Negative feelings about the things you eat — or want to eat — during the holidays are nothing new. This is the time of year when you’re not only surrounded by cravings for your favorite treats, but reminders that overindulging on those treats will ruin January. The thing is, there shouldn’t be any shame in spending time…
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The holidays are here, which means it’s time to start meal planning. We’ve put together a great list of our favorite holiday recipes that don’t sacrifice anything when it comes to flavor and your gut health. How can I be healthy on Thanksgiving? You can be healthy on Thanksgiving by starting the day off with…
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We all know that a healthy diet is crucial to keeping a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? As more and more data has shown the intrinsic link between dietary patterns and mental wellbeing, a new field of science has emerged: nutritional psychiatry. Nutritional psychiatry recognizes that healthy eating affects much more than…
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Low-FODMAP, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are evidence-supported plans to relieve IBS symptoms. Plus, avoid common triggers and learn how to order out.
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One of the most challenging aspects of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease is the lack of effective treatments. Even after decades of scientific research and clinical trials, no drugs have been discovered that can really make a difference. The good news is there’s an option that shows great promise: a ketogenic diet (or keto diet).…
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The food you eat has an enormous impact on your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Recent studies hint that coconut oil can be a helpful element in the fight against dementia as part of an anti-inflammatory diet, along with healthy lifestyle choices. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects brain function. It can…
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According to a few scientific articles, Manuka honey may reduce inflammation in your digestive system, which could reduce symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). However, honey contains a lot of fructose. Fructose is a FODMAP, and can trigger IBS symptoms. All things considered, honey is a controversial IBS food. We would not suggest eating any…
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What is dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is when harmful bacteria have overpowered your good bacteria, which can trigger bloating, depression, IBS, and eventually even cancer. Dysbiosis can occur on your skin — that’s right, you have good bacteria living on your skin — in your mouth, in your vagina or rectum, or in your gut. Let’s focus…
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Since autophagy has been shown to be activated by fasting, many of us have been skipping breakfast to hop on the fasting train and save our brains. People are fasting for weight loss, mental enhancement, anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects, and even spiritual enlightenment.
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