Nutrition With Chela (2026)

19/12/2024

Do you want to stay constipated forever? 💩
 Then follow these 5 steps👇  1️⃣ Don’t eat fiber-rich foods 🥦🚫   Who needs fiber when you can have hard, dry stool that takes forever to pass?  Fiber helps things move along, but skipping it? Perfect for that stuck feeling!  2️⃣ Don’t move your body 🛋️   Why go for a walk when you can sit still and let your digestion slow to a crawl?  Movement = motility, but hey, couch life is comfy, right?  3️⃣ Skip meals 🍴❌   Why fuel your body with consistent energy when you can confuse your gut and slow digestion even more?   Skipping meals = less motility = constipation central.  4️⃣ Only rely on laxatives 💊   Why build good habits when you can just depend on quick fixes that only give you short term relief?   Only relying on laxatives is not a long-term solution for regularity.  5️⃣ Don’t drink water 💧   Who needs hydration? Dry stools and discomfort are in, didn’t you hear?  Water keeps your digestion smooth, but dehydration = the perfect constipation storm.  Yeees, all these sound great! Sign me up!🙋🏻‍♀️  Said no one ever 😂  So what should you do instead?👇  If you’re ready to actually feel better (and NOT backed up), do the OPPOSITE of this list! 🥦🚶‍♀️💧  👉 Eat your fiber. Move your body. Stay hydrated. Eat consistent meals. Skip the laxative reliance.  Your gut will thank you! 💩

Don’t forget to save this post as a reminder!

16/12/2024

Looking to improve your relationship with food AND ditch your digestive issues? Then this episode is for you!

In this episode of The Glowing Gut Show, we dive into intuitive eating and how improving your relationship with food can be a game-changer for your digestion.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets, food guilt, or persistent digestive issues, this episode is your sign to shift toward a more compassionate, body-aligned approach to eating.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

👉 What is intuitive eating?

👉 Why a healthy relationship with food reduces stress on your gut

👉 How listening to your body boosts digestion

👉 Practical steps to start eating intuitively for better digestion

👉 Overcoming common barriers to intuitive eating

By reconnecting with your body’s natural signals and ditching food rules, you’ll not only feel more confident around meals but also create a foundation for long-term digestive health. Your gut will thank you!

Ready to grab your headphones and listen to the episode?

Here’s how you can listen now!👇

1. Go to the link in my bio.

2. Search “ The Glowing Gut Show” on your favourite audio streaming app

3. Comment below or DM me the word “Intuitive” and I’ll send you the link!

06/06/2023

So why does Kiwi help with constipation?⁠
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Here are a few possible reasons:⁠
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🥝 Fibre: This little fruit boasts 2g of fibre per 100g of kiwi
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🥝 Water Content: Kiwi is a juicy fruit that may help to hydrate the bowels
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🥝 Enzymes: Kiwi contains an enzyme called Actinidin Protease which helps to aid in digestion
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🥝Vitamin Content: Kiwi is rich in vitamin C.
This vitamin is known to help support healthy digestion and can have an osmotic effect on your bowels (draws water to your colon)⁠

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Ref: PMID: 36235798

10/05/2023

🚨Probiotic Myths Busted⁠ 🚨
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Here are 3 common probiotic myths I hear pretty regularly:⁠
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“Probiotics will solve your digestive issues⁠”
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Although probiotics can be helpful as part of an overall gut health approach, just taking a probiotic will NOT solve your digestive or gut health issues alone.⁠
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To solve your digestive issues, you will need to work on supporting your digestive system as a whole.
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👉Evaluate your diet⁠
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👉Support enzyme production⁠
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👉Chew your food properly⁠
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👉Support stomach acid levels⁠
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👉Reduce stress around meal times⁠
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👉Heal underlying gut conditions⁠
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👉Promote healthy bowel movements⁠

⁠”Everyone should take a probiotic⁠”
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Although probiotics can be helpful for some people, they can be very unhelpful for others.

If you're dealing with digestive issues, it's important to first identify what's happening before adding supplements.⁠
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It's also important to note that there are various strains and dosages of probiotics available.

Understanding what will work best for your situation will be the key to getting good results and not wasting your money!⁠
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“Higher-dose probiotics are more effective⁠”
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The higher the dose will NOT equal better results.⁠

Probiotic strength will depend on your personal needs at different stages of your gut health journey⁠
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Probiotics can range from 1 Billion - 200+ Billion CFU which is a pretty big range! The best dosage for you will depend on your symptoms and gut health history.⁠
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My best tip when starting a probiotic is to start with a LOW dosage.

