leaky gut syndrome is a digestive condition that occurs whenever bacteria leaks through
the intestinal wall it occurs in those with increased intestinal permeability
which again allows toxins to leak from the gut and into the bloodstream this can cause
a number of different problems within the body and result in symptoms such as bloating fatigue
food sensitivities and other digestive issues with that said there are actually some common
foods that most of us eat on a regular basis that may actually be contributing to your leaky gut
and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until the end
because there are a few foods that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only the
first food that i should mention is processed meat processed meats such as cured bacon sausages hot
dogs lunch meat and jerky have all been altered to improve their flavor and lengthen their shelf life
they are loaded with salt and saturated fat which are known to increase inflammation in the body
researchers believe that chronic inflammation in the body can contribute to leaky gut syndrome
dairy products are also believed to be contributors to this condition in previous
decades milk was promoted as a superfood that should be included as a staple in the diet of
every health conscious individual however over recent years the medical community at large has
reversed its position on the health advantages of dairy products dairy products are actually loaded
with saturated fat which is associated with heart disease diabetes and other chronic conditions
experts have also linked dairy products to an increased risk of certain types of cancer as well
next up on our list is refined vegetable oil people tend to think that vegetable oil is
a healthy alternative to butter with that said the fats in vegetable oil are mostly unsaturated
so this is partially true however vegetable oil isn't exactly healthy
studies have shown that the unsaturated fats and vegetable oil tend to oxidize when people
heat them when oxidized they become dangerous and can cause inflammation in our body tissues
this contributes to problems in the heart and other body systems and may contribute
to a leaky gut as well refined carbohydrates are another culprit that we need to discuss
refined carbohydrates are basically sugar in disguise they've been stripped of fiber and most
other nutrients making them high calorie foods with low nutritional density because of this
refined carbs can cause blood sugar to spike leading to insulin resistance studies found that
people who eat a lot of refined carbohydrates tend to have increased levels of inflammatory markers
now i'm not suggesting that you completely remove carbohydrates from your diet altogether however
we can all try to swap out the refined carbs for whole grains and zip which takes longer to digest
and feeds the good bacteria in your gut and that leads to the next food that i should mention which
is brit bread has been under fire ever since the gluten-free trend gained traction over the
last decade with that said the gluten-free trend should be considered iffy at best
harvard medical school concedes that gluten has no nutritional value but it also refers
to the negative health effects of gluten as a certifiable myth while the gluten-free trend
may be a bit overblown there are some documented health risks associated with the consumption of
bread but the culprit is not the bread itself the negative health effects caused by eating
too much bread are related to the processed flour additives and preservatives that are present in
many of the common breads that we eat which leads to the next one on our list which is fried foods
aside from being objectively delicious there aren't a lot of good things one can say about
fried foods according to the new york times excessive consumption of fried foods increases
the risk of coronary heart disease stroke heart failure and death from cardiovascular disease
some believe that fried foods may contribute to leaky gut syndrome as well looking at the
numbers it's clear that people should only eat fried foods in moderation if at all
next up on our list is refined sugar experts have consistently linked the excess consumption of
refined sugar to obesity diabetes heart disease and excess body fat scientists have suggested
that refined sugar may also cause the human body to develop a resistance to leptin
which is a hormone that works to regulate hunger and lets the body know when to stop eating this
creates a vicious cycle that leads you craving more sugary foods which can amplify the negative
effects in a short amount of time fructose is a type of sugar that can damage the cell lining of
the intestinal wall which is why some believe that it's a culprit that can cause a leaky gut
next we need to talk about carbonated beverages though crisp bubbly and satisfying soda has
absolutely no health merits the biggest problem with soda comes down to sugar which as previously
mentioned contributes to obesity diabetes and cardiovascular disease people who love the bite
of soda but don't want all the added sugar should consider switching to sparkling water which often
has very little sugar and plenty of flavors from which to choose and that leads to the next item
on our list which is alcoholic beverages it's no secret that the booze industry is booming
in the united states each and every year alcohol sales rake in more than 70 billion in tax revenue
despite this astonishing amount it is often forgotten that the consumption of alcohol
is associated with all kinds of health problems including chronic inflammation
research has shown that heavy alcohol use over time can lead to cardiomyopathy irregular
heartbeats stroke high blood pressure fatty liver alcoholic hepatitis cirrhosis and several types of
cancer additionally alcohol consumption is thought to contribute to leaky gut syndrome as well
in order to avoid the negative effects of alcohol consumption adults should strive to limit their
intake to just one to two drinks per day and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning
artificial sweeteners you may have already swapped processed sugar for artificial sweeteners as a way
to be healthier and consume fewer calories this makes sense right consuming less calories should
equate to weight loss unfortunately studies found that the opposite seems to be true
artificial sweeteners actually negatively affect our taste buds which stimulates an
increased appetite and causes overeating to occur this contributes to weight gain and
increased inflammation which in turn increases the risk of hypertension stroke type 2 diabetes
cardiovascular disease and potentially even leaky gut syndrome the most common culprits
that should be avoided include sucralose saccharin and aspartame instead you can offer
natural sweeteners such as honey maple syrup or agave nectar just be sure to do so in moderation
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millions of people around the world are striving to eat a healthy diet in order to avoid the foods
that can cause a leaky gut hopefully the information that you learned in this video
can help you do just that with that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should
not be taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you
learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health
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