Can Probiotics Help with Exercise Recovery?
Recovering properly from a tough exercise session is important. Can probiotics give you an edge when it comes to exercise and muscle recovery? Find out.
December 3, 2017
Tag: probiotic bacteria
Fermented Foods vs. Probiotic Supplements: Is One Better Than the Other?
You hear a lot about probiotics these days and the importance of keeping the bacteria in your gut balanced. You have two choices: You can take a probiotic supplement or eat fermented foods. Does one offer more benefits?
January 1, 2017
Have the Japanese Found the Secret to Longevity?
Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? The Japanese have a longer life expectancy than people in Western countries. A new study suggests the diet they eat is a factor. Discover healthy eating tips you can borrow from the Japanese.
April 10, 2016
Soy Foods: They’re Not All the Same
If you’re trying to eat more plant-based sources of protein, you probably wonder about soy foods and whether it’s a healthy alternative. There’s more than one type of soy and not all are equally healthy. Find out which are beneficial and which you might want to avoid.
April 3, 2016
3 Ways Gut Bacteria Affect Body Weight
Are your gut bacteria making it hard for you to control your weight? The bacteria that live in your gut have more influence than you think. Find out three ways your gut bacteria could make it harder (or easier) for you to stay slim.
February 28, 2016
Top 4 Reasons to Cultivate Healthy Gut Bacteria
You hear a lot about healthygut bacteria these days and how eating more probiotic-rich foods helps keep your digestive tract healthy. Yet probiotic bacteria do more than keep your intestinal tract healthy. Here are four reasons why you need more gut-friendly probiotic foods in your diet.
February 7, 2016
Does Your Favorite Yogurt Have Enough Probiotic Bacteria?
You eat yogurt for the protein, for the probiotic bacteria, or maybe because it’s convenient. Still, it would be nice if the yogurt you choose to eat has enough gut-friendly bacteria to help you stay healthy – but how do you know? Read on and find out why all yogurts aren’t necessarily the same with regards to the probiotics they contain.
December 13, 2015
Is Staying Lean Harder Than It Was 30 Years Ago?
Has it become harder to stay lean than it used to be? That’s what a new study shows. It’s easy to blame the rise in obesity on a bad diet and lack of exercise, but that may not be the full story. Find out why.
October 18, 2015
7 Things You Might Not Know About Yogurt
What is your yogurt I.Q? Here are seven facts you may not know about store-bought yogurt. Discover what you don’t know about this high-protein, rich and creamy food and how to choose the best type of yogurt for your needs.
May 3, 2015
Ingredient in Processed Foods Linked with Weight Gain and Metabolic Syndrome
There are lots of reasons to limit the amount of processed foods in your diet. A new study suggests an ingredient common in processed foods may trigger metabolic issues and weight gain. As if the sugar in processed foods isn’t bad enough, here’s another reason to avoid them.
March 1, 2015
Food Trends: Are Americans Eating Healthier Now?
No doubt, there’s more awareness of nutrition and the role it plays in health – but knowing what’s healthy doesn’t translate into benefits until you put it into action. Are Americans eating healthier now than they did 10 years ago? Discover what foods we’re eating more of now than 10 years ago and what the upcoming food trends are predicted to be.
December 21, 2014
Does Bacteria in Your Intestines Impact Body Weight?
Some of the bacteria in your intestines you want to keep around because they help with digestion and may protect against certain types of infections. Now a new study shows that certain types of probiotic bacteria can impact fat loss. Find out more about this intriguing study and the role bacteria may play in controlling body weight.
November 18, 2012