Podcast Episode

23: The 7 "Healthy" Foods Wrecking Your Gut (Even If You Eat Clean)

Boundless Energy | Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hormone Balance & Faith-Based Nutrition·Nikki Yelton, RD, FMCP, of Abounding Life™·16 October 2026·27 min

About this episode

📥 FREE: My Leaky Gut Smoothie Guide (calm the inflammation and get your energy back fast) → https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/formulaSome of the "healthiest" foods on your plate are the ones damaging your gut. In this video I'm walking you through 7 foods that are marketed as healthy but actually harm your gut lining, drive leaky gut, and keep you inflamed, even if you eat clean and even if your labs came back "normal." Then I'll show you exactly what to eat instead so your gut can finally start to heal.This is all about food as medicine, and it's about eating MORE of the right foods, not fewer (goodbye, elimination diets)! In this video you'll learn: How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake analogy that makes it click) The 7 "healthy" foods damaging your gut lining Why plant-based and gluten-free do not automatically mean gut-friendly What to eat instead to rebuild your gut and calm inflammation The polyphenol trick that can repopulate good gut bacteria My favorite leaky gut smoothie formulaCHAPTERS:  0:00 Some of the "healthiest" foods are wrecking your gut  1:00 Why gut health affects your whole body  3:30 How leaky gut actually happens (the earthquake)  8:00 Food #1: Stevia and monk fruit  11:30 Food #2: Vegan substitutes  14:30 Food #3: Conventional dairy  15:30 Food #4: GMOs and glyphosate  18:00 Food #5: Packaged gluten  19:30 Food #6: Seed oils and vegetable oils  21:00 Food #7: Lentils and legumes  22:30 What to eat instead for gut healing  25:00 The 3 Gs in bone broth  26:00 Your next step🎉 GET YOUR ENERGY BACK [INSTANT FREE ACCESS]! How I help women over 30 reduce gut issues and fatigue by 50-100% in less than 6 months...without guesswork or elimination diets: http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/training-classResources & Links: Leaky Gut Smoothie Formula FOND Bone Broth Immunity Boosting Bone Broth Recipe (Homemade) Unflavored Equip ProteinNuzest Clean Clean Protein Best Protein Powder Roundup Best Diet For Leaky Gut 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: info@nikkiyeltonrd.comVisit The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...