Ho Ho Ho, Santa's Workshop is Open!

Ho Ho Ho Fitlifer,

We are deep into celebrating our 7 Days of Christmas in July, and honestly, the best part is seeing how excited our community is getting.

Yesterday's challenge was an epic dance-off, and today is Santa's Workshop where we want to see your very own superfood recipe creation.

And don't worry if you haven't jumped in yet - winners aren't announced until July 23rd, which means you can still enter every single challenge and be in the running for all the prizes!

Now, let's see what it takes to crush today's challenge, and then we're diving into some serious wellness hacks...

• 🎄Christmas in July: Day 4 Challenge

• 🔬 The 30-Second Gut Test

• 🩸 Breaking Health News

🎄Christmas in July: Day 4 Challenge

Today’s challenge is going to be epic: create your own superfood recipe. Bonus points for using any Organifi product!

I'm already seeing people getting creative in our community. Someone's planning "Grinch Green Smoothies" Another person is working on "Rudolph's Red Velvet Protein Bites."

Most people think wellness has to be complicated. Like you need 47 different supplements, a meal plan that requires a PhD to understand, and recipes that take longer than your commute.

The truth? Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from the simplest experiments.

That's what today is all about - playing with your nutrition instead of stressing about it.

What's one small experiment you could try this week? Maybe it's tweaking a recipe you already love. Maybe it's adding greens to your morning routine. Maybe it's just drinking more water (revolutionary, I know).

The point is: Start somewhere. Start small. Start today.

If you want to enter today’s Christmas in July challenge:

• Make a superfood recipe you love

• Post it to your Instagram or Instagram Stories

• Tag @Organifi

All winners will be announced July 23rd! The start of our Christmas in July Organifi Sale. More information on Organifi’s Instagram.

🔬 Your Transit Gut Test

I've been getting dozens of messages about gut health. People feeling bloated, tired, foggy-brained, and generally "off" but not knowing why.

So I want to share something that's actually been studied by researchers and used by functional medicine practitioners for years. It's called the "Transit Time Test" and it's probably the simplest gut health assessment you can do at home.

Here's How it Works

1. Tomorrow morning, eat a handful of corn kernels or sesame seeds with your breakfast (don't chew them)

2. Note the time

3. Watch for them to show up in your stool (I know, glamorous)

4. Note that time, as well

What the Research Says

• A study of 175 health science students found median transit time of 29 hours

• This Study revealed that the predicted intestinal transit time was longer in women than men at equivalent ages.

What Your Results Tell You

12-24 hours = Optimal. Your digestive system is moving at the right pace. Keep doing what you're doing, you digestive rockstar.

Less than 12 hours = Too fast. Food isn't staying long enough to absorb nutrients properly.

• Slow down when you eat, chew more thoroughly, reduce stress, avoid foods that trigger you.

More than 48 hours = Too slow. Things are getting backed up, which can cause bloating, fatigue, and toxin buildup.

• Add more fiber (vegetables, not fiber supplements), drink more water, move your body more, consider magnesium.

Your gut transit time affects everything because gut bacteria directly impact transit time by producing metabolites that stimulate motility - the process that moves food through your system. When this gets disrupted, it impacts energy levels, mood, skin, sleep, weight management, and immune function.

I know it's not the sexiest topic, but your gut literally controls more of your health than any other system. And this simple test gives you real data instead of just guessing.

💪 Semaglutide Melts Fat—but May Quietly Strip Away Your Strength: A new study reveals that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause significant muscle loss alongside fat loss—up to 40% of weight lost could be muscle

🏺1,000-Year-Old Health Hacks Are Trending—and Backed by Science: Medieval medicine is getting a reputation makeover as researchers discover that ancient European healing practices were based on careful observation and nature-based remedies

😔The Hidden Depression Crisis in Early Menopause: New research reveals that almost 30% of women experiencing premature menopause develop depression

Thanks for joining me for another week of health and wellness. Tomorrow’s Christmas in July Challenge is "Elf Advice" day where we're asking for everyone's best parent advice. Remember it’s not too late to go and enter the challenges. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Have a question or health concern you're dealing with? Go to the bottom of the email, rate this email, and enter your questions or concerns. I see each response!

Drew Canole

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