Tag: gut bacteria

Put Down the Breakfast Cereal & Learn to Soak

Put Down the Breakfast Cereal & Learn to Soak

Why Soak Grains? You can soak grains before cooking or baking them. Soaking grains (and nuts, seeds, and legumes) helps to neutralize phytic acid, an anti-nutrient, present in them. Phytic acid blocks the absorption of critical vitamins and minerals (phosphorus,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Can Probiotics Make You Happier?

Can Probiotics Make You Happier?

In our never-ending search for happiness, we may need to look no further than our own gut. The gut has actually been nicknamed the “second brain” because of a large number of neurotransmitters found there.  Serotonin is found in great… 0 Shares | | Posted in GMOs, Health, Health, Mental Health
Chocolate Lovers Rejoice! Dark Chocolate is GOOD and GOOD For You!

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice! Dark Chocolate is GOOD and GOOD For You!

Chocolate is indulgent. Chocolate is bad for you. Chocolate is to blame for troublesome health issues, like weight gain and skin breakouts. These are some of the negative connotations that we often associate with chocolate. But not all types of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Recipes
Kick INSOMNIA in the GUT & Prevent Weight Gain

Kick INSOMNIA in the GUT & Prevent Weight Gain

Having good sleeping habits is a very big part of health. Yet over 60% of the adult population suffers from insomnia. I think it’s time to shed a little light on this dark subject and show just how insomnia can… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Computers, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Science, Weight Loss
10 Reasons You Should Care About What’s In Your Gut

10 Reasons You Should Care About What’s In Your Gut

Bacteria living in and on the human body is one of those disgusting facts that we all try to forget, but science is showing that if we want to obtain optimal health, we humans really should think about our microscopic… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Simple Steps to Balance Your Gut Bacteria For Best Health

Simple Steps to Balance Your Gut Bacteria For Best Health

Good gut bacteria can improve your digestive process, boost your immune system, as well as produce vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to flourish. Bad bacteria, on the other hand, can disturb your stomach and intestinal tract, be a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Your “Gut Feeling” May Be More Important Than You Ever Knew

Your “Gut Feeling” May Be More Important Than You Ever Knew

“Good” gut bacteria, technically known as gut flora or microbiota, are of immense importance to your health and well being. Trillions of cells populate your gastrointestinal tract in a kind of symbiotic relationship that keeps your body in balance. Everyone’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes
Gut bacteria imbalance can lead to depression and anxiety

Gut bacteria imbalance can lead to depression and anxiety

Many healthy bacteria live in the gut, in fact over 7000 strains and 1,000 species are known to inhabit the digestive tract. These healthy bacteria carry on important functions in the body and are known as the human microbiome. In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Science