 Haley Duclos, BS, NDTR is a Dietetic Technician, Registered, and Nutrition Advisor for Raley’s O-N-E Market in El Dorado Hills spoke to us about "Gut Health." She began her presentation with a quick course on the anatomy of the digestive system. Then she explored the nutrients impacting digestion. Some of the more important nutrients she discussed were soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, prebiotics and probiotics. Haley gave a lesson in reading the fiber part of the Nutrition Facts panel on grocery products. We are recommended to consume 25-35 grams of fiber per day. She talked about the "Gut-brain connection" the Vagus nerve. It is pivotal as it relates to stress. The trillions of microbes in your gut produce short fatty chain acids which connect with your immune system and inflammatory system. Prebiotics are typically fibers that are fermented by your gut bacteria and feed those bacteria. The probiotics are the live bacteria. Those that affect the brain are referred to as psychobiotics. They improve symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. They are found in supplements, yogurts and fermented foods. Haley then described what types of foods in the market provide both types of fiber and pre- and probiotics. Bio: Haley Duclos, BS, NDTR is a Dietetic Technician, Registered, and Nutrition Advisor for Raley’s O-N-E Market in El Dorado Hills. She is a graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a minor in public health. Haley has been with Raley’s for over five years and holds extensive product knowledge and grocery retail background. At the meeting, Haley provided handouts on a Gut Friendly recipe and a Gut Health Shopping list. If you weren't at the meeting, she can probably provide you with these at the El Dorado Hills Raley's ONE Market. She provides free guided store tours, workshops/classes, and one-on-one nutrition coaching for Something Extra members in the Eldorado Hills area. |
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