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396: Allulose has quickly become one of the most popular sugar alternatives, but is it actually a healthy choice? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what allulose is, how it's made, and why its GMO status and labeling can be confusing. I'll also cover how allulose may affect digestion, including bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and gut bacteria, why it may be hiding in many low-carb and keto products, and why this sweetener may not be as harmless as it's often made out to be. Plus, I'll share what I use instead when I want to add sweetness without relying on sugar substitutes. Topics Discussed: → What Allulose actually is → How Allulose is made → Why Allulose does NOT come from fruit → Why there’s a lawsuit happening As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:38 - Is Allulose Made From GMO Corn? → 00:05:14 - Is Allulose Natural or Artificial? → 00:06:38 - What Is Allulose and How Is It Made? → 00:07:24 - Does Allulose Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin? → 00:08:34 - Why Allulose Isn't Approved Everywhere → 00:08:56 - Can Allulose Affect Gut Bacteria? → 00:09:30 - The Side Effects of Allulose → 00:12:32 - Allulose and Digestive Issues → 00:13:28 - Healthy Alternatives to Allulose → 00:14:08 - Do Sugar Substitutes Increase Sugar Cravings? → 00:15:26 - Training Your Taste Buds to Enjoy Real Food Further Listening: → Xanthan Gum Adds Calories?! + What It's Really Doing To Your Gut | BOKCheck Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

394: Butter has gotten a bad reputation for decades, but is it actually one of the healthiest fats you can eat? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down the science behind grass-fed butter, including the key nutrients it contains, how it may support gut health, brain function, healthy aging, and inflammation, and why choosing the right kind of butter matters. I'll also share simple ways to incorporate butter into your diet, whether dairy-sensitive individuals can still enjoy its benefits, and why it may deserve a place in a healthy lifestyle. Topics Discussed: → Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Butter → Is Butter Actually Healthy? → Butter for Gut Health & Inflammation → Best Healthy Fats for Weight Loss → Grass-Fed Butter vs. Conventional Butter As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digestTimestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:56 - Is Butter Actually Healthy? → 00:03:24 - Why Grass-Fed Butter Matters → 00:04:28 - Why Butter Got a Bad Reputation → 00:05:20 - Butter & Gut Health Benefits → 00:07:00 - Vitamin A & Skin Health → 00:08:36 - Butter & Omega-3 Fatty Acids → 00:09:50 - What Is CLA? → 00:11:50 - Vitamins D & K Explained → 00:15:14 - Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Butter → 00:16:04 - Is Butter Okay If You're Dairy Sensitive?→ → 00:16:42 - Should You Try Ghee Instead? → 00:17:52 - The Best Ways to Eat Butter → 00:18:40 - Butter & Resistant Starch → 00:20:46 - Can Butter Help With Weight Loss? → 00:21:56 - How to Choose the Best Butter Further Listening: → STOP USING COCONUT OIL AS LUBE! All About UTI’s, Yeast Infections, and Vaginal Health | Wendy Strgar Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

393: Vaginal health is a taboo topic and sadly because it is, countless women are suffering in silence when it comes to any kind of vaginal issue whether it be UTIs, yeast infection, vaginal dryness, infections, and basically anything related. So today's, we are breaking that stigma with Wendy Strgar who specializes in vaginal health and has her own line of lube specifically designed to support the vaginal microbiome - yes, we have a microbiome down there just like we have a gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. We talk about probiotic suppositories, if putting a garlic clove up your V is a good idea, vaginal pain that so many women suffer with, and why using pure coconut oil as a natural lube alternative may actually be causing bacteria and yeast infections! Topics Discussed: → The right and wrong kind of lube → Fertility lube → Yeast infections & UTI’s → Why we should not use pure coconut oil as lube → Why women suffer silently with vaginal issues → Probiotic vaginal suppositories → Is garlic up your V a good thing? → How to care for your V after giving vaginal birth → Why most vaginal care products are making symptoms worse As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:45 - Vaginal Health & the Vaginal Microbiome → 00:09:13 - How Gut Health Affects Vaginal Health → 00:11:45 - Is Coconut Oil Safe as Lube? → 00:13:51 - Causes of Yeast Infections & UTIs → 00:17:00 - Vaginal pH Explained → 00:20:28 - Best Fertility Lubricants → 00:25:00 - Hormones & Vaginal Health → 00:26:55 - Hygiene Habits That Affect Vaginal Health → 00:31:28 - Postpartum Vaginal Care → 00:33:45 - Vaginal Probiotic Suppositories → 00:37:02 - Best Probiotics for Vaginal Health → 00:40:12 - Garlic, Vaginal Steaming & Natural Remedies → 00:43:38 - Vaginal Health & Immune Function → 00:44:36 - Common Women's Health Mistakes → 00:46:36 - The Future of Vaginal Healthcare Further Listening: → Natural Botox Alternatives, Beef Tallow & Clean Beauty | Emilie Toups Check Out Wendy Strgar: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.strgar/ → Second Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcleanlove/ → Website: https://www.wendystrgar.com/ → Vaginal support products: https://goodcleanlove.com/ Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

