Gut Health Tips for the Holidays
Science Quickly
2025/11/19
Gut Health Tips for the Holidays
Gut Health Tips for the Holidays

Science Quickly
2025/11/19
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Holiday meals can delight our taste buds while the food puts real strain on our digestion. Host Kendra Pierre-Louis talks with Northwestern University gastroenterology expert Kathryn Tomasino about why digestion is influenced not just by diet but also by s...
Highlights
Highlights
The holiday season brings rich meals and joyful gatherings, but it also introduces challenges for our digestive system. Beyond what we eat, factors like stress, sleep disruptions, and rushed eating can significantly impact gut health. This episode explores the hidden influences on digestion and how small behavioral shifts can make a big difference in how we feel after indulging in festive feasts.
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Chapters
What Really Affects Your Digestion During the Holidays?
00:00Why Stress and Overeating Wreak Havoc on Your Gut
03:11How Processed Foods Sabotage Your Stomach—and What to Do Instead
06:01Can You Stay Healthy Amid Holiday Chaos?
11:37Is Deep Breathing the Secret to Better Digestion?
14:24Transcript
Transcript
Kendra Pierre-Louis: Hi, listeners. This is Kendra Pierre-Louis. Before we get started with today's episode, I want to let you in on a little secret about Scientific American. As the holiday season rolls around, Scientific American offers some of our best ...