Tag: digestion
IBS – Irritating foods to avoid
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects somewhere between 5-10% of the population. This digestive condition is uncomfortable and intrusive upon daily living. Those who suffer from IBS must be careful of certain foods that trigger disruption to digestion. Although having a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Onions – Potent smelling veggie
It’s the vegetable that can make you cry. Onions are part of the Allium genus of flowering plants which includes garlic, leeks, and chives. A medium onion only has 44 calories, so they’re super low for your daily budget, but are nutritionally… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Celiac Disease – Is gluten free the way for everyone to be?
The stigmatism around gluten has been growing especially as more and more people have discovered food allergies and digestive problems with their diets. In fact, 1 in 100 people have celiac disease. Complaints of diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, bloating, and anemia… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Carnivore diet – Meat, meat, and more meat
The meat eaters dream come true. This is a meat only lifestyle and it is one of the new diet trends. Those who have found the standard nutritional advice to not work, have sought after a new approach. Those who… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Prebiotics vs Probiotics
These two terms sound very similar and are often used interchangeably, but they are very different and have different roles for the digestive system. Gut health is extremely important so understanding the difference can help stomach issues and better movement… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Pickles: Crunchy cravings
Pickles are a food that people either love or hate. Some can eat them straight out of the jar. We hear about pregnant women craving them. Besides their high sodium content, there are actually health benefits to eating these cucumbers.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food
Diverticulosis: Stomach diversion
The walls of the digestive tract play a very important role in our relationship with food. Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when pockets form in the digestive tract. These pockets, called diverticula, mostly form in the colon (the lower… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Fiber: The conductor of the digestive tract
Dietary fiber is a very important component of nutrition. There are a number of reasons why we need to consume this “roughage”. Fiber is the part of plant type foods that our body does not digest or absorb. The body… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Liver Health: Naturally taking care of your body
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. This organ has so many important jobs. Some of these include processing nutrients, medications, hormones as well as helping prevent infections by removing bacteria and toxins from the blood. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
