This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s Weekly Facebook Live. View the full video here.

Natural Process

• Softness is part of eating & digestion
• It should come & go

Causes

• Food
  • Salt
  • Carbs
  • Fat (takes longer to digest)
  • Dairy (lactose)
  • Fructose (dried fruit, onions)
  • FODMAPS 
    • Short-chain carbs – harder to break down
    • Found in some fruits, veggies, whole grains, dairy 
  • Carbonated Drinks
• Eating
  • Too much
  • Too fast (air intake, overfull)
• Dehydration
  • Constipation
• Body Cycles
  • Monthly cycle, menopause
• Celiac

To Control

• Track food intake & response
• Elimination tests
• Change how you eat
  • Eat regularly (every 2-3hrs)
  • Eat smaller portions
  • Eat slowly
  • Eat a wider variety of foods on a regular basis
  • Eat less processed foods (simple carbs, salt, fat)
• Drink LOTS of water
• Exercise regularly

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