Episode 4. Why you should care about gut health (Part 1 of 4) What is good gut health, what is poor gut health, how do I improve my gut health + much more

Welcome back to the Real Health Talk Podcast with Zak and Jordan.

Today's episode is part 1 of a 4-part series on all things gut health.

In this episode, we cover 4 key areas - why should we care about gut health, what does good gut health look like, what does poor gut health look like, and the top-down approach.

This is your guide to understanding why your gut health is foundational to living a healthier, happier life.

3 key takeaways from the episode:

Becoming aware of the food you are consuming

• Begin to read the labels
• Follow the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen list
• Support companies and farmers that prioritise the health of the planet and your health over profit

Understanding your biofeedback markers

• Food journaling - write down the food you are eating, and how you feel after it
• Reconnect to your body's intuition

Gut health is a daily practice

• Give yourself the tools
• Be proactive with your approach to gut health
• Get your bloodwork done regularly

Products/resources mentioned:

• Rock toothpaste
• Grant’s toothpaste
• EWG clean 15 dirty dozen

Stay connected with us, Jordan and Zak, on Instagram. You can find Jordan at @jordan_davey and Zak at @coachzakgoold. We're excited to engage with our community and hear your thoughts.

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Thank you for tuning in, and let's embark on this journey to real health together.

Yours in the best of health.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) The basis of the podcast

(9:58) The importance of connection + community

(12:10) The importance of the breath

(13:10) Breathe with us

(16:34) The gut health series

(18:20) You aren’t what you eat, you are what you absorb

(19.46) The definition of gut health

(25:00) Death by 1000 cuts - the toxic world we live in

(29.56) The gut lining

(33:26) What is good gut health

(39:05) What does poor gut health look like

(41:40) We all can feel better by improving our gut health

(45:30) Denormalising poor gut health

(47:15) The top-down approach

(49:40) Key takeaways

(50:34) Become aware of the food you are consuming

(53:40) Understanding your biofeedback markers

(56:49) Gut health is a daily practice

(101:30) Outro

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