If you start a probiotic and it causes bloating or digestive upset, this could be a sign you took a dose which was too high.⁠
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It's best to ease your gut in and increase dosages gradually.
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Have questions? Let me know in the comments👇

18/03/2023

Having a healthy gut can change your life... seriously!⁠
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I'm not only talking from personal experience but from clinical experience as well.⁠
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When you improve your gut health, so many changes.⁠
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a healthy gut can:⁠
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✨Boost immunity (your gut bacteria play a major role in supporting your immune system)⁠
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✨Clear your skin (gut skin axis)⁠
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✨Improve mood, memory, and mental health (gut-brain axis)⁠
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✨Eliminate digestive issues (bloating, indigestion and irregularity)⁠
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✨Reduce food cravings⁠
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✨Increase energy and improve fatigue⁠
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✨Lower stress levels⁠
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✨Improve sleep quality⁠
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✨Improve hormone function ⁠
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✨Reduce PMS⁠
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the list goes on!⁠
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If you're considering working on improving your gut health, well this is your sign to DO IT!⁠
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Trust me, a healthy gut with change your health and change your life.⁠

Have you started working on your gut health yet?

14/03/2023

Raise your hand if......⁠
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You've ever started eating a food because it's touted as the new superfood⁠
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Raise your hand if you have ever stopped eating a food because it's been condemned by the media⁠ or an expert

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Hey, don’t get me wrong, trying new foods to enrich your health is great.⁠
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Removing certain foods can also be helpful in improving symptoms⁠
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BUT⁠
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Let me be clear.... There is no ONE food that will change your health⁠. Especially your gut health!
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Eliminating bananas because of the sugar or ditching black beans because of lectins won't improve your health⁠.
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Adding açai to your smoothie or goji berries to your oatmeal won't magically improve all your symptoms.⁠
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It's never about ONE thing⁠
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Improving gut health and eliminating symptoms will always be based on ALL the collective food choices you make on a daily basis.

Hey I'm not going to stand here and say I've never bought into food fads (because I have, many times!)⁠
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but as a nutritionist, I also know why buying into the “one” food mentality is not the best idea for healing and optimal health
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Here are just a few reasons why I try to avoid adding or eliminating "one" food or food group⁠:
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👉 It can cause food confusion, fear and anxiety⁠

👉 It can slow your gut healing journey (especially when you’re limiting foods)

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👉 It can bring disappointment when you don't get the expected⁠ results
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👉 It can be a waste of money⁠
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👉 It can prevent you from accessing more nutritious food options⁠

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⁠So instead of focusing on the "one food approach, shift your focus to the bigger picture.⁠
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Assess all the food you're eating (and could be eating) then map out a nutrition strategy that suits your specific needs.⁠

Avoid food fads and follow science backed food facts
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This will help you avoid confusion, save money and get the best result for your gut health goals.⁠

Have questions? Let me know 👇

01/02/2023

Do you have digestive issues? Have you tried using ginger?

Ginger is one of my favourite things to use in clinical practice for IBS and digestive issues.

This little root packs a powerful punch when it comes to supporting digestion and soothing GI inflammation.

Ginger is also very versatile and can be taken in various ways:

👉 Culinary (add it to your favourite dish or in a sauce/ dressing)

👉 Tea ( bags or grated fresh in hot water)

👉 Tinctures

👉 Capsules

What’s your favourite way of taking ginger? 👇

18/01/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode 🎙️

Are sugar cravings holding you back from reaching your health goals?

This episode is all about the Do's & Don't of getting rid of those pesky cravings!

On the episode you will learn:

🍩 WHY you might be having sugar cravings (there is always a root cause or a few!)

🍩 Simple steps on how you can overcome sugar cravings and work on resolving the cause behind your cravings

🍩 What NOT to do when trying to eliminate cravings (these are very common mistakes!)

Listen Now! Link in bio

14/01/2023

Trying to eliminate Candida?

Here are 4 steps to help kick Candida to the curb

1. Reduce processed sugar and simple carbs ( aka processed flours and junk food)

2. Increase biodiversity in your gut to boost the healthy bacteria population

3. Add in Anti-fungal support

4. Support detox pathways to manage die off and detox symptoms

Have you tried any of these steps?👇

10/01/2023

Think you may have Candida?

Digestive issues?

Sugar Cravings?

Brain Fog?

Fatigue and Sluggishness?

Skin issues?

Mood Swings?

Food Intolerances?

Joint Pain?

Yeast Infections?

You could have a Candida overgrowth.

Don’t freak out! It’s actually something I see very commonly in my nutrition practice and is manageable with the right approach.

Check back on Thursday, I’ll be posting next steps on what to do if you think you may have Candida.

Do you have any of these Candida symptoms?

03/01/2023

Want a healthier gut in 2023?

Focus less on restrictive diets (which harm your gut, hormones and relationship with food)

Focus more on an abundant diet instead!

More whole foods
More fibre rich foods
More nutrients dense foods
More vitamins, minerals and antioxidant foods
More joy and positive association with food.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year! 💛

10/12/2022

Are you having healthy 💩?

Your bowel movements can say a LOT about your gut and digestive health.

Shape, colour, texture, smell and frequency are all important indicators that can tell you if your gut is healthy or if something is off.

Many things can trigger temporary changes in bowel habits but if you’re consistently not having healthy poops, it’s time to figure out why.

Are you having healthy 💩?

Nutrition With Chela