#431. Proper Pooping Posture & Surprising Foods Inflaming Your Gut with Kate Scarlata

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Did you know there is a proper pooping posture or that certain foods you may eat every day can be wrecking your gut health?

Renowned dietitian Kate Scarlata reveals the most common food intolerances plaguing gut health today. With over 30 years of expertise in gastrointestinal nutrition, Kate shares actionable guidance on identifying issues with lactose, gluten, FODMAPs, and more. You’ll discover easy at-home tests, whether blood work offers answers, the step-by-step low FODMAP elimination diet, and how to tailor your approach.

Kate also candidly tackles the widespread but rarely discussed health condition of constipation, offering science-backed solutions focused on fiber, fluids, timing, body position, and foods that get things moving smoothly.

Learn:

• The primary causes of food intolerances and symptoms to note
• Ways to check for lactose and gluten sensitivity yourself
• How the elimination diet pinpoints your FODMAP triggers
• Key reasons constipation happens and exactly how to soften stools
• Smart strategies to improve bowel regularity and gut motility
• The right way to “go” + ergonomic toilet positioning

This gut health blueprint gives you clarity, control, and a path to food freedom. Tune in now!

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Quotable moments:

“Bloating that would be like a food intolerance is like consistent bloating regardless of really what you eat and having it almost all the time." - Dr. Kate Scarlata

"When fiber has the capacity to form a gel in the intestine, it binds some of the bile acid regulating your cholesterol." - Dr. Kate Scarlata

"You wanna raise your knees above your hip, and we can do that with...a squatty potty." - Dr. Kate Scarlata

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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