The Nutrient Dense Podcast

Ep 49: Gut Health Hacks for Healthy Holiday Travel

The Nutrient Dense Podcast

Show Notes

Worried about navigating the holidays with gut issues? Already stressing about how your digestion will feel with holiday travel? In this episode I dive into my top gut health hacks during the holiday season. I share practical tips for maintaining gut health while traveling like supplements for digestive support, nutrition tips, and constipation hacks. We also get into how to choose healthy options at holiday parties, "healthier" drinks, and more.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Traveling can disrupt gut health. Pack my go-to digestive support supplements with you while traveling to minimize constipation and bloating. Pack your own snacks - specific examples in the episode! Hydration and electrolytes are crucial while traveling. Creating your morning travel routine will support your gut function (details in the episode!) If drinking alcohol, avoid beer and wine - opt for clear liquors. Prioritize balancing blood sugar before holiday parties to avoid over eating. Don't stress - one indulgent meal won't ruin your health.

LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Join our Fullscript dispensary to gain access to practitioner-grade supplements at a discount! Listen to Episode 10 -: My Go-To Travel Hacks for Gut Health & Better Digestion Listen to Episode 26 - 3 Nutrition Non-Negotiables for Good Gut Health Listen to Episode 32 - My 4 Step Process to Get Yourself Out of a Rut & Create the Health (+ Life) You Desire

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