A vegetable/fruit juice diet for 3 days resulted in a gut microbiome associated with weight loss in 20 healthy individuals. An important factor to consider is the pre-study diets of participants. And while green juices can play an important role in healthy dietary habits, at Gutbliss, we recommend green smoothies that incorporate the whole food. […]
Quinoa was first domesticated by the Incas thousands of years ago, and although it’s thought of as a grain, it’s actually a leafy green vegetable like spinach that’s cultivated for its seeds. It’s a great source of plant protein (one cup has about 8 grams) and is easily digestible and gluten-free. It has a slightly […]
While getting a dog might be the last thing you want to do during your pregnancy, it could make for a healthier baby. Homes with pets (specifically dogs) had babies with gut bacteria associated with decreased rates of obesity and allergies. Even those homes that had pets during the pregnancy and not after had babies […]
Our beloved daughter Sydney is sick. Again. Sore throat, fever, weak, and woozy. Those of you who’ve read Gutbliss or The Microbiome Solution know that Sydney’s wellness journey has been an uphill battle, in large part due to the overly sterile circumstances of her birth: C-section; IV antibiotics right after delivery; nursed for only 6 […]
If you loved mint chip ice cream as a kid, then you are going to freak out over this nutrient-dense but scrumptious dessert. Who knew that a smoothie thick enough to be soft-serve ice cream that is made with greens from spinach and avocados could remind us of one of our favorite childhood treats? […]