DIGESTION: THE BASICS | Nutrition 101 Ep. 2

[@JillWags22]

So good at explaining things and simplifying very complicated subjects

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I was diagnosed in 2013 with Ulcerative Colitis and had my colon and rectum removed during an emergency surgery in February 2017. I thought it was CRAZY how much your stomach and small intestine really don't digest. Food would come out through my stoma pretty much whole no matter how much I chewed. + the amount of water your colon removes is WILD! I got pictures back of my colon when they removed it & it was pretty much as tall as me (I'm 5'2") I was shocked! My digestive system is obviously VERY different now and things move through me in about 4-6 hours. I never really cared about what went on inside my body before, but now I've become an addict about knowing everything. Long story short, I love your channel! Thanks for making this video!

[@MHSMagicLuver]

Emily Parris I have crohns so I understand. Was diagnosed when I was 20/21. I'm 26 now. I still havnt had colon thank goodness but I am taking medicine (entyvio) right now. So yeah I pay a lot of attention to digestion.

[@chelsearoo3]

I have Crohns !

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

MHSMagicLuver oh wow! How's he entyvio doing? I've heard some good things about it. When I was in the ICU right before my surgery they tried EVERYTHING. They said "your colon is just too far gone" it was going to rupture at any second. Anyways, if you do end up getting an ostomy, I kind of loved it. It saved my life & made it so I had a life again

[@MHSMagicLuver]

Emily Parris it's doing great right now. I first started on remicade. Workwdfor two years then I had antibodies to it. Was put on cimzia. That again worked for two years. At that point my flare up was horrible. Lost 10 lbs in a week. Couldn't keep water down. Worst part is my joints had excruciating pain in my ankles and knees. I would come home from work and just cry. Been on entyvio for a year and so far it has been perfect

[@emmawilliams7143]

Could you please do a video expanding more on gut health? i.e. what supplements to take, how to improve digestion and bloating, current fads/myths about gut health etc. LOVE your videos BTW!!

[@AlyssaThayne]

I second this! I'm really interested in your take on gut health foods such as kombucha, fermented foods, etc. and also would love to get some info on current gut health myths.

[@lizzieturbett7444]

Another registered dietitian, Kara Corey, is doing a KZbin series on gut health on her channel!!

[@joyfull7684]

I would love to have a video like this too!!!

[@bethanyhibbett9445]

Instantly I was stoked to see an informational video on digestion and nutrition from you because I really trust your opinion (you got that school to back it up!) but I really wish this video was more practical and explained why certain foods make you bloated and how you know if you should take probiotics. Would you consider a part 2?

[@dawntse1713]

It would be very interesting to know how to balance hormones too!

[@mcgil8891]

Yes!

[@jennysteinh7262]

I would love a hormones video as well !!!

[@lilyriv3439]

I literally just learned ALL that stuff you talked about in school and I didnt know what the heck any of that stuff was when I learned it until I watched this video and now I understand everything So thank you for helping me understand this. You are really good at breaking things down to a level where normal people can understand how things work.

[@amberstasiunas5472]

I suffer from IBS, so they diagnosed me with anyhow. I had severe issues with stomach pains / constant cramping, etc a few years ago during an extremely stressful time in my life. I had several procedures and tests done, including but not limited to- endoscopy (camera placed down my esophagus into my stomach to search for ulcers) Esophageal stretching, blood tests, saliva tests, even a hysteroscopy (insertion of a camera into the uterus and cervix) etc and the physicians eventually landed on IBS. I've had on and off issues since then but lately, I've been experiencing extreme discomfort nearly every time I eat. I've been experiencing extreme bloating and cramping not only in my tummy but also my lower back. I would love more videos on digestion, maybe even a segment on IBS since so many people suffer from this condition. especially women. Thank you so much for taking the time to educate others, love your vidoes and your sweet little fam!

