digestion
05/20/2018
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By Janine Acero
The top 11 foods you should stop eating to avoid inflammation – UPDATE – correction
Editor’s note: After a review of this article, I’ve decided the information it presents from a book by a cardiac surgeon contradicts the well-documented health benefits of whole foods. Some of the foods originally listed here are very healthy, especially when consumed as organics. The original article relied on a doctor’s claim that “lectins” may […]
03/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance
Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]
03/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
You already know superfoods are full of nutrients – but do you know how to prepare those foods for maximum nutrient bioavailability?
A group of scientists from Zhejiang University in China has determined “the healthiest way to eat broccoli.” The cruciferous vegetable is full of sulforaphane, a compound that can help maintain blood sugar levels. Studies even show that it might have anti-cancer properties. However, once broccoli is cooked for several minutes, the benefits of sulforaphane are destroyed. To absorb the compound, […]
07/01/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Probiotic BEER found to boost immunity
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are looking to produce beer that not only strengthens the immune system but also protects your stomach by aiding in digestion and preventing hyperacidity. This new specialty beer will have the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei L26 – which is usually found in yogurt, dark chocolate, kombucha, or sauerkraut – […]
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