Posts Tagged ‘digestive system’
How To Eat Organic On A Budget
Isn’t it unfair that the foods your body needs most are often less affordable than unhealthy foods? There is no doubt that eating organic is an investment – but is your health an investment worth making? I say, ABSOLUTELY. Better health = better quality of life = less doctors appointments = less doctor prescriptions. We have a…
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners Cause Glucose Intolerance
Before anyone goes and grabs something artificially sweet, remember it could affect your gut microbiology. Large populations of bacteria live and thrive in the stomach and lower areas of the intestines, and new studies are now showing subtle shifts can cause dramatic changes in the metabolism of glucose, leading to added weight, metabolic issues, and…
Read MoreProbiotics: Good For Your Stomach And Your Heart!
The nationwide increase in cardiovascular disease, in part, can be attributed to a lack of healthy food choices, chemically-processed additives, and sugary sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup, glucose, and fructose) along with a decrease in physical activity. But when you hear the word probiotic, the first thing that comes to mind most likely isn’t “cardiovascular…
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