We talk a lot about the food you should eat to make sure you receive a balanced collection of nutrients, and we often discuss the foods you should avoid consuming to excess to avoid a negative impact on your health. But when you have a bad stomach, all of the usual rules seem to go […]
When it comes to the essential nutrients, fiber is a bit of an odd one. We can’t actually digest fiber, at least not completely. Yet, for some reason, we do need it to make sure the rest of our food can be digested. You can’t talk about digestive health without talking about fiber. Also known
It’s pretty incredible when you think about it. Look at that apple or steak or bar of chocolate, then imagine all the things that have to happen to it so it can give you the nutrients you need. In the long, complicated process of the digestive system, so many things have to go right for
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Fermented foods have become a pretty hot health topic, folks! You’ve probably heard more about kefir and sourdough bread in the past five years than you did previously. With all the excited talk surrounding fermented foods and digestive help, it may not be so clear what they are and how they can help your digestion,
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Allergies are no walk in the park, folks! Who wants to sneeze and deal with super itchy eyes every time springs comes? But beyond the sneezing-type reactions we all think of first when we hear “allergies,” there are also food allergies. These are certainly no picnic–eat the wrong food and it can lead to serious
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You’ve probably heard more and more about gut health over the years, and it’s not surprising, folks! Your gut is where the magic happens–from your digestion to your immune system–and it can have a lot of impact on other parts of your body. If you’re not sure where your gut stands, check out the signs
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Whether you love or hate going to weddings, folks, they are a simply a part of life. But for those of us with food allergies–or kids that have them–a wedding reception can be an intimidating event. After all, you certainly want to eat and drink, but you don’t want to end the night with a
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Sometimes, we just don’t eat as we should. As enjoyable as it is at the time, we’re also left feeling groggy, off and otherwise “meh” after eating a little too rich or when our digestion is off. While you may not give it much thought, folks, digestion is a cornerstone of your well-being! Your digestive
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Many people experience allergies around the holidays, folks, which doesn’t seem fair. After all, you’ve already survived summer hay fever and deserve a break. No one wants to sneeze and wheeze in the middle of winter! What may surprise you is that pine allergies are rare, so many people who believe they are allergic to
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–your gut health is important! It’s part of your immune system, and when your digestion is off, it can really impact your day-to-day life. So instead of suffering in silence, so to speak, try the tips below to get your digestive system back on track. Try some
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