Bloating has become an epidemic and is one that’s rapidly increasing. For many, the symptoms are daily, relentless, and life altering, but even when symptoms aren’t severe, they’re significant annoyances that can interfere with daily life. Bloating is never a “normal” occurrence and is always a sign that something isn’t quite right in the gut. […]
Monthly Archives: January 2016
For an introduction to fermented foods, try this simple, 3-ingredient recipe. There’s something about the flavor of ginger that augments the flavor of garden-fresh carrots. If you’re not growing your own, look for carrots with their tops on at the market. If the tops appear bright green, aromatic, and fresh, the carrots will be, too. […]
For an introduction to fermented foods, try this simple, 3-ingredient recipe. There’s something about the flavor of ginger that augments the flavor of garden-fresh carrots. If you’re not growing your own, look for carrots with their tops on at the market. If the tops appear bright green, aromatic, and fresh, the carrots will be, too. […]
Every bite you take has a genetic implication. The food you eat initiates a chemical conversation with your body, altering your genetic make-up for better…or for worse! CNN Microbial cells may not be quite as plentiful as we thought. The 10 to 1 ratio of microbial cells to human cells, a ratio sited by […]
Kefir is a tangy, milk- or water-based drink fermented by a symbiotic combination of bacteria and yeast clumped together in a matrix of protein, fats, and sugar. It’s a wonderfully rich source of healthy, diverse microbes and will do you a world of good. Kefir originated in the North Caucasus region, but no one knows […]
Kefir is a tangy, milk- or water-based drink fermented by a symbiotic combination of bacteria and yeast clumped together in a matrix of protein, fats, and sugar. It’s a wonderfully rich source of healthy, diverse microbes and will do you a world of good. Kefir originated in the North Caucasus region, but no one knows […]
Ensuring that the probiotic you’ve chosen contains strains that confer a health benefit for the condition you’re trying to treat (not whether it helped your neighbor or your yoga instructor, who may have had a completely different problem than you do), is important when considering which probiotic to buy. Here are some common strains and […]
Conventional medicine may stave off life-threatening illness in the short term for those suffering from chronic diseases, but it doesn’t reduce mortality rates. Fiber (specifically resistant starch – found in green bananas, green peas, lentils, uncooked rolled oats, and white beans), on the other hand, just might, as it can prevent and improve both. […]
Drinking your fresh fruit and leafy green vegetables can sometimes be more convenient than eating them, particularly when they’re combined in this delicious and nutritious smoothie that works for breakfast, lunch, or as an anytime snack. The pineapple and papaya are full of digestive enzymes that help break down protein, and the nutrients and fiber […]
Important factors to consider when choosing a probiotic include whether it contains sufficient numbers of live bacteria, as well as the right strains to confer a health benefit for the condition you’re trying to treat (not whether it helped your neighbor or your yoga instructor, who may have had a completely different problem than you […]
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