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: Probiotics
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 …
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 …
Zinc your Immune System!
Now that fall is here and the temperatures are cooling, people are spending more time indoors and the number of cases of Covid-19 are once again on the rise. …
Back to School? Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids
Some children will be attending school online while others are returning to in-person classes. At the same time there is clear evidence that children not only can contract and …
Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, and More!
A combined analysis of studies from the past 50 years, which included six studies and a total of 336,289 participants, has examined the association between consuming chocolate and coronary …
The Importance of Probiotics for Gut Health and Boosting Immunity
There are around 100 trillion microbes in your gut, making up what is known as your gut microbiota. They work to help digest food, protect the body from infection, …
Foods to Help You Reduce Anxiety
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of anxiety these days, and it’s important to do all you can to remain calm and relieve stress. This can include meditation, …
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 …
Foods to Power Up your Immune System
Winter weather often seems to be accompanied by colds and flu, and we look for ways to keep from getting sick. If you want to improve your chances of …