Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are drugs that have made quite a splash in health news for their capacity to control not only diabetes but also weight. But did you know that they body has mechanisms to produce these substances for himself? Find out how your microbiome can help you to produce this magic substance called GLP-1 and why this is superior to taking a magic bullet for weight control.
Fiber for Weight Control
Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management – and nature packages the carbs in perfectly balanced ratios when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Research suggests that carbohydrates are meant to come packaged in nature-balanced ratios of total carbohydrates to fiber. Find out how fiber influences the way carbohydrates are absorbed and processed, as well as how they interact with your microbiome to promote optimal health and ideal weight for your body.
You Can Get Chronic Disease Because Your Gut Microbiome is Hungry
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. Though our waists are getting bigger, research is showing that the gut microbiome and the energy-producing mitochondria remain hungry for nutrients missing in our diet. This article explores the link between mitochondria and gut health, and what we can do to optimize the development of our gut microbiome.