I’m smellier than usual these days due to an unfortunate series of event that took place under my arms. It started last month when I came across a very fancy, but very old bottle of perfume that had belonged to my mother-in-law. I’m not much of a fragrance user, since most have alcohol that wipes […]
Cabbage is one of the Live Dirty, Eat Clean prebiotic superstars. You get a big dose of nutrients in addition to lots of flavor with each bite. This salad actually tastes just as good the next day. Make it on the weekend, and you will have an already prepared and delicious lunch to enjoy for […]
As a gastroenterologist I spend a lot of time in people’s colons, and I’ve noticed over the years that there’s tremendous variation in not just what the colon looks like, but in what it smells like too. Inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cause redness and ulceration that’s easily identifiable, but they also […]
When it’s warm outside, cold and refreshing gazpacho hits the spot. This is one of those dishes that tastes better the next day, once all the crisp flavors from the fresh vegetables settle in together. Top with avocado and serve this summer staple in a bowl, or fill up a shot glass for each guest […]
Brush your teeth to prevent bowel cancer. Mouth bacteria (including Fusobacteria, a bug rarely found in the guts of healthy individuals and known to worsen ulcerative colitis) can make pre-cancerous bowel growths turn cancerous and existing tumors increase in size. Daily Mail Scientists believe that dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria) is a main driver of […]
Collard leaves are great for your microbes and can take the place of a traditional grain-based wrap. Use this list for inspiration and then fill the wrap with any of the Live Dirty, Eat Clean–approved ingredients on the plan. Have fun and get creative. Ingredients Sliced or shredded colorful vegetables: cabbage, carrots, beets, jicama, red […]
Gut bacteria affect heart health and could explain why what we eat impacts our cardiovascular functioning. Imbalanced gut bacteria and their interactions with the foods we eat can encourage artery damage, inflammation, narrowing, and blockage. Supporting the link between gut bacteria, diet, and heart health, scientists also found that premature babies fed breast milk […]