Brought to you by the publishers of Woman’s World and First for Women, this new 99-page special issue, Heal Your Gut, reveals the powerful role your gut plays in your overall health. Featuring in-depth information and advice from doctors, real-life success stories from women of all ages and a complete food formula proven to work, Heal Your Gut is a must-read for any woman dealing with bloat, gas, tiredness and unexplained weight gain.
WELCOME TO FREEDOM FROM GI WOES
WHAT A HEALTHY GUT CAN DO FOR YOU! • The key to health can be summed up in two letters: GI. Read on to learn why your gut is so important!
GUT-HEALING SUPERFOODS • These foods aren’t just delicious, they also provide nutrients that heal, protect and nourish the gut!
Help for your most embarrassing symptoms • These simple strategies can remedy your most blush-inducing GI symptoms—quickly!
STEALTH shortfalls • Usually, when we hear about ‘shortfalls’ in terms of health and nutrition, the culprit is nutrients we’re not consuming enough of. But scores of women are also experiencing deficiencies in compounds found naturally in the body that are needed to streamline digestion. When shortfalls occur, GI symptoms flare
SNEAKY food sensitivities • If you’re among the millions of women who regularly experience symptoms like uncomfortable bloat, nausea, stomach pain, gas and headaches—particularly after eating—you may be dealing with a food intolerance
GUT GLITCH Casein SENSITIVITY • Proteins in dairy are harder to process after age 40, making women prone to bloat, fatigue and more. Read on for easy ways to sidestep hidden sources
Gut INVADERS • By now, you’re familiar with the ‘good bugs’ in your gut that improve digestion, fuel the growth of immune cells, switch on enzymes that produce mood-boosting hormones and more. But when ‘bad guys’ (bacteria, viruses and other intruders) get into the gut, our health suffers. The good news? It’s easy to outsmart these unwelcome visitors
GUT GLITCH H. pylori • Pain, nausea, bloat and fatigue are common symptoms of this stomach infection. The good news? It’s super easy to cure!
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Not-so-silent SYNDROMES • Some health conditions come on quietly, causing vague symptoms like belly bloat, fatigue and weight gain. But others—like the ones on the pages that follow—announce themselves loudly, with tough-to-ignore symptoms like stomach pain, nausea and cramping
What to EAT • When you’re battling stomach pain, bloat, gas and other GI woes, figuring out what you can eat that won’t exacerbate your symptoms can be challenging, to say the least. But food really is medicine—and loading your plate with the right foods is a surefire way to soothe your symptoms!
WHAT TO EAT: A 7-DAY PLAN • A sample week of yummy meals & treats loaded with gut-healing nutrients that will help keep you satisfied and feeling your best!
WARM MORNING MMM • Start your day on a delicious note with these sweet eats
STOMACH-SOOTHING SMOOTHIES • Start your day on a delicious note with these made-in-minutes, cold & creamy smoothies filled with gut-healing ingredients to help you feel your best!
NO-COOK DELICIOUS! • Breakfast will become your favorite meal of the day with these quick-prep fruity bowls!
MIDDAY MMM MADE EASY • Fast, filling and packed with delicious flavor
QUICK, EASY SOUPS • Whether you enjoy them alone or with a salad, these hearty bowls are sure to satisfy!
DELICIOUS DIPS • These savory, six-ingredient dips feature fresh vegetables—perfect for parties or a between-meals munch!
30-MINUTE MEALS • These fast, flavorful and healthy suppers will have you in and out of the kitchen in a half...
