Tag: fiber
White Bread vs Wheat Bread: A carbohydrate comparison
Carbohydrates are classified as either simple or complex. This has to do with their chemical structure. Here’s the science…. for a simple carb, there are one or two sugar subunits and complex carbs have thousands of subunits. Complex carbohydrates contain… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
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
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
Beans: A little goes a long way
The musical fruit. Beans are a very healthy type of food that is affordable and versatile. Different types are enjoyed by different cultures. Beans are classified as legumes and grow in pods that have beans inside. These pods come from… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Carbohydrates: The simple truth
One of the most controversial nutritional elements are carbohydrates. Diets for decades have either ruled them out, praised them, or come up with complicated ratios we should abide by each day. Carbohydrates are a daily part of our food choices,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Potatoes: Type matters
White, red, and sweet…. they make up the potato family. These starchy vegetables are staple of our diet, but each differ in taste, size, and nutrients. The potato is economical, can be prepared and used for so many different varieties… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight Loss
ASPARAGUS: Spear me
This green, white, or purple vegetable come in spears, is packed with nutrition, and is low in calories. There are plenty of reasons to consume this veggie. With only 90 calories in one cup, it’s pretty incredible that this amount… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Autism – Symptoms REVERSED in New Study
Symptoms of autism were reversed in a study published in April of 2017 by Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.1 Five children, average age of 9 years old, received one dose of suramin – a manmade drug first synthesized in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Parental Rights, Pharmaceuticals, Science, Science & Tech
Dandelion Tea Great For Detox and Preventing Cancer
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), is unfortunately usually known for being a pesky weed, which people commonly remove from their backyards (and often spray with herbicides). However, humans have been using dandelion in food and teas for its medicinal properties for most… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Personal Care
