digestive health
08/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: You can reshape your gut microbiome for the better by eating more nori
Improve your gut health by eating nori seaweed. In a study published in the journal Nature, the seaweed most commonly used as a wrap for sushi has been found to contain a specific carbohydrate that could help encourage the growth of certain probiotic strains. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at the […]
08/06/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Eating a mango every day prevents constipation
The brightly-colored sweetly-tart mango fruit is considered to be a true superfood. From India – where it is mostly grown, to the coasts of Florida and Southern California – where we get our own supply, mangoes are the most cultivated fruits in the world. It’s no wonder: The drupe is not only incredibly delicious but good for […]
06/28/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Eating a plant-based diet increases the number of healthy bacteria living in your gut
If you aren’t already, try going for a plant-based diet, like the Mediterranean diet: your gut will thank you later, according to researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In their study, the team found that eating a plant-based diet, considered by most to be one of the healthiest diets around, enhances good bacteria in your gut […]
10/30/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Some gut microbes may be “stealing” your nutrition before you can absorb it
Our gut microbes compete with each other for nutrients, which may consequently lead to us having a nutritional deficiency. Apparently, our digestive system follows a “dog eat dog” world, with intestinal bacteria hoarding vital minerals, leaving us only with their leftovers or their waste. This was the alarming deduction made by a team of scientists […]
10/17/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Confirmed: Broccoli improves digestive health and protects against toxins, reducing inflammation
A new study has discovered a new health benefit of broccoli: It improves digestive health and protects against toxins, according to a Science Daily report. Researchers from Pennyslvania State University examined how cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and sprouts, can improve digestive health and protect the gut from toxins. “There are a lot of […]
10/13/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
How are your enzymes? Even healthy diets don’t work without them; try these 4 tips to jump-start better digestion
Have you ever wondered why you are not losing weight or why that bloated feeling just won’t go away no matter how much healthy food you eat? You probably need to get your enzymes working to enhance your digestion. Enzymes act as a catalyst in living organisms. In the human body, they play an essential […]
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