[@myhauntingromance]

I have emetophobia and have a very hard time eating right now. I’m working through it and learning more about nutrition has been helping a bit (some rational against the irrational). I love this series so far...easy to understand and not judge or gross

[@mollyfortner8189]

I'm an aspiring nutritionist/health coach and I love this series/ all your videos! You're so good at condensing information and making it understandable. I also loved what you said about gut health being linked to other issues. I have a genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and I'm not sure if you've heard of it but it's got to do with all of the collagen in the body being faulty. But an interesting part of it is that it causes all kinds of digestion issues, gastroparesis, and malabsorption along with its other symptoms. I know certain things like probiotics and eating slower help with digestion, but if you could go into how to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients as well as gastroparesis, I feel like that could be really helpful as well!

[@katrinalynn5093]

just wanted to say I loooove these informational videos you do! I love that I can go on youtube not only for girly makeup thingys but also to learn about my body from someone who is qualified!

[@lilnotlily]

Nicely done! Thank you for simplifying digestion for us!

[@blondelass123]

These videos are SO useful. Keep them coming!!

[@sylviag3576]

PS. 139: 14 " I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderlly made. Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well. "

[@leslieprebyl6238]

Love the video. I too am fascinated with nutrition and digestion especially since I had SIBO a year ago at this time. Keep these very informative videos coming our way.

[@wildworld369]

Love this series - I learned some of these basics in school but you explain things so well and it's always nice to be reminded! 💓

[@smj3099]

Love this video and I find digestion interesting as well. I notice significant improvements to my digestion when I chew my food well, relax, and sit up straight when eating. Thank you. Great video!

[@marykatelong3074]

I love them! Please continue to make them!

[@AmandaLovesOldFords]

Just found your channel. This video gives you so much cred! As a health science major, I appreciate how knowledgeable you are. You earned my trust.

[@meganferneyhough4631]

It's lovely to see how passionate you are about these topics Becca!!! I love your content, so keep up the great work girl!!! I am in my second year of nutrition and love it! I can't wait to graduate and be able to spread my wealth of knowledge just like you :)

[@Rebeccalouisefitness]

So informative and entertaining! Keep up the good work! xx

[@dassahskelton2574]

Love you videos!! Always informing!

[@angelgallardo]

Pretty awesome video! I liked all your wording about digestion. Great job!

[@TaRnii]

Loved both of your videos for this info so far!!! I've had some digestion issues recently and this is a really easy way to understand how it all works. Thank you!!

[@shelleyscheepers4977]

Wow your knowledge is incredible. Love these videos, so informative. Thanks Becca

[@KristinSchott]

I have celiac disease so naturally my digestion is kind of screwed up. Your overview really helped me to connect and understand what is going on when I get glutened with the overall process of digestion. Thanks so much! Would love an explanation of how other digestive diseases work in this process.

[@BeccaBristow]

So glad you found it helpful Kristin! So with celiac, when you consume gluten, it's all those little villi that take the brunt! It can destroy the villi, and kind of 'flatten' out the intestinal lining, which is why malabsorption is common among those with celiac, especially if it goes undiagnosed for a while. Very interesting stuff!

[@MariniteLG]

I would love a video on great foods for gluten intolerant or people with celiac to eat.

[@ambermac510]

I LOVE this series!!!!

[@kristineortiz5090]

Ahilove that diffuser! I still havent bought one, I love that it has a candle flicker setting!

[@LovedHappy]

Our bodies are freakin amazing!🙌🏻 and so are you! Thanks for sharing 💕💕

[@MyCountryFavorites1]

LovedHappy agree!!!

[@ericavigil9567]

LovedHappy the one who created our bodies is even more amazing !

[@kathypaigex]

So interesting and informative! I'm in my second year of human nutrition and it is always good to listen to a nice summary of what we have been learning x

[@pipboyd2034]

This series is everything! Thanks so much for making it :) xx

[@shaaisattar5774]

Thanks for all the amazing content you are putting out there to help all of us! 💚

[@enligtjenny]

Who knew your guts could be so interesting? Love this series! Really helpful and gives a greater understanding to what's happening to what I consume. Thank you!

[@freedominabudget]

This was so interesting!! Great info!

[@mariaevangelougallagher1631]

Love learning about this stuff! Can you make a video about food that is best for digestion?

