Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Prebiotics and Probiotics
You might have heard a lot lately about prebiotics and probiotics. But what are they, and can they deliver health benefits to you and your family? When it comes to prebiotics vs probiotics, is one better than the other? Let’s take a closer look at how probiotics and prebiotics work, some of the best prebiotic […]
How Digestion Works & Can You Improve Your Digestive System?
When it comes to your digestive system, there’s a lot to understand. Sure, you know the basics: Your body uses fuel then creates waste. Not much to talk about, right? Wrong. The term “digestive system” is to be taken literally. Like the system that powers your car or computer, there are several separate parts to […]
Is Your Gut Bacteria Controlling Your Food Cravings?
If you’re a sci-fi movie fan, you know this scene: an alien life form, or bacteria, gets into the body of a human host and takes over their brain. Scary, yes… but what if this scenario wasn’t completely so far-fetched? What if you could actually blame your decision to have those two extra slices of […]
5 Convenient Foods That Can Help Ease Constipation
42 Million. That’s the number of Americans dealing with a chronic issue no one wants to talk about: constipation. We’ve all dealt with it from time to time – however, that doesn’t mean it’s something you should ignore or “just live with.” Moreover, constipation can lead to even more problems down the road – things like […]
How Stress Wreaks Havoc On Your Digestive System
Let’s jump right in — statistics show the top three sources of stress are: money, work, and family.1 Which means, it’s impossible to completely steer clear of stress — even if you wanted to. But that doesn’t mean you can reduce your exposure to stressful situations — at least some of the time… And when […]
Make Your Own Cultured Coconut Yogurt (It’s easy!)
Your gut runs a lot more than you might think – it goes far beyond just digesting your food, thanks in part to the millions of microorganisms that call our digestive tract home.1 More and more science is being discovered on how it works, but the potential is everywhere. From digestive health to immune health, there […]
5 Healthiest Spices for Improving Digestion
Historically, many cultures have used spices as a treatment for health issues. And these ailments can range from simple muscle soreness or pain to more serious problems.1,2 And a major area of interest is digestion, which sort of flies in the face of common wisdom. After all, how many times have you heard about trying […]
The Importance of Gut Health & How It Affects Your Brain
There’s nothing wrong with feeling “out of sorts” from time to time. Maybe you’re not on your game at work, or you’re finding that the things you used to enjoy aren’t so much fun right now. It happens to EVERYONE. The key is not letting that “funk” drag you down. There are many different approaches […]
Fact: Your Gut Bacteria Could Be Impacting Your Mood
Mental health isn’t something that we can see, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. After all, nearly 15 million American adults dealing with major depression, and almost 75% of Americans report dealing with anxiety at some time in their life.1 That means, it’s important to discuss mood issues and mental health, just like you […]
Beet Kvass: A Delicious Health Trend from Eastern Europe
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Beet kvass hits a lot of health trend marks—it’s plant-based, made from a superfood and fermented. Beet kvass, (pronounced k-vahs or k-wass) is a fermented beet juice that hails from Russia and parts of Eastern Europe, like Ukraine. The name is […]