Meal Hygiene 101: How Mindful Eating Can Transform Your Digestion and Health

19/02/2025 31 min Temporada 2 Episodio 8
Meal Hygiene 101: How Mindful Eating Can Transform Your Digestion and Health

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Did you know how you eat your food can be just as important as what you eat? In this episode of The Wellness Effect, Kira, Jensen, and Lacey dive into the world of meal hygiene—the simple, often-overlooked habits that can improve digestion, reduce bloating, and support overall gut health. We also explore the surprising connection between full moons and parasites (yes, really!), the power of mindful eating, and how slowing down can lead to better health. Whether you're struggling with bloating, heartburn, or sluggish digestion, this episode offers easy, actionable tips to help you feel better with every meal.   What we talked about: [07:10] - What is meal hygiene, and how does it impact digestion? [13:00] - Mindful eating: Smell and visualize your food to start the digestive process. [18:00] - Gratitude as a way to activate your body's "rest and digest" state. [24:00] - Chewing to applesauce consistency and avoiding liquids during meals. [29:00] - Bloating, heartburn, and poor digestion: Signs you need to improve meal hygiene. [31:50] - Post-meal movement tips: Walking, light movement, or rebounder exercises.   Want more from us? Visit our website: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/   Connect us on Instagram: @wellnesseffectpod Lacey Iskra - @laceeiskk Jensen - @wellnesswjensen Kira Iskra - @kiraiskk Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @wellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.

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