[@rodenaimee1]

Would love a hormones video! Would also love if you could do a video on quick healthy meals/ lunches for work. I find healthy eating hard because you're always told this and that are bad for you and it's hard to know what's good for you! I just want a balanced but enjoyable diet and not feel miserable when I'm having a meal :) x

[@insideself1471]

Really enjoyed that, thanks, super interesting. Just enough/right level of info for me... :)

[@ashleylaarhoven5913]

I love these videos!! Thank you! :) Our bodies are so complex and amazing, whoa! But it is so weird, I am taking anatomy this year and literally I just learned today about the lining of the intestinal tract that has the villi and microvilli and their ability to absorb nutrients.

[@brieb777]

You're so smart 🤓 LOVED this!

[@keaganschmidt]

You're so smart Becca!😊

[@sgeorg2]

You should do one on sugar!! Love your videos 😊

[@katiesemm2202]

Can you do a Fridge/Pantry Tour!?!?

[@lindsayfoster4759]

Love love these videos 💕

[@xxbeautyblast]

Where did you get the diffuser in the background of your video? Love it!!

[@lindsayburke3828]

Such a great vid!! Informative but still understandable 😊

[@Adelinskify]

I love these videos that you do, having all the knowledge as a dietician :) I really appreciate sharing this with us! Love from Romania

[@nikkoluu]

great video🙌🏻 currently studying foods and nutrition to become an RD, and have a test on digestion Monday📚your explanation was helpful😁thanks!

[@upthecreek18]

Becca these series vlogs/vids are awesome! ;) very informative and fascinating!

[@alaynastreeter3955]

Stop at 3:50!! Made me laugh so hard. Love your channel

[@emmynercissian8741]

Hi Becca! Quick question: as a bio student, I've always been told that plants and fish contain unsaturated fats (olive oil, vegetable oil, salmon etc.) and animal products contain saturated fats (butter, meats, dairy.) However, coconut oil is a plant product, but it contains 92% saturated fat, and avocados also contain a fairly high saturated fat content for a plant! Can you explain the reason behind this?

[@kristinyeager4955]

Hi Becca, I love watching your video cause you have so much nutritional information and I love it. Do you have any advice on increasing your bodies natural energy? My energy level is always so low and would love to boost that up. I would rather boost my energy from foods rather than taking medication. Any advice?

[@nutmegsmama]

Could you do a video about the whole 30 diet? Is it good? Is it bad?

[@emmajackson8680]

Very helpful, if it is possible for description like this it could be helpful to have a diagram or something. Can you explain more of micronutrients?

[@Gii7077]

Please could you do a vid on digestion tips for people who regularly suffer from indigestion and constipation? (Yes, i eat a lot of fibre, and sometimes that makes it way worse). Love these explanations

[@HighTideSoaps]

Giuli M I find with more fibre I have to drink TONS more water, that might help you :)

[@racheldesimone7424]

Are you still doing your marathon series?

[@oshamv03]

Hey Becca! Love your videos. Very informative and simply put. I know gallbladder is needed for digestion abd wanted to see if you could do a video on how digestion would work without a gallbladder. I know quite a few people who no longer have a gallbladder, myself included. I'm interested to know how fat and other macros are digested without a gallbladder.😊

[@BeccaBristow]

Hey girl! Fat is digested the same (with bile) but when you don’t have a glabladder you no longer have a storage place or ‘resevior’ for bile, so therefore you produce it more on demand (in the pancreas) and don’t have extra hanging out if that makes sense. It’s for this reason that eating a lot of fat at once may not be tolerated well!

[@oshamv03]

Becca Bristow thanks a lot Becca! Easy to understand. I appreciate you answering😊

[@divaofscience]

Becca, I’m new to your channel. I really enjoyed this 101. Do you have one for vitamins and supplements?

[@mrslisalindgren]

I have been told my liver has a hard time creating bile but the bigger issue is with my gallbladder. Are there certain foods that help with an issue like that? Curious what you ha e to say about that. 😊

[@randihardy7310]

Youre really good at explaining all this. Im a dietetics students and sometimes professors just read from slides and it doesnt make any sense to me. You should teach a basic nutrition course haha.

[@BeccaBristow]

Omg I would LOVE to! I think teaching would be so fun!!!

