Sugar
The WHO recommends this range for daily sugar intake.
What is 25 - 50g?
The "good" bacteria that support digestion and overall gut balance are known by this name.
What are probiotics?
This term refers to the thoughtful consideration of what and how you are eating.
What is mindful eating?
This macronutrient is the body's main & quickest source of energy.
This is one benefit of movement addresses weight gain and metabolic syndrome (the tire belly created from insulin resistance).
This is the simple sugar that is the body's main source of energy and is measured in the bloodstream. Hint: it's associated with carbohydrates.
What is glucose?
This type of dietary component - found in foods like bananas, onions, and whole grains - feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
What are prebiotics?
A balanced meal typically includes these 3 main components: protein source, a carbohydrate source and this.
What is vegetables OR fat?
These types of fats - found in olive oil, avocados, & nuts - are known to support heart health.
What are monounsaturated fats?
A basic rule of meal planning indicates this area of the grocery store to shop.
What is the perimeter of the grocery store?
This naturally occurring sugar is found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables.
What is fructose?
This term refers to the collection of microorganisms living in the digestive tract that influence digestion, immunity, and even mood.
What is the gut microbiome?
What are salt, olive oil, garlic and grass fed butter?
This macronutrient is made of amino acids and is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
What is protein?
What is sleep?
This term refers to sugars that are incorporated during processing and preparation - such as soda, candy, and baked goods.
What are added sugars?
We discussed two communication pathways - this one is between the digestive system and the brain; playing a key role in stress response and emotional regulation.
What is the gut-brain axis?
This term refers to preparing multiple meals eaten throughout the week.
What is batch cooking?
This type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by the body, yet it helps regulate blood sugar, supports gut health, and keeps you feeling full.
What is fiber?
This term refers to eating whole foods in their natural form with little processing. (And is the only rule YWS would encourage clients to follow!)
What is clean eating?
When sugar impacts cognitive function, it is impacting this part of the body.
What is the brain?
Intestinal cells regulate what passes into the bloodstream. When impaired it can lead to increased permeability often referred to a as this term? (not the most attractive!)
What is leaky gut?
What are greens?
These are 3 types of non-animal based proteins.
What are beans, tofu, and seeds/nuts?
What is hydrate?