Probiotics and Prebiotics – Goodies for your Gut
Your overall health is determined in large part by your gut health, with about 70% of your immune system residing in your gut. You have around 100 trillion live …
Tag: Gut health
Strawberries…Luscious and Nutritious!!
A one-cup serving of strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange, and that’s just the beginning of the health benefits you get from this tasty, juicy fruit. Strawberries …
Onions? Yes, Please!
Besides adding great flavor to your food, onions offer serious health benefits. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; they are also one of the best sources of …
Drink to Your Health!
What you drink throughout the day is just as important as what you eat and will affect your health either positively or negatively. If you’re drinking soda, sports drinks, …
Why Whole Grains?
You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are much better for you than refined ones, but it’s important to understand why. Whole grains are the complete package of …
Feed Your Gut, Guard Your Health
Like a loyal guard dog, if you treat your gut well, it will protect you from harmful invaders. There are trillions of bacteria, some good and some bad, living …
Feed on Fiber!
One of the main reasons a plant-based diet is so good for you is that plants are the only source of dietary fiber. Meat has no fiber. Why is …
Beans, the Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck
A nearly perfect food to add to your daily diet is beans, also known as legumes. Besides being very budget-friendly, they are highly nutritious and offer all the following: …
Eating Mindfully Without Having to Think About It
As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to take a look at what we’re eating, how we’re eating, and consider what we need to do differently. …
Superfood! Beets
Beets are a nutrition powerhouse with many health benefits that you should add to your diet regularly. Here are some reasons why: Lower blood pressure – beets are high …
Live Long and Spicy!
Research just released by the American Heart Association has found that people who eat chili peppers regularly are likely to live longer. They have a 25% reduced risk of …
Cruciferous SuperVeggies!
While it’s important to eat a wide variety of vegetables, make sure you include cruciferous veggies as often as possible in your diet. These are plants belonging to the …