What do I eat
Critics note that holistic approaches are difficult to quantify and define efficacy, but numerous patients report feeling more satisfied and empowered
What to do: According to Tjahjono, dryness and tightness can be resolved with the following steps
That sequencing is designed for conversion, not for informed patient choice
High FODMAP foods such as onion, garlic, wheat, and certain fruits and vegetables ferment in the gut, potentially intensifying these symptoms
Foods to Add to Your Grocery List Produce Apples Apricots Avocados Pears Brussel sprouts Garlic Onions Leeks Berries Bananas (consume green for best results) Asparagus Cooked then cooled potatoes and sweet potatoes Lean Protein Sources Eggs Chicken Turkey Oily fish, like salmon, tuna and sardines Nuts Beans and legumes (chickpeas, black beans, edamame, lentils) Tofu Shelf-Stable Items Oats Chia seeds Flaxseeds Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil Walnuts Chicory Root Grains + Miscellaneous Barley Cooked and chilled white rice Parmesan cheese Pecorino Cheese Fermented Foods or Foods with Live, Active Cultures Greek yogurt Kefir Kombucha Kimchi Sauerkraut A well-balanced diet with many of these foods plus regular physical activity and a healthy amount of sleep at night are my top strategies to naturally increase your GLP-1 production