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Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by vogelke »

flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

> It's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible.

Best poop-related comment I've seen.

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by fibermaxxx »

More fiber, more plants. I know individuals that eat "only vegetable on the burger" Oats, grits, or smoothie for early day Mine:Fruit smoothie with oats Starches, leafy greens, for midday Mine:roasted sweet potato on a salad Legumes and tree nuts for dinna Mine:Chickpea sauce over roasted veggies with pasta, or cashews.

The goal is more than 13 plants a day and your movement will be very consistent

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by anonu »

x______________ wrote: post #9
flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

Interesting. A great opportunity to add "YMMV"

YBMMV

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by alpineman »

flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

Or just don't eat meat and cheese at all

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by gchamonlive »

flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

Isn't slow food going through your body during sleep something that'll impact your sleep quality?

When you wake up you are basically fasting so your body is ready to take a hit. Slow food will go through your body faster when you eat it in the first half of your day.

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by sublinear »

mrroryflint wrote: post #7
flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

There have been alternative (often mad) health proponents who have insisted upon only eating fruit in the morning for years - similar(ish) reasons. I think there is probably something to it.

Whole fruit also has a lower glycemic index due to the fiber. This slow release of sugar helps reduce insulin resistance and balance out hormone response in general.

Hormonal imbalance is severely underrated as a root cause of common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, etc.

Having fruit in the morning is a little boost without the guilt. Adding in some light exercise, like walking, also helps prime the day. It even gets easier to wake up early for all this the more regularly it's done. It's one big reinforcement cycle for healthy habits.

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by sublinear »

andsoitis wrote: post #19
flossly wrote: post #5

I did quite some experimenting with this. Fruit moves fastest and green leaves. Meat, cheese, oil and fats slowest. But we often eat combinations: and the slowest component of your food determines the speed of the whole. Also: it's a one lane road and "over taking" is not possible. So, eating a fast moving meal after a slow moving meal results in the fast mover getting stuck behind the slow mover. Hence I start my da…

Have you found that coffee speed things up?

I have, but I think any stimulant would do similar. I no longer smoke, but that did it too.

Re: Advancing human gut microbiota research by considering gut transit time (2023)

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Post by DaedalusII »

iszomer wrote: post #39

Consumption of dairy and products are a relatively fast and painful solution for personal system purges within 30m but entirely depends on how processed they are.

you may evaluate the concept of a milk enema, dramatic and rapid defecation ensues in comparison to a saline enema
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