The Better Belly Program has been developed to teach you how to maintain optimal gut health.  Why is gut health so important? Here’s a few responsibilities your gut, or gastrointestinal tract (GIT), has:

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• your ‘second brain’ - the Enteric Nervous System

• 70% of your immune system is in your GIT - the Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT)

• controls metabolic hormones such as ghrelin and leptin

• the gut lining is a physical barrier designed to protect you from foreign invasion

• digests and assimilates the foods you eat

• houses your microbiome – the community of microorganisms we depend on for good health (aka gut flora)

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Therefore, the health of your gut dictates not only your GIT health, but also the strength of your immune system, hormonal regulation, mental health and nutrient status. 

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In this 6-week program you will learn how to establish and maintain a healthy gut by using food as medicine.  First, we will cover the causes of a disordered gut and what we can do to re-establish health, what foods to avoid and foods to incorporate into your daily routine – the brainy stuff. 

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The second phase of The Better Belly Program is a 21-day Healthy Gut Reboot plan designed to re-establish friendly gut flora, reduce inflammation, boost immunity and increase energy levels. 

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The final phase is reintroduction – adding foods back into your diet, in a systematic way, while monitoring for previous, unpleasant symptoms.

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