronger than the feeling of being almost full 😅. And big thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is always a pleasure to learn from you! 😊

[@laurahm4927]

Hi Meghan! Loved the way how you easily explained all the topics, super interesting! Thank you! You could do more science explained topics about nutrition :)

[@ElectrcLotus]

You really shine as an educator on topics you’re passionate about!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Aww THANK YOU so much :) This is definitely one of my favourite topics!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Meghan this was very helpful.

[@kushikadhakal742]

Thank u so much for sharing this topic!!

[@StripesDIY]

Thank you so much Meghan. I'm watching this video the third time, cause it's so helpful :)

[@santanaarredondo4608]

Loooooove this female !!!!! Super smart , funny , great communication and enjoyable to listen too. And she mentioned “exercise “ ... nobody does that anymore. As a kid we all remember the food pyramid. Well that hasn’t ever gone out of style, But if you can remember back there was always a little picture of a person doing some kind of exercise, be it , running or swimming or weight training. I believe it’s still very important and thank you for mentioning it

[@ladysun820]

Very instructive video! Thank you Meghan 😃

[@followthepinkline]

Awesome video, thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@EvanWeber1234]

You’re great. Thanks for doing this content.

[@judybst]

Great video. Lots of good information... thank you

[@jenniferkash4424]

Such great info. Thank you so much!

[@TashaB72]

Thanks so much for sharing! Great info.

[@carmellanicholson8060]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much

[@lindycarimbocas1039]

Lovely video, very informative❤❤❤

[@alvinperalta3205]

Love the way you explain it❤️ Thank you so much! God bless you🙏

[@SonamPansari]

Hi Megan! Have been watching your channel for a while now and I love your advices! I am leaning a lot from you!🧡

[@meghanlivingstone]

I’m so happy to hear that! And thanks for being here 🤗

[@taha7shaikh]

Thank you so much for the video

[@larisathirion9426]

👍👍👍 So helpful! I also suffer of IBS, so I'm looking forward to try out your advices. Love your content in general! ❤🌹🌷

[@sarahdavies3690]

Just found your channel. So helpful and informative. Thank you ❤️

[@michellebandy8879]

You speak so structured and fluently. As soon as the video I subbed. You’re beautiful, thank you for sharing!!

[@dprince5271]

All thanks to DR. OSAKA on KZbin Channel for curing me from GUT with his natural herbal diet.

[@lizlylimos4047]

Hello Meghan.. Thank you❤️

[@victoriar8668]

Love this! You are a great teacher

[@meghanlivingstone]

Thank you so much Victoria!

[@julisamonique4301]

Love this Thank you!

[@surakshashetty6674]

So Informative!!

[@janinepolanco319]

Thank you. Easy to understand and implement

[@masonprophet6396]

This was a great video! Thank you!

[@holli3quinn281]

Best gut health video I have found thank you so much I found this very helpful

[@vivianrios6007]

Awesome information. 👏🏼👍🏼

[@dannytaylor6861]

Thank you for your video x

[@linedallaire9631]

Thanks Meghan so helpful :)

[@dr.anniesavagend-balancing9222]

Such great tips here!

[@lilCaribbean77]

LOVED this, thank you 😉

[@johnsharnetsky9559]

Spot on video. Great tips.

[@doveheydon2906]

Thank you for the very helpful information 😊

[@sudarattangtrongwanit5190]

Thank you so much. Very helpful.

[@nathanbrowne7768]

Hi Megan gut health girl I'm naihanna from nz I'm 35 years old you are a blessing teaching your health knowledge thank you

[@angelinarusso2430]

Great video!!! You are the best!!!!

[@torizavala4822]

wow I am in my 30s and I never knew this... You explained it so well. its like a light bulb went . off on my head , Thanks to you Meghan. I have hypo thyroid can you do a weight loss or diet video for hypo thyroid. Thank you God bless

[@aprilxo2615]

you are a true blessing darling. thank you! 🫶🏽

[@kintijarieksta21]

Thank you for your video!💛🙏 Very useful!🙏☺

[@priscillajimenez27]

Unless it's a banana or a crazy thick root veggie, I'm actually trying to keep the skin on everything. I just recently ate a baked potato with the skin for the first time and was actually full for the night. I couldn't eat my chicken sandwich so I saved it for the next day. It's amazing how impactful fiber is especially insoluble

[@meghanlivingstone]

What a great example of how fibre helps us feel full!

[@yowowulu1]

Excellent teacher.

[@KritikaSpreadLove]

This was so helpful thank you for providing research backed content!

[@meghanlivingstone]

You're so welcome!!

[@az.az466]

Hi Meghan, nice video thanks for sharing. Is it possible for you to do video for kids with type1 diabetic. What kind a food and vitamins are good for them and possibly some good food recipes. I would greatly appreciate that. Stay safe and healthy. Thank u🙂

[@TracyD2]

I have a confession to make. I’m a sugar addict. I need help weaning myself off. 😂I laugh but it really is a problem in me and America. I’m thought my diet was pretty good but I love sugar. I thought I can get away with 1 vice but no. I’m 20 lbs overweight because of it. I also have a lot a inflammation in my body that causes me issues. Any particular diet for that. Thank you for listening

[@AutumnLucas75]

Same!

[@someoneya8505]

check if the addiction is caused by candida

[@juliepitchford7324]

Hi I too love sugar but since going on a low carb diet I no longer crave it and I never thought I would say that xxx

[@kirstygracee]

hi!! i’ve recently taken up baking and trying to make unrefined sugar bakes and i’ve done a lot of research and there’s so many more natural sugars out there, maple syrup, coconut sugar, date syrups, honey, stevia and so many others out there so don’t worry you don’t need to cut it all out!!! 😊

[@milorrad569]

L-glutamine

[@michaeltucker605]

I would definitely take health advice from someone who looks so healthy as this lady does.