[@Jennaye17]

I'm legit learning about this in anatomy class right now in college. You don't know it, but you've helped me with my homework. Lol

[@erinwilkie1545]

Can you make a video about how to have a healthy gut or any tips for foods/probiotics :)

[@hollyurrutia2956]

I love your videos, Becca! Since you mentioned it, is there any chance you'll be doing a pregnancy and breastfeeding video soon? xx

[@hayleymarie2088]

Can you do a nutrition 101 on pro/pre biotics ☺️

[@rooloveslax15]

I was eating while watching this and definitely analyzed everything that was going on hahaha

[@chantelleserret1700]

Hi Becca, Do you happen to know if Sparkling water that claims to have no sugar is actually free of sugar? And also is it healthy? Thanks!

[@emilyc0410]

Can you comment on leaky gut. I hear a lot about it but never from my doctors.

[@Naanii77]

In a nutshell it's a science lol Thanku so much for sharing!!

[@whitneyologbenla4797]

First like, love you❤

[@marisolcos]

Hi Becca, I am a new subscriptor and I love your videos😍. Talk to much questions to Nutrition & eat more interesting❗️ I am looking much your videos and I see that you haven't a video 😫that to me I love . Is video is the tag: What is in My bag❓I love that make you this video please 🙏. Thanks And sorry for My english❗️ Kisses 😘😘😘 from Barcelona 🏖 Spain.

[@allisonlavalley4986]

Love these videos! Please make a breastfeeding video! I'm currently on that journey with my newborn and would love your insight

[@MadetoOrderNutrition]

I feel like people think its so weird that I'm so fascinated with breast feeding haha but I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I guess its a dietitian thing.

[@elenafort8231]

Have you read 'Gulp' by Mary Roach? Because it definitely seems right up your ally!

[@BeccaBristow]

No but that sounds interesting!! I will def look it up!

[@User-ce9md]

Hermosa, I love you !! ❤️

[@lizzieturbett7444]

Does this count as studying for my Advanced Human Nutrition exam?? (I wish)

[@adrianaespinoza898]

And i second the indigestion/constipation video

[@totallyfab95]

Hey Becca! I thought I was making progress before but I joined a gym and my coach there told me to eat a certain calorie amount and I can never get to it. Idk if I should be worried about it or is it a good thing? I know it’s bad to eat too low of calories because it fucks your metabolism up, but don’t you also need a calorie deficiency to loose weight? I’m 5’3 woman of medium build and my coach recommended 1,300 to 1,500 calorie diet. So I put my measurements into my fitness pal and they recommended a 1,250 calorie diet to loose 2lbs a week. But after I put my cardio in at the end of the day, sometimes it says I have 800 calories left in the day. Am I supposed to eat those calories?! It seems like a lot of food. I am really focused on loosing weight this time but I have had eating disorders in the past and don’t want to start up again.

[@BeccaBristow]

Hi Jenny! If you are too low on calories, your body will not really allow itself to lose weight. And any weight you do lose, would likely be water weight or muscle (not good!!), since our bodies are made to protect themselves, if you're not providing enough fuel to your body, it will make sure to hold on to stored fat in order to have stores available, since it's not receiving adequate fuel. Does that make sense? I'm all for listening to your body and not necessarily sticking to an exact number day in and day out, but 800 net calories is definitely way too low! You definitely want your net calories for the day to be above 1200 at the very least

[@mollykate9656]

Hormone video please!!

[@brittanykruser7450]

Hello! Do you know if someone has their large intestine removed (no bag, just direct reattachment) if the small intestine will “pick up the slack” and start harboring more bacteria (good and bad)? Would probiotics be beneficial or a complete waste?

[@nutmegsmama]

You should be a teacher!

[@elizabethsant7803]

'Skinny' video on probiotics!

[@adrianaespinoza898]

❤️🔝

[@vickylopez2173]

This is a lot to digest 😂

[@leilei6576]

And how can people say there is no God? We are so intricately made! 🙌🏼

[@yourkingandqueen]

Easily, actually

[@simply-allie]

This is so fascinating! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 💕