Is Your Gut Secretly Sabotaging Your Energy, Sleep, and Weight?

If you’ve been feeling off — low energy, poor sleep, or weight that just won’t budge — it might not be your workouts or willpower… it could be your gut.

On a recent episode of The I Heart My Life Show, I sat down with gut health expert, researcher, and RE Nutrients founder Dr. Mindy Patterson to uncover how your gut might be the hidden key to feeling your best — and how a few simple tweaks can change everything.

Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think

Dr. Patterson explained that your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s the control center for your immune system, metabolism, hormone balance, and even your sleep.

“If you’re doing all the right things and still not seeing results… your gut could be what’s holding you back.”

If you feel tired no matter how much you sleep, or you’re doing all the “right” things with food and exercise but still not feeling your best, your gut might be waving a red flag.

The 3-Ingredient Gut Reset (It’s Easier Than You Think)

According to Dr. Patterson, supporting your gut doesn’t require a 30-day detox or crazy supplements. Here’s what she recommends:

1. Eat more plants
   Load up on fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and legumes — the more variety, the better.
2. Focus on fiber
   Especially resistant starch, a powerhouse found in beans, cold potatoes, oats, and barley. This type of fiber feeds your beneficial gut bacteria.
3. Don’t fear carbs
   Super low-carb diets can actually damage your gut. Your microbes thrive on plant-based foods (not protein alone).

What Is Resistant Starch—and Why Does It Matter?

Most people get 4g or less of resistant starch daily. For real impact, you want 15–30g. This unique form of fiber isn’t digested in the small intestine. Instead, it travels to your colon and feeds your good gut bugs — helping regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and keep you fuller longer.

💡 Pro tip: Cooling starchy foods like potatoes and rice increases their resistant starch content. Hello, potato salad and overnight oats!

Feel the Difference in Just 3 Days

Dr. Patterson’s research has shown that increasing your resistant starch intake can lead to:

• Better blood sugar regulation
• Improved digestion and gut regularity
• Reduced cravings and increased satiety
• Even weight loss — in as little as 3 days

No extreme dieting required.

A Simple Gut-Healthy Meal Plan

Want to eat like a gut goddess? Try Dr. Patterson’s go-to plate:

• Breakfast: Greek yogurt with berries, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey
• Lunch/Dinner: Half your plate veggies, one-quarter protein, one-quarter beans or whole grains
• Snacks: Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, or yogurt
• Bonus Tip: Frozen fruits and veggies are just as good (sometimes better!) than fresh

Her Favorite Gut Support Supplement

To make it even easier, Dr. Patterson created RE Nutrients — a clean, science-backed prebiotic formula with resistant starch and a natural starch blocker to support gut flora and blood sugar.

It’s FODMAP-friendly, vegan, and free of additives.

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Gut Check Challenge

This week, try adding one serving of fiber-rich foods like:

• Beans
• Overnight oats
• Cold Yukon or red potatoes

Do it daily for 3 days and notice how your body responds. ✨

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