Who doesn’t love ice cream? You can indulge with this guilt-free, incredibly healthy, easy-to-make, and delicious version. All you need are bananas and a blender or food processor, and you can whip up a batch in no time. Open up a probiotic to sprinkle in, and you’ll be doing your microbiome a favor at the […]
1. Patterned hair loss could be due to gut bacteria imbalance. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, characterized by an overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus (a gut bacteria strain that depletes biotin – vitamin B7, a nutrient associated with hair growth), in mice fed a biotin deficient diet altered gut metabolic function and resulted in alopecia (or hair loss). When […]
This is one of my favorite ways to serve up cauliflower. This whole food comes alive with the lively contrasts of the fireside roasted flavor combined with the distinct sweet acidic balsamic. Garnished with your favorite Italian herbs, this is whole food at its very best. This is a great recipe to include as a […]
1. Cancer risk in the distal colon in women is lower in those who avoid eating red meat. In a 17-year study in over 32,000 women, researchers found that those women who did not eat red meat had a reduced risk of distal colon cancer. A red meat-free diet was not protective against cancer elsewhere […]
This is the perfect energizing snack that takes only minutes to make. Just slice open a fresh date, remove the pit, and fill it with almond butter (or any no-sugar-added nut butter). Then sprinkle with raw cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or just enjoy au naturel. Ingredients Fresh Medjool dates Nut butter (almond, cashew, peanut, […]
1. The question we’re all wondering as we pop our daily probiotic – is probiotic supplementation in healthy adults helpful, or is it all hype? A 2018 review of probiotic supplementation in healthy adult populations analyzed the literature published between 1990 and August 2017. The review included 45 studies. Results showed that probiotic supplementation can […]
Cabbage is a wonderfully nutritious food. It provides vitamin C and other essential nutrients, protecting the human body against diseases such as cancer. The Lactobacilli that colonize the sauerkraut release bound-up nutritive factors in the cabbage. Sauerkraut contains twenty times more bioavailable vitamin C than raw cabbage! It also offers an excellent source of probiotic […]
1. A 20-year long study, including 6,235 participants with an average age of 34, uncovers the long-term impact of spray cleaners on lung function in women. The study found that women who regularly clean with cleaning sprays experience worsening of lung function over time when compared to women who don’t clean. To put the findings […]
This apple pie green smoothie is an amazing glass of goodness that will keep you energized for hours. The addition of tahini gives it a touch of creaminess, while the uncooked rolled oats add a bit of heartiness and extra fiber when you need a little more than blended-up berries. This is a great smoothie […]
1. Fermented milk rich in Bifidobacterium breve does not improve remission in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). In a double blind study comprised of 195 UC patients, researchers administered 1 packet of Bifidobacterium breve fermented milk (consisting of 10 billion CFUs) and Lactobacillus acidophilus (1 billion CFUs) for 48 weeks. Time between relapses was not […]