Gut Health and COVID | Willpower Doesn't Work | Avocado Tacos

Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and Severity of COVID-19

Poor gut health has been linked to a broad range of diseases and health conditions, from depression to diabetes, cancer to obesity, and autism to autoimmune disease. Researchers are exploring connection between Prevotella, a species of gut bacteria, and severity of COVID-19. Read on to learn the 6 signs of an unhealthy gut and find out what steps you can take to get your gut in balance and keep it in fighting shape.

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Willpower Doesn't Work, but This Strategy Does

Health Coach Erin says: Usually when my clients talk about willpower, I find that they’re white-knuckling it through their day. Flat out resisting the temptation to eat with no strategies other than trying not to think about food. You’re choosing not to eat when your body is begging you to feed it! Hunger is a biological survival mechanism triggered by our cells and driven by our brains. Extra stress of uncertainty and disrupted routines can ramp up cravings. Here are real strategies to stay on track.

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Weeknight Recipe: Keto Avocado Tacos (15 Minutes!)

Even though we're spending more time at home, we can all get behind a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Once you make these Keto Avocado Tacos once, they will become part of your regular #Tacotuesday rotation.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula. Cook until browned, about 7 to 8 minutes, breaking up any big chunks as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Remove the cooked meat from the skillet on a kitchen towel-lined plate to drain. Turn stove off. Scoop out tomato seeds and dice.

In a small bowl, add mayo and juice from one lime. Stir together until combined. Cut avocados in half and remove the pits. Spritz each avocado half with lime juice to prevent them from browning. Plate the avocados and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat on each sliced avocado. Top each avocado taco with a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, about a tablespoon of queso blanco (if using), a bit of chopped cilantro, and the creamy sauce.

Health Coach Radio: Put Yourself in Their Shoes with Drew Manning

Drew Manning is the author, speaker, and personal trainer behind the Fit2Fat2Fit story. In an attempt to glean a bit of empathy for his clients, Drew intentionally put on 75 pounds of fat by eating a diet that was highly processed, convenient, affordable and hyper-palatable (AKA – The Standard American Diet). BUT, Drew didn’t stop there. He then went through the arduous task of losing those 75 pounds so that he could truly understand what weight loss was like for his clients. Talk about a client-centered approach! We know that you will love listening to this conversation!

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