Amare Global’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Shawn Talbott made an appearance on KUSI News to talk about the new science around the Gut-Brain Axis and its connection to your junk food cravings. Dr. Shawn Talbott also highlights Amare’s MentaBiotics and a key patented ingredient featured in MentaBiotics called SunFiber.

Want to know more about the Gut-Brain Axis and ways on how to cut those junk food cravings? Watch the video below to hear Dr. Shawn Talbott explain how you can “re-train” your microbiome and maintain healthy, balanced gut bacteria to allow your Gut-Brain Axis to work at its best, so you can live a healthier lifestyle. *

By KUSI Newsroom | Sunday, April 22nd, 2018

You may have every intention to eat better. But when your stomach starts to growl, all bets are off. You give into your cravings for chips and soda, again! Why is this happening?

What your gut tells your brain – and vice versa – is part of what scientists call the gut/brain axis.

What’s an out of balance gut look like? You may have digestive issues such as bloating, cramping or occasional diarrhea or occasional constipation, causing the wrong signals to be sent to your brain.

There are several things we can do to balance our gut/brain axis so that we feel better physically and emotionally.

  1. Bring on the fiber! There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble is like nature’s broom. We don’t digest it, and it carries toxins with it as it exits our bodies. Soluble fiber absorbs water and helps to normalize digestion. It can also act as a prebiotic, which means it feeds the good bacteria in our gut. Visuals high fiber foods Nuts seeds and whole grains
  2. Add fermented foods to your diet. Kimchee, yogurt, kefir and kombucha all help to maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria. Visuals Kimchee, yogurt kefir
  3. Feed your gut and brain plant-based amino acids. Amino acids are used by the body for many physiological functions. One amino acid found in matcha – called theanine – has been shown to promote relaxation without causing drowsiness, reduce nervous tension, and help prevent the negative side-effects of caffeine. It’s a great brain nutrient.

 

Article & Video Sourced by KUSI: http://www.kusi.com/how-to-balance-gut-brain-axis-to-control-junk-food-cravings/

*These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.