Comments that assume things are also interesting (I never said Kaiser didn't send me fecal blood tests, now did I?) TMI! As each post is very short, I've learned that most comments say much more about the commenter than anything else. It's fascinating to see how people respond - those who see lightness, those who see negative. Best served up without insults to myself or others. One that inspires people to add their thoughts. A respectful dialogue between people with different points of view. What I hope to achieve with all my blogs is a conversation. I'd like to see more studies of this, to see if this pattern holds up.Īlways interesting to hear your input everyone. It remains to be determined whether or not patients suffering from diseases associated with possible dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, such as ulcerative colitis, are more susceptible to persisting perturbations from physical effects such as colonoscopy preparation." We conclude that consumption of PEG does not have a significant impact on gut microbiota in the majority of subjects, although a minority of subjects with a microbiota that exhibits greater natural temporal variation may be more susceptible to perturbations. We interpret our results as showing that any differences in the fecal microbiota before and after colonoscopy are no greater than those seen in normal subjects over time. "Our study highlights the difficulties in studying the intestinal microbiota: we saw temporal changes in all subjects and disparate results from two commonly used analytical tools. "Impact of Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation on Intestinal Microbiota" So, maybe a colonoscopy does more harm than good? Maybe it even helps establish an environment where cancer can flourish? And when I think about all the different cancers that can get us, colon cancer just seems down on the probability list for a vegetable and grain junkie like moi.Īll things considered, I've decided to keep my colon crew, at least for now.īecause after all, aren't they the ultimate Food Potty! hosts? (1)īack to defiant decisions, I hear the infamous colonoscopy cocktail cleans out everything, including a lot of our colon colony, and research can't say yet how long it takes to reestablish itself, if indeed it ever does. But when you don't eat enough plants, science is starting to think we can actually starve out those butt bacteria, who respond in kind by munching on the carbohydrate-filled lining of our colon instead. Based at the end of the digestive tract, our colon microbes feed primarily on the leftovers the vegetable and grain fibers indigestible by humans and other bacteria. You see, today's overly processed flour and sugar diet is mostly absorbed in the small intestine, leaving little for anything past that. Turns out the largest population takes up house in our colon, putting them at a big disadvantage come meal time, depending on what we eat. Food Party! regulars know we've been talking microbiome lately, that half-gallon jug of bacteria that live on us and in us. "So what does this have to do with food, Laura?" you may again be asking. Even though colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S., and the American Cancer Society estimates 93,090 new cases in 2015. Oh I do still long to change the world with great tasting food, but know in my heart, "If it ain't fun, it don't get done!" So - wanna come to the Food Party? By the way - it's a potluck. So no matter what we discuss here - recipes or restaurants, food politics or pairings, local events, food as art, or even as God, I will always come from a high-vibe, party perspective. However there is one food truth I now hold sacrosanct: Eaters are motivated by pleasure. Actually, I adapt everyday by new lessons learned from teachers, customers and students. Professionally, I've worn many industry hats including: line cook, corporate chef, Food Coach, caterer, product developer, restaurant reviewer, culinary school teacher, corporate wellness educator, food co-op clerk, author, and even Cirque-du-Soleil lead popcorn concessioner! For years I managed an outdoor kitchen, deep in the bear-infested woods of Tahoe, and also for hospitals (the most unhealthy kitchen I ever worked in?), Singapore high-rises, mule-pack trips, Canadian catholic rectories, and more events than I could ever recall. I've been a sugar addict, a 17-year vegetarian, a food and environment pioneer, macrobiotic, Master Cleanser, ayurvedic, and officially-designated health-nut or party-girl (depending on the year). From eating disorder to east coast culinary school, food has been my passion, profession & nemesis. About this blog: I've been attracted to food for good and bad reasons for many years.
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