Millions of Americans deal with daily digestive malfunction and attribute it to genetics or faulty wiring. Jennifer Browne reveals the common denominator present in almost all chronic digestive angst: food. What we choose to fuel ourselves with has a direct impact on every part of our bodies, starting with the digestive system. Browne urges us to take responsibility for our own health and make conscientious decisions regarding the cause and effect foods have on our digestive tracts. Written in frank, humorous layman’s terms and sharing her own personal success story along with others’, Browne passionately educates her readers on why a plant-based diet is the only prescription necessary for a happy, healthy tummy. Discover the direct correlation between digestive trauma and factory farming; the incredible benefits of juicing, fermenting, and sprouting food; the reason why GMOs lead to IBS; and what ingredients really just translate to “sugar” or “lab-created chemical.”Happy Healthy Gut is an easy read that is truly important and highly informative for anyone who has ever dreamed of a perfectly functioning digestive system.
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| Dedication |
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| Preface |
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Part 1 The Why (The Problem) |
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Chapter 1 To Tame a Tummy... |
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Chapter 3 The D.D. No One Wants Around |
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Chapter 4 Inflammation Nation |
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Chapter 5 Healthcare 9-1-1 |
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Chapter 6 A Pitch for Plant-Based |
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Chapter 8 Chemically Speaking... |
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Part 2 The How (The Plan) |
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Chapter 10 Serious Solutions for Happy Digestion |
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Chapter 12 Get Healthy, Feel Beautiful |
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Chapter 13 The Recalibration Plan and Kick-Ass Recipes |
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| Endnotes |
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| About the Author |
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| Further Reading |
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Jennifer Browne is an advocate for nutrition education and digestive disorder cessation. She is passionate about promoting clean, “wholistic food practices and avoiding the slew of “nonfoods that make up our current food system. Browne was diagnosed with IBS in 2001 She is also the author of Vegetarian Comfort Foods and The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.
