Resistant Starch Reduces Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a phenomenon which attracts as much attention from the scientific community as does it from the increasingly curious general public. Commonly referred to as IR, insulin resistance describes the physiological state whereby a person’s bodily cells do not respond as well to insulin as a we might [...]
Resistant Starch Reduces Your “Bad” Gut Bacteria
I’ve spent a great deal of time over the last several months taking a deep dive into the different ways humans are able to positively influence their gut microbiome via nutrition, lifestyle and supplemental strategies. [...]
Gut Health 101
There is growing appreciation for the central role our gut health plays in our overall health. This relationship is complex, and research continues to inform our understanding. This presents a challenge for individuals seeking to [...]
Why is Digestive Health Important for Women
I always encourage my patients to be mindful of digestive health, how it regulates our elimination, and to understand how food affects us. Digestive health is particularly important during a woman's period. Often, the malaise, [...]
Food Processing and Prebiotics
Processed foods have become a scapegoat for many of the health problems affecting Western societies. These ready-to-eat items typically found in cans, plastic packaging, and frozen aluminum sheets contain high levels of salt, fat, and [...]
The Keto Diet: Benefits, Side Effects and Solutions
The Ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diets being followed right now. The significant reduction in carbohydrates allows for the utilization of fat and protein as energy sources. With this comes a multitude [...]
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