Nutrition
Can Probiotics Help You Sleep?
If you’re struggling to fall asleep or waking up feeling unrested, your gut might have more to do with it than you think. The gut and brain are closely connected, influencing everything from digestion to mood—and even sleep. Probiotics support gut health—and they might help you sleep better, too. In this article, we’ll explore the…
Post-Meal Do’s and Don’ts: Showering, Exercise, and Digestive Tips
After a satisfying meal, what you do next can impact your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being. While some habits might seem harmless, they might interfere with how your body processes food. In this article, we’ll explore the post-meal do’s and don’ts, offering simple tips to support digestion and keep you feeling your best. Whether…
Are Sweet Proteins A Healthy Substitute For Sugar?
Excess sugar is linked to health issues like weight gain and blood sugar imbalances. Now imagine enjoying sugar’s taste without the calories or additives—sweet proteins offer this unique advantage. Naturally derived from plants, they’re intensely sweet without extra calories and spiking your blood sugar. First-generation artificial sweeteners, and even natural options like stevia, have a…
Understanding Low Stomach Acid: Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and How Betaine HCl Can Help
If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation in your chest or struggled with bloating and indigestion after eating, you might think excess stomach acid is to blame. I used to believe the same, treating every bout of discomfort with antacids and hoping for relief. But what if the real issue was too little stomach acid? …
Can Enzyme Supplements Help You Digest Gluten and Casein?
Struggling with some minor reactions to comfort foods like pizza and ice cream? The right digestive enzymes may help. These enzymes help fully break down the proteins in gluten and casein, reducing the chances of incompletely digested proteins throwing you off from optimal. But how effective are they? Could they genuinely make a difference in…
Does Eating Fat Make You Fat?
As dietary trends constantly evolve, our understanding of the relationship between fat and health has shifted along with them. Many of us grew up with the notion that fat is the enemy, leading to a pervasive fear of incorporating it into our diets. This article explores the origins of fat fear and the truth about…
Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For Gut Health? Are There Healthier Options?
As we become more conscious of sugar’s impact on our health, alternative sweeteners have gained popularity. But while these sugar substitutes promise fewer calories and better health, could they be quietly sabotaging your gut? After all, there is very limited information on the long-term health impacts of noncaloric sweeteners because it’s hard to do perfectly…
How To Tell If Vitamins And Supplements Are Good Quality
The supplement industry is growing fast, which means both good and bad players are out there.
Diet and Mental Health
Estimates now show us that one in five people struggle with mood and mental health issues, making it a growing public health concern. They can affect how people feel, think, and function. Despite advances in treatment, many people still struggle with symptoms every day. Commonly seen alongside these issues are poor diet, increasing nutrient deficiencies,…
Dairy vs non-Dairy Milk Alternatives: Options, Pros, and Cons
In today’s dietary landscape, the choice between dairy and non-dairy milk alternatives is increasingly more important.
Is Sugar Poisonous? What Does Science Say and What Should You Do?
Introduction In May 2009, Dr. Robert Lustig gave a controversial but credible lecture called Sugar: The Bitter Truth at the University of California San Francisco. As of 2023, the 1.5-hour lecture has been played 14 million times. These are impressive numbers for a 90-minute lecture on the biochemistry of a substance regularly consumed by millions…
Low fat vs Low carb – What’s better for weight loss?
If you are trying to lose weight, you’ve probably heard of various different diets that claim to help you shed pounds. Two of the most popular ones are low-carb and low-fat diets. But which one is better for both your health and your waistline?
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