392: Sulforaphane may be one of the most powerful compounds you're not getting enough of. In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what sulforaphane is, the foods that naturally contain it, and the research behind its potential anti-cancer, heart, brain, and blood sugar benefits. I'll also explain the best ways to maximize sulforaphane from your food, when a supplement may be a better option, and who should use caution before adding it to their routine. If you're looking for simple ways to support your long-term health, this episode is a great place to start. Studies mentioned: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/521 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2016/7857186 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2018/5438179 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-024-03577-8 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1089115/full https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6902 https://aacrjournals.org/cancerpreventionresearch/article/8/8/712/50472/Effect-of-Sulforaphane-in-Men-with-Biochemical As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:26 - What Is Sulforaphane? → 00:06:36 - How Sulforaphane Works → 00:06:54 - Sulforaphane & Cancer Prevention → 00:08:40 - Heart Health Benefits → 00:09:40 - Blood Sugar & Diabetes Support → 00:10:22 - Brain Health Benefits → 00:10:52 - Best Foods High in Sulforaphane → 00:12:32 - Sulforaphane Supplements → 00:13:52 - Who Should Avoid Sulforaphane?Further Listening: → Could the Carnivore Diet Be the Missing Piece for Gut Health? | Bronson Dant Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

391: Stop wearing sunscreen and listen to this before you get botox, because today we are talking about natural alternatives to botox, natural sunscreen protection that is actually stemmed from what you eat not what you put on your skin, and we are busting myths about "clean" skincare and makeup and revealing what truly goes on behind the scenes in the skincare and makeup industry! Emilie Toups from Toups & Co. is back for a second time as we dive into the controversial topics of coconut oil and how it can actually dry out your skin, and why not all beef tallow is created equal and why it may not be working for you if you've tried it. Plus, Emilie shares how to properly clean your makeup brushes and what the missing link behind those nasty breakouts could be! Topics Discussed: → Natural botox alternatives → Nature’s retinol → Sunscreen from the inside out → Foods to eat for anti-aging → Misconceptions around beef tallow on your face → Why not all beef tallow is created equal → Why coconut oil is NOT good for your skin! → Ways to detect greenwashing skincare & makeup → Why natural makeup brushes are not actually natural → How to and how often to clean your makeup brushes → Natural deodorant As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:50 – Skincare myths & rapid-fire questions → 00:02:40 – Emilie Toups' health journey → 00:08:08 – Beef tallow vs. coconut oil → 00:12:55 – Choosing quality beef tallow → 00:17:40 – Healing skin naturally → 00:20:00 – Natural Botox alternatives → 00:26:55 – Best foods for healthy skin → 00:28:00 – Sun exposure & skin health → 00:29:15 – Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen → 00:35:20 – Greenwashing & toxic ingredients → 00:42:00 – Hidden fragrances in skincare → 00:44:45 – Non-toxic makeup → 00:48:10 – Face masks & exfoliation → 00:51:45 – Cleaning makeup brushes → 00:55:30 – Natural deodorant & clean living → 00:57:10 – Where to find Toups & Co. Check Out Emilie Toups: → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

390: Lab grown meat is now officially approved in the U.S., and in this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down exactly what that means for you. I'll explain how cultivated meat is made, why several states are pushing back with bans, and why labeling these products is still so confusing. I'll also share the major companies producing lab grown meat, discuss the claims around sustainability, and dive into the potential health concerns and safety questions that still remain. If you've been wondering whether lab grown meat is already making its way onto grocery store shelves and how to identify it, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed choices. Topics Discussed: → What is Lab-Grown Meat → How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat → Lab-Grown Meat Labels → Lab-Grown Meat Companies → Lab-Grown Meat Risks As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:16 - Lab-Grown Meat Is Now Approved → 00:04:00 - FDA Approval & State Bans Explained → 00:05:28 - Which States Ban Lab-Grown Meat? → 00:05:42 - How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat Labels → 00:07:56 - Is Lab-Grown Meat Better for the Environment? → 00:09:48 - Health Risks & Safety Concerns → 00:15:00 - Companies Producing Lab-Grown Meat → 00:20:32 - Should You Be Concerned?Further Listening: → Lab Grown Meat, Meat Glue, & Mixing Different Animals To Create 80/20 Ground Meat | Will Harris Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

