Why is gut health important? And what do microbes have to do with it? First, what is the gut? The gut can be considered the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), from mouth to rectum. According to the online Cambridge Dictionary, the gut is “the long tube in the body of...
How to Prevent Bloating Did you know that gastrointestinal symptoms are some of the most common complaints among Americans? A 2013 online national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, showed that 72 percent experience at least one of the following GI symptoms a few...
What are the Benefits of a Plant Based Diet? We are often questioned about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet. There seems to always be some new diet arising claiming this is the best way to eat. This brings a lot of confusion about what are the best foods to...
5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System The immune system is made up of a complex and interconnected network that extends both at a cellular and molecular level. This network is meant to preserve the homeostatic balance and integrity of the organism, providing a...
