Superfood! Chia Seeds
Tiny, but mighty, chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse. They’ve been used by the Aztecs and Mayans since as far back as 3500 B.C. and the word “chia” in …
Tag: Gut health
Have a Cup of Coffee!
One of the latest studies on the benefits of drinking coffee comes from the Baylor College of Medicine and is focused on its effect on the gut microbiome. They …
Yogurt + Fiber – An Excellent Combination for Lower Lung Cancer Risk
A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that a diet high in yogurt and fiber results in a 33% reduction of lung cancer risk. The study …
Why the Mediterranean Diet
With the abundance of “diets” that you might read about, it can be head-spinning to figure out which one you should follow. A number of different studies, including one …
Plant Protein vs Meat
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that eating plant or fish protein instead of red and processed meat is linked to an overall lower risk of …
Superfood! Walnuts
Contain the highest level of antioxidants of all nuts Contain the highest amount of Omega-3 than any other nut One of the best foods to help prevent inflammation Helps …
Another Reason to Drink Water instead of Sugary Drinks
A recent study conducted in France and published in the medical journal BMJ has found that consuming sugary drinks every day is associated with an increased risk of cancer. This …
To Carb or Not to Carb?
Many of us are totally confused when it comes to carbs, not knowing whether or not it’s ok to eat them. The truth is that you can’t just focus …
Fabulous Fiber!
As unglamorous as it may sound, fiber is one of the most important aspects of the food you eat and affects your health in important ways. It influences how …
The Gut – Your Second Brain
70 to 80 percent of our immune system is in our gut, which is probably why Hippocrates said that “all disease begins in the gut”. The bacteria in your …