Have you ever done the baking soda test???

Its a great way to test your level of stomach acidity. Why would you care about stomach aciditiy.

Very low stomach acid can lead to many health problems. Without adequate HCl or hydrochloric acid, your body can’t properly defend against pathogenic microorganisms, foods do not get fully broken down (which can actually cause acid reflux), and partially digested food stays in the stomach longer than it should.

This causes food to ferment, putrefy, and rancidify, which can cause a host of symptoms and health problems such as:

• Heartburn or indigestion
• Bloating, cramping, and/or gas
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Food sensitivities and/or allergies
• Dry skin or hair and/or brittle nails
• Hair loss in women
• Chronic fatigue
• Autoimmunity
• Gut issues like IBS, Crohns, Diverticulitis and SIBO

Don't worry you can test your stomach acidity and start creating more stomach acid...watch the recorded video from a live I did on IG for all the ...

Well, at least in my Meals that Heal Community it is.  

2020 is coming to a close and we just spend the last week eating ourselves into a food coma...well maybe you did.  So what better to go into the next Holiday than with a health Gut and all the INS AND OUTS...pun intended...our digestion and how to optimize it for your health.

Fun Facts about Digestion:  

1.  70% of your immune system is in your gut...so if you wanna fight off the Rona and cold season, you need a health gut.

2.  70% of your serotonin is produced in the gut ( that's your feel good hormones'-when they are off you are anxious, depressed and loss focus).

3.  90% of ALL Disease can be traced back to the gut. 

Its of the utmost importance to your health.  So you may not be having problems in the bath ( if you know what I mean) but if you are having any symptoms or dysfunctions you should always start with healing your gut. 

If you have any of this issues...your gut is in need of healing:

1. Food intolerances
2. S
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The shopping season is officially upon us..

Don’t stress, I have some great gifts ideas for your loved ones that will help them to be healthy this season. I created a Non Toxic Kitchen Essentials Gift Guide for you to check out if you are looking for some gift ideas. 

Non Toxic living has been my mission this year.  Replacing items in my home that are toxic-from cooking products, cleaning products, beauty products, home essentials like towels, sheets...its amazing the amount of goods in the home that can emit toxins and chemicals.  

If you could give the gift of non toxic kitchen essentials to someone you care about this year, that would be the ultimate gift.  

Top 10 Non Toxic Gift Ideas 

1. Essential Oil Diffusers.  Do you friends and family a favor and help them ditch those nasty chemical filled candles and diffusers for a better alternative. 
2. Stainless Steel Pots and Pans.  Ditch those coated and non stick cookware items, they are causing us harm.  A new pot and pan s...

Eating healthy can be fun when you are playing with your food.  My kiddos love to play with their food. 

Here is a fun little turkey snack or breakfast for the family that is sure to please: 

1. The base can be a brown rice cake, gluten free toast or even a sweet potato slice.  
2. The spread can be pumpkin pie hummus, cream cheese or nut butter.
3. The turkey body is a slice of pear, beak is a orange peel, the waddle is a apple slice.  And the feathers could be any fruit your choose-apple slices, pear slices, orange segments, strawberry slices.  
4. The eyes are blueberries.

Get creative with your turkey and have fun with your kiddos.  Sharing a love for healthy food is such a gift for your family.

This is one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner that is gluten free and gut healing approved.

I always have at least 1-2 sides and dishes that are veggie-ful for me at dinner and plan my treats in advance as to not go completely off track during the Holiday season.

This is a crowd pleaser and you will not even miss the bread.  It’s that good.  

Sausage and Cauliflower Stuffing 

Ingredients 

• 1 large head cauliflower cut into small florets
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil 
• 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter
• 1 lb bulk pasture raised pork sausage 
• 1 medium yellow onion cut in half and sliced thin
• 4 stalks organic celery chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary minced
• 2 tsp fresh sage minced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves removed from stems
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced, plus more for garnish if desired
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425° F and lightly grease a large metal baking sheet. Place cauliflower florets on the baking sheet and dri...

What do you do in your life to reduce stress???

Let’s face it...stresses are high right now.  You are dealing with a lot on our plates and it can be so overwhelming and frustrating.  We do not want our families to get the rest of us but the best of us each day.

So we HAVE TO do our best to keep our REACTION to our stresses as low as we can.  I know you cannot control the stresses that come flooding into your life but we can control your reaction to those stresses. 

And the planner in me says...FAIL TO PLAN & PLAN TO FAIL.  

So having a plan to tackle the stress head on is the only way to stay positive and sane during this time.  I am sharing my best tips for you to help calm your nervous system during times of stress.

Here is the plan:

 **Take a deep breath.  Do not underestimate the power of deep breathing.  It can be magic during a stress time.  Take 5 deep breaths in the car when commuting to work, when doing your business on the toilet during a potty stop or when ...

Your attitude is everything…

And for the month of November I am challenging you to practice gratitude daily.  We all have so much going on in our lives and it’s easy to get wrapped up in the things we cannot do, the places we cannot do and the events we may be missing because of this season of life.

Let’s re-write the script.  Let’s show up this month with gratitude for the blessings we have in our lives.  

If you want to join in the fun...check it out in my stories on IG @shannon_yundt

I know I did when I was miserable with bloat, gas and lots of abdominal cramping.  I was taking tons of probiotics, drinking apple cider vinegar, eating fermented foods...all the stuff I read on google that is supposed to help...and nothing worked. 

It’s easy to underestimate the power sleep and stress play into our gut heal...it's equally as important as the foods you are eating.  At the lowest point in my gut health journey...where I was feeling at my very worst...I was over exercising, getting less sleep so I could be more productive and was extremely stressed with a whole lot of stress in my life. 

Sleep and stress reduction are half the battle with gut healing.  YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN.  Over exercising, eating less, doing more...will not help you heal.  The key to gut healing is to sleep more, stress less...slow down and care for your body.  Treat it like gold… with love, kindness and respect. 

I took up yoga, learned to meditate, practiced gratitude journaling daily......

Your challenges with weight loss are not because you do not have enough WILLPOWER.

I used to beat myself up...blaming myself for not being strong enough to resist the tub of ice cream or the chips and guac at my fav restaurant.  

The Standard American Diet is designed for us to be uncontrollably addicted to these foods we crave and lose the will to say “no” to them.  Doesn't that make you feel so much better about your lack of willpower.  It was like a weight being lifted from my soul.  You are being set up for failure by our societal norms and the way our food manufacturers are causing your addiction to the foods that do not serve your body.

The secret weapon...stop eating the manufactured foods, the processed foods and stop following the guidelines for the SAD ( standard American diet).  

--Flood your body with whole foods ( fruits, veggies, protein, fats), as many as you want...until you are full and satisfied.  

--Stay away from anything made in a plant or facto...

You have to know your “why”...

You hear it all the time.  But I have to say...understanding your bigger reason, your purpose and your true desire is the key to staying in the trenches for the long haul.

This week my heart has been heavy because I had to hear some heart breaking news about 2 family members who are battling Cancer. My heart breaks for their suffering and the fight they are fighting on a daily basis.  

Cancer keeps me in the fight...it's my deep rooted reason for choosing the healthiest, highest quality and safest food/products I can have because the prevalence of Cancer in my family is so strong.  60% of my family has struggled with Cancer in some form and that is frightening and empowering all in one.  

We are bombarded with toxins and chemicals in all that we do, the products we use and foods we consume and they are contributing to our risk for Cancer ( and my risk is already higher than the average bear due to my genetics).  

So when I go through t...