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Could quinoa be your gut’s ally? This article explores the science behind this pseudo-grain and how it’s beneficial for your gut microbiome. Discover how a simple bowl of quinoa can cultivate a happier, healthier you, one delicious bite at a time.
Both fish oil and flaxseed oil contain polyunsaturated fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers have found omega-3s are beneficial when it comes to reducing inflammation and improving heart health. Is there an advantage of consuming fish oil over flaxseed oil?
Gut health has been in the limelight for a while now. You may have heard of probiotics and prebiotics, but are you familiar with postbiotics? Find out what they are and how they affect the health of your gut microbiome.
Hemp seeds are crunchy with a nut-like taste, but they also offer a variety of health and nutritional benefits. They’re also available at many mainstream grocery stores and natural food markets. Here’s why you should add them to your diet.
Prebiotics are related to probiotics, but they aren’t the same thing. Ideally, you want both in your diet – but can they help you lose weight? Find out what science says about gut bacteria, prebiotics, and the impact prebiotic-rich foods have on body weight.
Fiber- you often hear that most people don’t get enough of it but what about people who eat copious amounts of fiber? Are there health risks to eating too much fiber? Find out what research
Probiotics are gut-friendly bacteria that offer health benefits. Good sources are yogurt with live cultures and other fermented foods like miso, tempeh and sauerkraut. What you may be less familiar with are prebiotics, the “food” probiotic need to survive. Find out more about the benefits of adding prebiotics to your diet and what the best sources are.
