Craving Sweets? Your Gut Bacteria May be Calling the Shots
Category:Have you ever reached for that sweet treat and wondered why it’s so hard to resist? What if I told you that the real craving might not be coming from ‘you’ at all?
The culprits of your sugar cravings are the tiny organisms residing in your gut!
Intrigued?
There’s a fascinating science behind this phenomenon.
The Gut-Brain Axis is a remarkable communication network that links your gut flora to your mental state. Emerging research suggests that when you nourish your body with wholesome foods, your gut bacteria thrive – and so does your mood!
The ‘Gut-Brain Axis’ is just the tip of the iceberg.
Beneath the surface lies a battle of wills between good and bad bacteria in your gut microbiome. When the not-so-friendly bacteria take over, they can send powerful messages to your brain, demanding a sugar feast.
Dr. Richard Brouse sheds light on this complex topic in this short video clip.
Dr. Brouse’s insights were a highlight of our wellness webcast last week, Gut Instincts, where he breaks down the gut microbiome’s profound impact on our health, immune defenses, and even our emotions.
He also discussed how you can regain control and rebalance your gut flora, favoring those beneficial bacteria that support your health.
In case you missed it, you can watch the replay here.
Here’s to a healthy microbiome!
Questions? Contact me at Jerry@Fit4LifeLLC.com!
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