Tag: gut flora
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Is it a ‘GO’ for avocados and gut health?
Did you know that there are more microorganisms in the gut (over 40 trillion) than there are human cells in the body, scattered along a surface area ten times greater than the skin? Together, all the microorganisms in our gut are called the gut microbiota. Like a unique fingerprint, each person has their very own…
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How Good Gut Health Helps Prevent Diabetes
Did you know that the development of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes has a direct correlation to gut health? What we put into our bodies is entirely up to us. However, it’s no easy task to ensure we are eating a well-balanced and healthy diet. While grocery shopping, it’s easy to fill the cart with…
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Here’s To Getting The Healthiest Gut With The Hadza Tribe
Your gut is home to an incredibly large community of bacteria/microbes that have a profound influence on every aspect of your health. This ranges from mood to immune system, to metabolism and weight. Therefore, it’s important to always maintain the health of the gut. An effective way to do this is through dietary means. Unfortunately,…
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Digestive Enzymes, The Unsung Heroes of Successful Eating?
Digestive enzymes. You have heard about them, but perhaps you are not quite sure what they do and how they work. And do they work? Many of us tend to gulp our food down instead of chewing it. The quicker we swallow, the quicker we can get back to that busy agenda. If I compare…