#160 - How your digestion is linked to your metabolic health with Meg Langston

Meg is back on the podcast. We’ve had her on here twice already, and I just love Meg. She works with women to restore their metabolic health, hormones, and digestion.I love that Meg looks at the system as a whole and doesn’t just treat the symptoms of her clients. So, with that in mind, in this episode, Meg and I chat about:➡️Why it isn’t great to eat nuts and seeds in large amounts➡️How digestion is linked to thyroid and hormone health➡️How what you do 80-90% of the time is what matters➡️Vegetables, nutrients, and digestion➡️Why bloating and constipation happen with restriction➡️How stress impacts your digestion and health➡️Candida and what to do about it (p.s you don't have to cut all sugar and carbs from your diet)➡️What causes iron overload➡️The benefits of organ meats, like liver➡️The advantages of other “traditional” foods➡️Scheduling intentional rest and saying “no”➡️Quick tips for gut healthAnd more!LINKSJoin our 7-Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Results ChallengeLearn more about our 16-week Winatlife Accelerator Program: Book your callFollow:Kitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldMeg Langston @meglangstonSHOW NOTES01:36 - Brief background of Meg Langston05:53 - Why restrictive diet will not help you fix your gut issues07:09 - Working on your metabolic health and how this can improve gut issues08:33 - Why it isn’t great to eat nuts, seeds, and green vegies in large amounts11:47 - How digestion is linked to thyroid and hormone health14:02 - Why it's what you do 80-90% of the time that matters15:02 - What about the nutrients you're missing out from not eating a heap of green vegetables?18:24 - Why low calorie diets can cause bloating and constipation 22:16 - Candida and how to properly address it27:50 - What causes iron overload31:59 - The benefits of organ meats32:25 - The advantages of other “traditional” foods37:14 - Saying "no" to shit and building boundaries38:02 - Why certain nutrient-dense foods are so important39:07 - How stress affects digestion43:27 - Why resting is probably one of the best things you can do for your digestion47:15 - Quick tips for gut health Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands