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...
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Medical Nutrition bridges the gap between supplements and food
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...
Please test for high blood sugar levels. The earlier, the better
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,...
Are Fermented Foods Really any Good for Your Health?
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 can help in some ways, but you need to be careful when choosing which foods, you eat.