389: Is eating right after your workout causing digestive issues? What about "pre-workout" fuel? Is that really just a hoax from the fitness industry to sell you more stuff to consume? Today, I have Bronson Dent with me who is a fitness and wellness coach who turned carnivore after experiencing his own IBS issues that led him to where he is today. He was suffering with severe bowel issues that took over his life and was desperate to find relief. Through switching to carnivore, he got his life back within 90 days and is now sharing his story and debunking fitness myths everyone and their grandmother has been duped into following. We talk about fiber and if it's actually making constipation worse. If exercise is making your gut more inflamed, why sleep is critical for gaining muscle and tricks to getting a better night sleep without any supplements, and of course, we talk about the reason WHY most people want to lose weight and if that's really enough motivation. Our conversation goes from heavy, to light hearted, and everything in between so I hope you stick around until the very end because you'll be crying and laughing all the way through! Topics Discussed: → WHY do you really want to lose weight? → Misconceptions around fitness → Sleep tips → Fiber myths debunked → The connection between fitness and gut issues → How to avoid physical deterioration while losing weight As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Rapid-Fire Fitness & Nutrition Questions → 00:04:58 - Meet Coach Bronson → 00:07:04 - Finding Your "Why" for Better Health → 00:10:58 - Why Weight Loss Isn't Enough → 00:13:32 - Why He Switched to the Carnivore Diet → 00:15:30 - Living with Severe IBS → 00:18:18 - How Carnivore Eliminated His IBS → 00:19:22 - Does Fiber Actually Help Constipation? → 00:21:40 - The Vitamin C & Scurvy Myth → 00:23:22 - Carnivore Supplements → 00:25:30 - Building Muscle the Right Way → 00:30:04 - Fasted Workouts & Performance → 00:33:45 - Exercise & Digestive Health → 00:36:46 - Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing → 00:39:02 - Finding the Right Diet for You → 00:43:30 - Sleep & Muscle Recovery → 00:48:14 - Eating for Recovery, Not Fuel → 00:51:54 - Getting Started with Keto or Carnivore → 00:55:20 - Food Sensitivities & Staying Curious → 00:57:36 - Where to Find Coach Bronson Further Listening: → The Biggest Lies You've Heard About the Carnivore Diet | Lynda Barco Check Out Bronson Dant: → coachbronson.com → Instagram → YouTube → Bronson's published books Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

388: If you're someone who's looking to reverse insulin resistance, balance your blood sugar, support fat loss, and crush your cravings, try adding this food into your daily routine! Cacao Butters I Recommend: → U Chocolate → Yupik → Food To Live Topics Discussed: → What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder → The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health → How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings → The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter → Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood → 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't) → 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter → 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings → 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits → 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet → 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter → 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening: → The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOKCheck Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet. Topics Discussed: → How the carnivore diet has helped others → How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation relief → Remission from colitis → Tips for going carnivore → Finding what works for you As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 10% → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco → 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore → 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation → 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions → 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency → 00:21:45 - Lynda’s Daughter → 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore → 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes → 00:39:42 - Men vs Women → 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet → 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Lynda Barco: → Go Carnivore App → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

386: In this episode, I’m breaking down new research on xanthan gum and why this common food additive may not be as harmless as we once thought. While it has long been considered calorie neutral because the body isn't supposed to digest it, new research suggests certain gut bacteria may actually be able to break it down, potentially changing both calorie absorption and the gut microbiome.We’ll talk about why xanthan gum is added to so many processed and gluten-free foods, what this research found, how gums may contribute to digestive issues, and why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy.Topics Discussed: → How gut bacteria can break down xanthan gum → Why xanthan gum is common in gluten-free foods → Why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy → Simple ways to reduce gums in your diet As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kitTimestamps: → 00:00:00 Introduction → 00:03:54 Why Bethany Avoids Food Gums → 00:04:28 What Is Xanthan Gum? → 00:05:02 Why Xanthan Gum Was Considered Calorie Neutral → 00:05:28 The Chemistry Behind Xanthan Gum → 00:07:16 New Research on Xanthan Gum & Gut Bacteria → 00:08:22 How the Standard American Diet Changes Your Gut Microbiome → 00:09:24 Why Gut Health Matters More Than the Calories → 00:10:02 Where You'll Find Gums in Everyday Foods → 00:11:10 Why "Natural" Doesn't Always Mean Healthy → 00:12:28 Simple Ways to Reduce Gums in Your Diet Further Listening: → Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices