Tag: Gut health
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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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Fermented Foods: This Is Why You Need Them
Fermentation is an age-old process used to preserve foods and keep them edible for longer, which was mostly used before the presence of electricity and canned foods. Recently, though, fermented foods have also displayed properties that are hugely beneficial for your gut health. During fermentation, the sugars and starches in the food are broken down…
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Foods That Cause Constipation And Their Replacements
Healthy bowel movements are important to your general well-being as the movements ensure the removal of waste and toxins from the body. A healthy diet helps in ensuring healthy bowel movements, but the wrong foods can disrupt this, leaving you constipated. Constipation can happen to anyone and a contributing factor is a diet low in…
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How Antibiotics Can Reduce Your Brain Function
Recent findings show that long-term use of antibiotics can impede memory and brain cell growth, as well as gut health. The link between the gut and brain has been under the medical spotlight for over a year. But a recent scientific paper published in April 2016 shows a clear link between gut microbes, the immune…
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Teff: The New Low Carb Super-Grain
Teff, the world’s tiniest grain, is gluten-free and simply delicious. Recently made popular by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow, it has an array of health benefits which are hard to match. Tracing it back to its roots, you’ll find teff flatbread and porridge in the homes of most Ethiopians, where it’s been…