YOU'VE MAYBE HEARD THE SAYING, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.
You can eat all the right things but if you don't absorb them what good is it?
That can feel discouraging! Not only that but you start to see it but you feel it it too. Hair loss. Blood sugar imbalances. Gut issues. Constant fatigue. Always hungry. This can feel not just discouraging but concerning!
How do I know if I am not absorbing?
There are markers on functional lab tests that point absorption. Blood tests, stool tests and mineral tests are all good tests to look at how well you absorb. You need someone trained in functional lab tests to help you go through your results to identify areas of weakness that need support.
Proteins and fats are two of the main macro nutrients that people struggle to absorb. Though you can still be struggling to absorb these nutrients without physical signs, here are a few ways to identify if you might not be absorbing fats and proteins.
Poor protein absorption- undigested food in stool and/or a heavy feeling in the stomach after eating
Poor fat absorption - floating stools and/or not tolerating greasy foods well
That can feel discouraging! Not only that but you start to see it but you feel it it too. Hair loss. Blood sugar imbalances. Gut issues. Constant fatigue. Always hungry. This can feel not just discouraging but concerning!
How do I know if I am not absorbing?
There are markers on functional lab tests that point absorption. Blood tests, stool tests and mineral tests are all good tests to look at how well you absorb. You need someone trained in functional lab tests to help you go through your results to identify areas of weakness that need support.
Proteins and fats are two of the main macro nutrients that people struggle to absorb. Though you can still be struggling to absorb these nutrients without physical signs, here are a few ways to identify if you might not be absorbing fats and proteins.
Poor protein absorption- undigested food in stool and/or a heavy feeling in the stomach after eating
Poor fat absorption - floating stools and/or not tolerating greasy foods well
How to support better break down and absorption of your food:
1- Eating mindfully. Eat slower, chew your food more and don't eat while driving, standing or in front of a screen. The more you chew your food, the more it gets broken down.
2- Drink 1 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar in water BEFORE meals. This stimulates the production of stomach acid which helps to break down your food.
3- Take several deep breaths before eating. The less stressed (and more present you are) when you eat, the more calm and ready your digestive system is to receive and digest your food.
3- Take enzymes. Enzymes help break down sugars, proteins, fats, carbs, lactose, etc. The lower your level of enzymes, the less your food will break down and the less you can absorb. Terrazyme is a enzyme supplement to support your body's natural levels of enzymes.
Absorption of nutrients, especially fats and proteins, affect so many things! Memory, focus, skin, cardiovascular health, hair growth, liver health, hormones, weight loss, energy and inflammation. It's so much bigger than just what you eat!
Don't wait until it becomes an alarming issue! Get your levels checked before they get out of hand.
Schedule a free discovery call today to talk about how functional testing can point you in the right direction of supporting your body and feeling like yourself again!
1- Eating mindfully. Eat slower, chew your food more and don't eat while driving, standing or in front of a screen. The more you chew your food, the more it gets broken down.
2- Drink 1 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar in water BEFORE meals. This stimulates the production of stomach acid which helps to break down your food.
3- Take several deep breaths before eating. The less stressed (and more present you are) when you eat, the more calm and ready your digestive system is to receive and digest your food.
3- Take enzymes. Enzymes help break down sugars, proteins, fats, carbs, lactose, etc. The lower your level of enzymes, the less your food will break down and the less you can absorb. Terrazyme is a enzyme supplement to support your body's natural levels of enzymes.
Absorption of nutrients, especially fats and proteins, affect so many things! Memory, focus, skin, cardiovascular health, hair growth, liver health, hormones, weight loss, energy and inflammation. It's so much bigger than just what you eat!
Don't wait until it becomes an alarming issue! Get your levels checked before they get out of hand.
Schedule a free discovery call today to talk about how functional testing can point you in the right direction of supporting your body and feeling like yourself again!
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