Tag: digestive health
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What Does An Apple A Day Actually Do?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How often were we told this by our parents growing up, with the hope that we’d end up eating more fruit? While the original proverb was eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread – the logic is still…
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Could Pomegranates Be The Key To IBD Treatment?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe two digestive health conditions. These conditions are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The latest research suggests that around 3 million adults in the United States have some form of IBD (1). Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect the large and small intestines, leaving…
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Sauerkraut: A Great Probiotic Superfood
Sauerkraut – which translates to ‘sour cabbage’ in German – can be defined as fermented cabbage mixed with different herbs and spices that are common as a side dish or as a condiment. Fermentation is an age-old form of preserving food. Fermentation was an extremely viable option before the time of refrigeration as it not…
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Thinking Of Going Gluten-Free? Educate Yourself First
Going gluten-free is often dismissed by many as just another fad, because it has become such a large diet trend. However, the science behind it cannot be ignored. For a lot of people it started off as a trend because countless celebrities were advocating it. The one thing the majority of diets have in common…
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Proteolytic Enzymes: The Body’s Natural Catalysts
Enzymes are the body’s natural catalysts. They are needed for every single chemical action that occurs within the body. Proteolytic enzymes – also known as protease – are enzymes that aid in the breakdown of protein. They also help to assimilate it into the digestive system. Protease is naturally produced by the pancreas and stomach…