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Dear
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Do you ever experience bloating, acid reflux, cramping, indigestion or other digestive distress?
If so, you're not alone.
In fact, it is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue - ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn's disease.
And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, one factor is often overlooked: Carbohydrates.
The Link Between Specific Carbohydrates and Digestive Problems
Carbohydrates come in
several forms - monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Of these three types, the monosaccharides ("mono" - meaning one) are the only type of carbohydrate that doesn't require an extra digestive step to fully break down.
On the other hand, polysaccharides and disaccharides have additional chemical bonds. These forms of
carbohydrates are more complex - and more difficult to digest - especially for some people.
Unfortunately, this partial digestion of carbohydrates can lead to many uncomfortable and even dangerous results - beginning with an overgrowth of bacteria and yeast in the gut.
Although bacteria and yeast are a natural and important part of your microbiome, problems arise when the delicate balance of microorganisms that live inside you is disturbed.
As harmful bacteria and yeast (like Candida) begin to proliferate unchecked, toxins are released and the pH of the digestive tract changes.
This can lead to irritation and inflammation which damages the cells in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to chronic discomfort, the end result can include leaky gut, food allergies and even autoimmune disease.
And this vicious cycle will continue as long as the offensive carbohydrates - poly- and
disaccharides - are being consumed.
Breaking The Cycle: The First Step Towards Better Digestive Health
Eliminating those specific carbohydrates can help to break the cycle of inflammation and cellular damage. This allows the microbiome to regain a healthy
balance and for the gut to heal.
Not surprisingly, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), is very close to the diet enjoyed by our ancestors. Like the Paleo diet, it is grain-free and unprocessed. It encourages regular consumption of bone broth, healthy fats, and a wide variety of grass-fed meats and wild fish.
The difference is that SCD eliminates "specific" starches and sugars that can be problematic - including many foods like sweet potatoes, parsnips, sunflower seeds, chocolate, jicama, okra, maple syrup, kohlrabi, plantains and many others that are often considered "approved" foods for those following a "Paleo Diet."
If you've been
following an ancestral diet - and yet you still experience digestive problems the Specific Carbohydrate Diet may be the tweak you need to achieve complete digestive wellness and relief from uncomfortable symptoms.
And because every individual is unique, SCD can be tailored to your personal intolerances and ability to digest (or not digest) certain foods.
If you want to go deeper (and figure out which carbs your body actually handles well), this is exactly what Healing Gourmet Insider was made for.
Inside, you’ll learn how to decode your diet so you can spot the carbs and ingredients that trigger bloating, reflux, and constipation, and replace them with gut-supportive, functional recipes that make digestion easier and meals more satisfying.
>> Discover Your Personal Food Triggers (and How to Eat Smarter for Your Biology)

To your health,
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