Backyard Health
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Backyard Health
How Gut Imbalances Sabotage Your Metabolism: Digestive Wellness Series | Ep. 26
Is your gut holding you back from real, sustainable fat loss?
In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin Botticelli peels back the layers on one of the most overlooked—but critical—systems in weight loss: your gut microbiome. From cravings and fatigue to inflammation and plateaus, your digestive health might be quietly running the show.
You’ll learn:
- Why your gut is the “CEO” of your metabolism (and what happens when it’s inflamed or imbalanced)
- How to use food color as a nutritional strategy—with a breakdown of deeply pigmented foods and the powerful plant compounds they contain
- What polyphenols are, and how they feed your microbiome for better blood sugar, hormone balance, and fat-burning
- Why fat loss resistance isn’t always about calories or effort—and how tools like the GI Map test can give you the clarity your body’s been craving
- Erin’s top five nutrition upgrades you can make this week to improve gut health and metabolic flow—without restriction or overwhelm
Whether you’re struggling with bloating, brain fog, sugar cravings, or a stubborn scale, this episode connects the science of digestive wellness with the art of real-life application.
🌿 This isn’t about dieting harder. It’s about eating smarter, with purpose, color, and compassion.
🎧 Tune in to learn why this might just be your summer of gut health—and how Erin can help you finally get the answers and support you need to feel your best from the inside out.
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