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 leverage emerging studies to improve their health. Fortunately, understanding some key gut health concepts will give consumers the ability to [...]
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, bloating, and discomfort is entirely attributed to hormonal changes, and the role of digestive health is ignored. A healthy, balanced [...]
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 readily digestible carbohydrates. These unhealthy features are a result of both consumer preference (they make the foods taste good) and [...]
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 of benefits. Weight loss is the main benefit but others include: Balanced energy levels throughout the day, lower cholesterol, reduction [...]
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