Your gut affects your overall health more than you think. The gut microbiome- the name for the bacteria in your gut, includes thousands of species of microbes that can both be helpful and potentially harmful. In a healthy body, the microbes reach a healthy...
As many as 86% of adults are using supplements of some kind, and yet there is very little evidence that they provide any long term benefit. Meanwhile we get told that food is the answer, but nutrient quality can be as low as 6% of claimed values. Medical Nutrition is...
Who should be concerned? Anyone whose blood glucose levels are higher than normal are at risk of a major chronic health condition. Normal blood glucose levels are between 4.0–7.8mmol/L.A blood test is used to determine blood sugar levels. During the blood test,...
Experts agree that fermented foods are a healthy choice. The importance of a healthy gut microbiome has resulted in an explosion of “health food” options on supermarket shelves; however, are all fermented foods good for you? There is good evidence that fermented foods...
About 70% of a person’s immune system machinery is associated with their gut. The microbiome plays an integral role in how well the immune system functions. Keeping the gut healthy will help the body protect itself from disease. Why is so much of our Immune System in...