[@mandeepjheeta773]

Hey Meghan ! Just discovered your channel really great content. I was curious where did you do your Holistic Nutritionist study ?

[@juliaisernhagen6560]

Thanks for the great tips :)

[@maureenhammond3369]

Thanks for the info. I am a new subscriber and have been looking for this.

[@meghanlivingstone]

So happy you found this video helpful :-)

[@anne-h2012]

Very good tips ! Espectially the 80% full, I really needed to hear that :) Also I absolutely love that you didn't edit out the parts where you did little "mistakes" while talking. It makes it more organic and this is just so cute! We see you more as a humain that we can relate too and less like a 100% perfect person that makes us feel bad/deminished about ourselves.

[@meghanlivingstone]

The 80% full tip makes a big difference for sure! And haha I'm glad you enjoyed those little snippets! I sometimes edit things like that out but I agree, I think it's fun to keep them in. Keeps things real!

[@brigidcarleton9498]

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[@planetwalker798]

haha- said the same but hadn't read the comments! agree:)

[@mamamoore3474]

I thank you for explaining how things work because most people like myself appreciate it. I do pick and choose which ones I think I would like more. BLESSINGS. I can't eat to much raw foods so I steam them a little and they help. Probotic and prebotics are so important.

[@michaelhodges8005]

Thank you Lady Boo

[@donatina1987]

Another two questions/suggestions: what is your take on salt? How much to consume daily? And also would like to know your opinion on soy and soy products like tofu. Are they ok for a sensitive gut?

[@oneitalia2312]

You are VERY sweet and VERY generous with your information. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE!!! ~♡~

[@lucianeoliveira4673]

I had a huge IBS problem and I cured it following your tips and the Monash App, I did an elimination process and my IBS symptoms disappeared. I am reintroducing some foods that I thought it would be harmful and I fell much, much better now. Thanks a lot for your videos.

[@meghanlivingstone]

This is AMAZING to hear! So happy for you and that you're feeling a lot better!

[@anacamilaplaza8288]

Thank you! I am not vegan but I am considering it. Still, I suffer from gastritis and chrone's disease so I am trying to help my gut on my own since doctors don't really help me with detailed guide on how to heal other than drugs for the symptoms ❤ love your youtube channel

[@barryminor9196]

Thanks for sharing the UPgraded tips

[@rachelcoyne2930]

Hi Meghan. I’m a new subscriber and absolutely love your videos. I have been struggling with IBS since I was 13. What tips or lifestyle changes did you do to overcome it?

[@AnnaSvedberg12]

Hey Rachel :) Thought I'd just reply to this! A general advice I have is to try the low FODMAP diet for a few weeks. Have you considered that?

[@augustinekopa6560]

Thank you 🙏 from Waitakere New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@katrinamarie2775]

Well hello hello hello do you have a new subscriber as of now! I loved your breakdown I love your tone I love your knowledge I love your pace and you cramped in so much in 12 minutes it was simple and basically clear to the point and it helped me to thoroughly understand and remember these things thank you so much for what you have learned and thank you for taking the time to make this video for us I have been struggling with gut health for quite some time and I’m ready to make changes and make it a lifestyle #HealthyLifestyle

[@chelsdodge]

Such great information!

[@dprince5271]

All thanks to DR. OSAKA on KZbin Channel for curing me from GUT with his natural herbal diet.

[@annkeovilay3233]

Thanks 😊

[@PhanTanThangTH]

Thank you so much

[@alimakingherway8714]

Currently on an elimination diet as of today but I've been thinking of trying a fast and or juice cleanse 🤔 I think my body just needs a break from all of the junk I've been eating.. it's because we've been so busy trying to sell our house and find another place to live and chasing around a toddler, we're just tired most days. 😴 my stomach has been going crazy 🤪 so I know I've gotta slow down and focus on my gut health and get back to feeling better. Thanks for your advice 👍 🙏 😊

[@dprince5271]

All thanks to DR. OSAKA on KZbin Channel for curing me from GUT with his natural herbal diet.

[@justme-en3un]

I love your videos but I watch also for how you talk sounds so nice 😊

[@LoquepiensaMich]

Hey, I loved this video ! Could you make one about regulating glucose in the blood? I'm currently pregnant and been diagnosed with gestacional diabetes and I'm struggling with what can I eat and what not. Thank you !

[@jocaz4931]

This was great, Meghan! Thank you!

[@meghanlivingstone]

You’re so welcome!

[@victoriar8668]

I agree, a great video!

[@victoriar8668]

(As always ) 😊❤️

[@dominicfernandes4019]

Appreciate your really valuable advice, wondering if you have specific recommendations for myasthenia gravis?

[@stephanielupercio3168]

This was so helpful! Now I know why my vegan diet wasn’t sitting well with me, it contained a lot of pre probiotic foods

[@jeannie101]

can you make a video on foods to eat more for higher iron or smtg along the lines of that because I have an iron deficiency and there are not many videos or resources online? If possible, can you include plant-based options as well? Thank you.

[@shmandi24]

Can you do a video about the types of food that can help with psoriasis? After I had an allergic reaction to hair dye, I developed small red circles on my stomach. It’s getting worse, and I really don’t want to takes meds or anything for it. Wondering if you had any advice. Love your videos !

[@jaimeleboba]

Hi Meghan, I just discovered your vlog today and have been learning so much useful stuff! Do you think IF (Intermittent Fasting) is good for gut health?