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06 May, 21

3 Important Factors Connecting Endometriosis to Your Gut Health

Important Factors Connecting Endometriosis to Your Gut Health You’re probably aware that gut health is related to your immune system. In fact, taking care of your gut can help prevent a number of symptoms and diseases tied to your digestion like leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and bloating. But did you know there’s a […]

29 Aug, 19

Thickeners – What You Need to Know

Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot of fat. Thickeners also tend to emulsify and stabilize foods they’re added to. Emulsification allows fats […]

22 Aug, 19

What to do About a Leaky Gut

Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It’s when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other. They’re supposed to be nice and tightly joined to the cell beside it; this is to allow certain things into our bodies (like nutrients), and keep other things out. When the tight […]

15 Aug, 19

Low Carb Diet 101

Low carb diets have been popular on and off since the dawn of the Atkins fame (and maybe even earlier?). But, what exactly defines low carb? Does eating this way actually help with weight loss? Are there any other health benefits (or risks) to eating fewer carbs? Let’s see. What is a carb? A carb, […]

01 Aug, 19

Prebiotics 101

“Pre”biotics? Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health. Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favourite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fibre and resistant starch. The same fibre that keeps us feeling full slows […]

3 Important Factors Connecting Endometriosis to Your Gut Health

Thickeners – What You Need to Know

What to do About a Leaky Gut

Low Carb Diet 101

Prebiotics 101

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