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What's Wrong is Just One Chapter

29/5/2020

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After 10 years in this field, I know the digestive system very well - how it affects and influences every other aspect of our mental, emotional and physical health, as well as our dependance upon it to avoid or recover from disease. ​
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So I sometimes become very focused on what is wrong in the gut and what to worry about.

And for this I must regularly remind myself: "What's wrong" is just one chapter in the book, not the the whole story!
Before we dive into all thats wrong and begin a descent into fear and worry, let's zoom out and take a look at the big picture.

The Wonder of Our Body

Every once and a while, its important to shine the light on the wonder of the human body - how it knows what to do - especially when we are not well!

Yes, you may not have eaten the best foods this week/month/year.

Yes, you may have serious health challenges to manage.

Yes, you may have too much stress to deal with.


BUT that doesn't mean you're done for, or that your body doesn't know how to rebuild, rebalance, renew right now.
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For example, if you get a cut on our hand, it doesn't stay open. You don't have to tell it how to heal - it just does! Why would it be any different inside your body?

​Think about the cells of your body making up the tissues, organs and systems - and recall that they are always renewing themselves! Just check it out in this chart to the left!

We are magnificently and mysteriously made. And though science has learned much about our physiology, biochemistry, neurology, etc... there is still so. much. to. learn.
For example, we know now that good digestion and nourishment depends on our microbiome,
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a unique-to-you combination of over 3 trillion bacteria). Yes, this microbiome is under attack from chemicals and drugs in our food, air and water - but it is also always changing and can be easily rejuvenated with probiotic foods or supplements, and a natural plant-based diet.
So I'm linking this incredible 3 minute film that was made by Harvard University years ago, to illuminate the complexity and intellegence of what happens inside a single cell. It thrilled me years ago when I was studying microbiology, and inspired me that THE BODY KNOWS.

Watch it here:
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJyUtbn0O5Y

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If you're suffering dis-ease in any way, it is a call for attention and assistance, not fear and worry.
Know your body is well equipped to heal.

​All it needs is for you is to be attentive and willing to learn how to support it's natural capacity to rebuild and renew itself.
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Get Fermented? Really?

29/5/2020

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Many years ago - when I still had gut issues - I started playing with fermented foods as a way to obtain the benefits of probiotics in a more natural and affordable way.
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The outcome was better than I could have imagined. Not only did my food intolerances and allergies gradually disappear, but I had a new way to preserve the harvest from my garden, and many different delicious foods to add to my plate!
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When I first started teaching people about fermenting, it was a very new topic. Lots of people thought the idea of working with "rotting" food was gross (Remember, not long ago everyone thought ALL bacteria was BAD - thank goodness we are coming around to their benefits)

I went to community markets to teach about it, I put on workshops, I even went to people's houses (still do!) to teach the joy and benefits of fermenting. 
Whereever I went, I shared the good news of this incredible natural process that enriched our food!

People began calling or stopping me in the streets to discuss thier ferments so often that I decided to start a group!
The FERMENTED FOODIES CULTURE CLUB is/was a social event where everyone could share and learn about fermenting together. I ran it every last Friday of the month in Whitehorse, YT.

Eventually I started a Facebook group too (that you can join HERE) for sharing recipes, resources, experiments, questions and, of course, live cultures for fermenting (locally).
Recently, I teamed up with, Angelune Drouin - I think she's a fermentista superstar! She sells cultures and incredibly delicious ferments through her new company Nomadic Harvests, and provides workshops as well. We decided to unite our superpowers in fermenting and gut health this fall and run Fermented Foodies together!
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And now, with COVID19 social restrictions still in place, we are running the Fermented Foodies Culture Club LIVE and ONLINE throug Zoom! (Link is in the Facebook Group)

No matter where you are in the world, you are invited! Come share your knowledge and/or learn more about how fermented foods add pizazz to your diet, help preserve and nutritionally enhance your food, bring joy to your day, and support gut and immune health!

We'll see you there!
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If I could just REBOOT my gut!

29/5/2020

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I don’t know about you, but this time of year is always weird for me... especially now with the COVID19 restrictions keeping us from making any sort of "normal" plans this spring.
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Here in the Yukon Territory, the snow is finally melting. The swans are making their return north and honking as they fly over head. Crocuses are budding. The early and obscenely enormous mosquitos are out and looking for blood (thank God that their size also makes them slow! lol). 

But the longer days and promise of spring just isn't having it's same effect on me this year. 
As a "recovering Type-A", I'm not prone to worry or anxiety as much anymore, but the local and global effects of COVID are concerning and putting us all under varying degrees of strain.
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For me, I'm working more hours at the computer than ever before, and I find myself wandering into the kitchen frequently out of boredom, loneliness or just to procrastinate!

My body is starting to feel heavy/yucky while my mind is very active. The imbalance between the two feels odd, like a bird tethered to an anchor.

When the body is tired and the mind is bright, we aren't making progress. It's our inner spirit and creative passions that propel us forward, especially in hard times - but if our body lags behind, it needs some TLC!

That's when I know it's time to reboot my gut! Every spring and fall, I offer the 7 Day Gut Reboot as a way to gently cleanse your digestive system, reduce bloating and inflammation, and put a bounce back in your step!  

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It comes with a meal plan, recipes, grocery list, daily instructions, 24-7 support and - new this year - live coaching with me, to keep you motivated and on track!

Participants say that within three days, gas and bloating were greatly improved, they were waking with more energy, feeling great through the day, and not wanting to eat extra.

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You can read a little more about it here and if you'd like to join in, let me know.

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Bored and Lonely?

29/5/2020

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If you've been stuck at home, what are you doing to fend off boredom and loneliness?

I've been working more, and I am happy for that. I'm passionate about helping us all "flatten the curve" by guiding you in how to boost your immunity through better gut health and nutrition. So...

If you're up to a challenge, I'd love to leave you with some of my resources to read or try
​1) 20 Surprising Symptoms that your Gut Needs TLC  ​If you know you've got problems, but you're not sure what to focus on, this chart can help.
2) Beat the Bloat Starter Guide Bloating is the most common symptom associated with digestive problems and usually linked to poor acid production in the stomach which leads to many, many other problems. Take a read and try one or more of these 5 easy steps to resolve bloating without changing what you eat!
3) Guts-Come-First COVID19 Survival Guide Lots of great tips to understand and boost your digestive and immune systems. There is a list of 12 Top Foods to Stock Up On, and a a COVID's Day Menu to try at the end of the guide. Check it out.
If you have any questions, just shoot me an email and I'll respond right away.

With love for your gut,
Katanne
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    Hi, I'm Katanne - Nutritionist and Gut Health Specialist. My talent and passion is helping busy people like you to finally enjoy food and life again!! By resolving painful and annoying digestive issues,  we then have energy and enthusiam for our life and being the best version of ourself!
    ​As a busy, do-too-much, everyone-else-comes-first type of person, I learned the hard way that this kind of stress compromises both gut and health. It took ten years to perfect a healing approach that is less about food and more about how we live with our stress.... stress that impacts our digestion, and stress that we often bring on ourselves. We all need efficient and effective solutions that we can integrate into our busy lives, so let me find you some simple solutions to bring enjoyment back to your eating and living!

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It Takes Guts Nutrition
Katanne Belisle RHN​
Gut Health Specialist
Whitehorse, YT, CAN

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