Your gut microbiome is the collection of bacteria and organisms that live in your intestines. These gut bacteria are vital for optimal digestion and immune function. And the food you eat has a significant impact on the health of your gut microbiome. Research suggests that certain foods can help promote healthy ...
The foods you eat are a major factor in maintaining a healthy and balanced gut microbiome. But how you prepare and cook these foods can be as important to the health of your gut. Whether you are grilling, baking, sauteing or frying, the oil you choose matter. Fats and oils are a necessary component of the human diet, ...
Do you have stomach pain after eating dairy products? Do you experience diarrhea or other digestive problems with milk, cheese and yogurt? Lactose intolerance could be the reason for your symptoms. You've probably heard this term before, but what is lactose intolerance really? Lactose intolerance is the inability to ...
If you struggle with stomach issues, bloating, or gas then this article is for you. There are so many ways to eat for better digestion, and it's not only about what you eat. It's also about when you eat, how you eat, and how much you eat. A common misconception is that, as long as you're eating healthy, you can eat ...
Alcohol consumption is on the decline. In a recent study that followed college students’ drinking habits from 2002 to 2018, alcohol abstinence increased from 20% to 28%. More and more, adults are seeking nonalcoholic drink alternatives to help them either cut back on their drinking or stop altogether. And in an ...
What are superfoods? First, "superfood" is not a technical term. Most nutritionists, doctors and dietitians refrain from using it. The term first appeared in the early 20th century as a part of a marketing ploy to get people to buy more bananas. The United Fruit Company used the word for bananas' affordability, ...
Eating healthy is easier than it sounds. Food labels can be misleading, and tricky advertising has created a long list of foods that seem healthy but aren't really healthy. In fact, they can be seriously detrimental to your health. For example, brands have wiggle room to put labels such as “fat free” on their product, ...
Digestive issues are common from time to time, and people frequently dismiss painful symptoms as not that serious. A stomach ache after a big meal usually isn’t something to worry about, but sometimes this is not the case. It’s easy to ignore digestive symptoms if you are busy, don’t want to take time off from work, ...
You know what constipation is, and you know what it's like. Constipation is uncomfortable at best, and can be dangerous as its worst. And while constipation is not itself a disease, it could be an indicator of an underlying medical condition. That's why it's crucial to pay attention to your body and take into account ...
The revolving door of diet trends is never ending. For years, new diet trends have constantly been popping up promising life changing results, with many of them just being fads. Weight loss journeys can be stressful, and “miracle diets” are only a hurdle that will most likely not provide long-term results. These diets ...
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