The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
118. Your Ultimate Guide To The Holidays (Backed by Science)
Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Most people think The Holiday means either total indulgence or strict restriction, but they’re missing something crucial – traditional holiday foods can actually support your health and well-being. In this episode, Gary Brecka reveals the surprising wellness benefits hidden in your holiday feast that most health experts never talk about. No more guilt or restrictive diets, just conscious choices that nourish your body and soul! 00:00 Intro of Show 02:29 Myths and Truths about Detoxing 03:30 Importance of Hydration 04:21 Light Movement for Improved Digestion 05:06 What Are Digestive-Friendly Foods? 05:55 Hidden Benefits of Traditional Holiday Foods 09:30 Emotional and Social Benefits of Meal-Sharing 12:02 Recap GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE - SAVE 20% ON 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH USE CODE "ULTIMATEHUMAN": https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What can we do to optimize our health during the holidays?
Thanksgiving should be a time of gratitude, family, and celebration, but it can also mean big meals, disrupted routines, and even stress or a sense of overwhelm. That's why today we're going beyond just food to explore how we can truly optimize your physical and emotional health over the holidays.
Hydration is essential to supporting your body's natural detox pathways after a big meal to help flush out byproducts that result from metabolizing all the rich holiday foods you're eating. Encourage your family to join you for a 10 to 15 minute walk. It's a perfect opportunity to bond, even help your body process that holiday meal.
Chapter 2: What are the myths and truths about detoxing?
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to acknowledge how shared meals affect us emotionally, providing a profound sense of belonging. The holiday season doesn't have to be a time of stress, guilt, or overindulgence. With a few mindful choices, you can transform this season into a time of health, happiness, and true connection. This is your guide to not just surviving, but thriving.
Chapter 3: Why is hydration important after holiday meals?
Hey guys, welcome back to the ultimate human podcast. Thanksgiving episode style. You might wonder why I'm sitting here with a pillow pumpkin. Well, my staff said that it's a holiday season and to seem cheerful, I should actually sit with this pumpkin. So now that we've gotten that out of the way. We've gotten that out of the way.
Chapter 4: How can light movement improve digestion during the holidays?
Let me tell you how we're going to live a healthier, happier holiday season. This episode is going live on Thanksgiving, so a happy, warm welcome and a happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you tuning in, whether you're cooking up a feast in the kitchen, hitting the pavement for a turkey trot, or just relaxing and taking it easy.
Chapter 5: What foods are considered digestive-friendly?
I'm truly grateful for your support and for your commitment to becoming the ultimate version of yourself. Let's dive into some powerful science-backed strategies to help you feel your best and make this holiday season truly extraordinary. Thanksgiving should be a time of gratitude, family, and celebration. But it can also mean big meals, disrupted routines, and even stress or a sense of overwhelm.
Chapter 6: What are the hidden benefits of traditional holiday foods?
That's why today we're going beyond just food to explore how we can truly optimize your physical and emotional health over the holidays. We're covering what science really says about the detoxing myths, uncovering the hidden health benefits and seasonal ingredients, and exploring mental and emotional boosts that come from enjoying meals together with your family.
This is your guide to not just surviving, but thriving. inside and out as you move through the holiday season. Let's start with the concept of detoxing. Every year we see people resort to all sorts of extreme measures after holiday indulgences, whether it's juice cleanses, fasting, or expensive detox supplements. But here's the truth.
Chapter 7: What emotional benefits come from meal-sharing?
Your body already has a highly effective detoxification system. Our bodies are constantly filtering and removing toxins through the liver, the kidneys, the lung, the skin. The liver, for instance, plays a huge role in breaking down harmful substances while the kidneys filter out and excrete the waste.
Now, the reality is that short-term restrictive diets or cleanses actually disrupt this balance, putting even more stress on the organs than helping them. If you've ever gotten sick after one of these fancy detoxes, you know exactly what I'm talking about. So instead of resorting to these restrictive cleanses, what actually works is what we're going to discuss.
How can we support our bodies in a way that promotes natural detoxification, especially after really rich meals? Let's break it down. Hydration is a detoxification tool. Water is essential to supporting your body's natural detox pathways.
You know that I am an enormous fan of hydrogen water, mainly because by adding hydrogen to the water, it can actually reduce the oxidative reduction potential, making it more negative and increasing its ability to reduce inflammation. You're going to drink anyway. You might as well make the water that you're drinking an antioxidant water.
Chapter 8: How can we make the most of our holiday meals?
It helps your kidneys filter blood and remove waste and assist in the proper movement of food through your digester tract, which reduces bloating. After a big meal, prioritize hydration. Again, my favorite is hydrogen water, not only to aid in digestion, but to help flush out byproducts that result from metabolizing all the rich holiday foods you're eating.
Adding a pinch of sea salt to your water can improve electrolyte balance and further prevent bloating. Light movement can also aid in digestion and bloat reduction. Research is clear that light movement, like a brisk walk after a meal, can improve digestion and ease bloating by stimulating the body's digestive system. Remember, our muscles are also metabolic sponges for glucose.
So after we've raised our blood sugar, a short 10 or 15-minute walk will do wonders to help aid in your digestion. and the way that you feel. This post-meal movement increases blood flow to the stomach, speeding up the digestive process. It reduces the likelihood of that uncomfortable bloated feeling.
After your holiday meal, at a minimum, encourage your family to join you for a 10 to 15 minute walk. It's a perfect opportunity to bond, get a little fresh air, and maybe even help your body process that holiday meal. And then you have digestive friendly foods. foods that reduce bloating and support gut health.
Certain foods are great for soothing the digestive tract, reducing bloating after a large meal. So for example, ginger and peppermint have natural anti-inflammatory processes. They aid in digestion. High fiber foods like leafy greens or a small serving of oats can also help things move along in the digestive tract, relieve some of that bloating, and prevent constipation.
After your holiday feast, try having an herbal tea with peppermint or ginger. It's a calming and comforting way to end the meal, and it helps your body digest all of your holiday indulgences naturally. These simple steps, hydration, light movement, and digestive-friendly foods support your body's natural detox processes. No extreme cleanses required.
Now that we've covered the myths and truths about detoxing, let's talk about the hidden benefits of traditional holiday foods. You may or may not like this part. Thanksgiving is often centered around dishes that, when chosen mindfully, can offer some serious nutritional benefits. Hey, Ultimate Humans, I've got something truly special for you. Our biggest Black Friday Cyber Monday offer yet.
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