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Probiotics versus Prebiotics: Why You Need Both In Your Diet
The food that we consume can affect our digestive system, and sometimes our digestive tract may need a little extra help bouncing back. You’ve likely heard that probiotics are the best thing you can consume for a healthy [...]
Can Diabetics Eat All Kinds of Fruit?
Are you or someone you know diabetic and struggling to get enough fruit in your diet? There are a lot of myths surrounding fruit and diabetes, however, this food is a crucial source of vitamins and minerals. While [...]
The Low Down on Cholesterol
A routine check-up at the doctor will provide you with a few basic numbers: heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol, among other things. However, despite its prevalence in doctor’s reports, many are left wondering about how cholesterol works [...]
Could It Be Gluten Sensitivity?
Having intestinal issues after consuming a wheat product? Feel better with a gluten-free diet? Could it be that you are sensitive to gluten? With the increased prevalence of food allergies, gluten has been placed on the chopping block [...]
Is It Time To Kick Up Your Protein?
Whether you lift weights or not, you are likely familiar with the debate on the best time to consume protein. From building muscle to improving overall wellness, protein can help you achieve a variety of health goals. It [...]
Are Omega-3s The Key to Longevity?
A look back at literature through the ages will show that people have long been searching for the fountain of youth. However, what if the fountain of youth isn’t a place, but instead what is on our plates? [...]
The Science Behind Food Addiction
On the topic of addiction, most people imagine narcotics or illegal substances. However, there is a more common but still dangerous habit that hits closer to home: food addiction. No, there are no shady men in long trench [...]
How Much Fiber Do You Need In Your Diet?
You’ve likely heard “eat more fiber” before, but TV commercials may have convinced you it was only a concerning issue for the elderly. Fiber is a vital part of a healthy diet, no matter your age, as it [...]
What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) consists of alternating between periods of abstaining from eating and periods of eating regularly. First popularized in 2012, by Dr. Michael Mosley’s TV documentary Eat Fast, Live Longer¹, the diet has long been associated with [...]
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