Eating healthily without giving up: this is how it really works
Many people think they are already eating healthily. But in practice, it often turns out that there are some persistent misconceptions. In this podcast episode, Julia Gruber reveals the most common misconceptions about healthy eating and explains why a gut-friendly diet doesn't have to be complicated. You'll find out what really matters, what role fructose, calories and vitamins play and how you can make a big impact with just a few feasible changes. Plus: tips for implementation if you finally want noticeable results for your skin, your stomach or your energy.
Highlights
- Why "slim = healthy" is a misconception
- Why counting calories makes little sense
- Fruit is not automatically healthy (watch out for fructose)
- Fat does not make you fat, on the contrary
- Colonoscopy ≠ microbiome analysis
- 4 things you should leave out for 14 days
Gut-friendly diet mistakes and how to avoid them
Many of my clients come to me and say: "Julia, I'm already eating healthily!" And yet they feel tired, bloated or have skin problems. Why is that? The answer is often simpler than you think: it's a small error in thinking that has crept in. In this podcast episode, I show you the most common misconceptions about healthy eating and what you can do instead.
Slim does not mean healthy
Many people live with the misconception that if you are slim, you have nothing to worry about. But this is not true. Even slim people can develop inflammation, fatigue or allergies, especially if they eat a lot of sugar, potato chips or convenience foods. It's not your weight that matters, but how your body reacts to what you eat.
Counting calories is overrated
It's not the calories that matter, but the effect of the food. Sugar, for example, weakens your immune system, even if it "only" has 100 calories. Your body needs nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory food, not empty numbers.
Fruit is healthy, right?
Fruit contains lots of vitamins, but also fructose. And it is precisely this that can lead to bloating, cravings or even inflammation, especially if your intestinal flora is disturbed. Try it: no fruit for 14 days. Many of my customers report significantly fewer complaints afterwards.
Fat does not make you fat, on the contrary
Healthy fats such as coconut oil, ghee or avocado are important for hormones, enzymes and your cell health. Here too, quality beats quantity.
Eating vitamins is not enough, they also have to arrive
Just because you take vitamins doesn't mean that your body absorbs them. If your gut is stressed, absorption will not work. Have your blood tested, e.g. with the Prevent 360 analysis
Colonoscopy says nothing about your intestinal flora
Many people think: "I had a colonoscopy, everything was ok." But you can't see any bacterial distribution, no Mucosal integrity. For this you need a microbiome analysis, you can also contact us.
The 4 things you should avoid for 14 days:
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- Wheat / gluten
- Sugar (incl. fruit!)
- Cow's milk products
- Raw food
Just try it out, you'll be amazed at what you can improve in a short time. If you would like specific instructions, I recommend our Prevent360 blood analysis.
Conclusion
You don't have to eat perfectly. But you can allow yourself to take an honest look and give your body what it really needs. Small changes, big impact. And if you need support: we're here for you.
LINKS
Prevent360 finger blood analysis
In this podcast episode, I talk about the importance of not only eating, but also checking whether nutrients are actually reaching the body. I can highly recommend the Prevent360 test for this
:- Finger blood test from a few drops of blood, can be done from the comfort of your own home
- 75 markers incl. magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acid status etc.
- Comparably inexpensive (if you were to do all these values with venous blood, it would cost around CHF 1,000)
Podcast recommendation: Interview with the developer of the Prevent360, Dr. med. Vilmos Fux
I had talked about saturated fats and explained that they are also important, but the quality is crucial. We have one from our animal line, Danuwa, which is very high quality and cold-pressed in a small mill. Although it is "for animals", you can also use it in your kitchen for yourself.
21-day detox and intermittent fasting program
If you want to put what you have learned into practice, with specific instructions in recipes, then I recommend our 21-day detox and intermittent fasting program Feedback from previous participants
- Digestion, sleep, mood improved
- Reduction in pain
- weight loss
Podcast episode about the detox program
:"Bloated belly, skin problems, fatigue? How detox really helps you"
If you are interested in learning more about the detox program, I recommend listening to this episode.
ColoAlert stool test for prevention
If you're wondering whether it would be a good idea to have a bowel screening, then the ColoAlert could be a good idea
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