13. You’re Not Fat… You’re Bloated!

<p>Episode 13 - You’re Not Fat… You’re Bloated!</p> <p>Millions of people struggle with “belly fat”.</p> <p>But what if your belly really isn’t fat… it’s bloated?</p> <p>On this episode, we (Dr. George Burroughs and BetyLou Pierce) share what YOU can do to identify - and eliminate - a bloated stomach.</p> <p>Step one is to realize that a bloated stomach is one that is filled with undigested food.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> That is, the food you eat is getting into the stomach but isn’t being properly broken down.</p> <p>Food that is not being broken down (digested) will lay in the stomach and rot… resulting in bloating, gas and excess acid.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Left there long enough it will cause your stomach to swell and cause acid reflux.</p> <p>Taking medication for the swelling or reflux may provide temporary relief… but it WON’T fix the problem!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> If anything, over time, it will make the problem worse!</p> <p> </p> <p>So, what’s the solution?</p> <p>Two suggestions;</p> <p>First, you’re going to have to make changes in your diet.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Any food you eat that causes your stomach to be upset is simply not good for you.</p> <p>At least not for now.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> (You may be able to eat it again later)</p> <p>Second, you may want to look into taking a digestive enzyme. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Digestive enzymes help the body break down food in the stomach.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Without them you won’t be able to properly digest your food.</p> <p>Different types of digestive enzymes break down different types of foods.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> That is, there are digestive enzymes that break down protein, digestive enzymes that break down fats, and digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates/sugars.</p> <p>Which one do you need?</p> <p>Listen to this episode to find out :)</p> <p>One more thing