Understanding Probiotics & Prebiotics: The Complete Guide
The human gut contains a myriad of microorganisms which form a well-orchestrated ecosystem known as microbiota. Human microbiota plays a vital role in the human body by regulating immune and inflammatory responses, producing certain vitamins and biologically active substances, scavenging for non-digested food components and metabolites (for example, uric acid causing gout), and feeding the […]
Yoga For Healthy Digestion
For those of us in this world that deal with gluten or other food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances we are all too familiar with that “tell-tale” rumbling in our bellies. For some it starts with a cramping sensation, a sudden burst of nausea, or stabbing pain. Then, just like that moment when you get to […]
Nourishing Healthy Gluten-Free Children
Feeding a child well is an art as well as a science even in the simplest of circumstances. The value of food goes far beyond nutrients and is a part of crucial development, from oral motor skills to social skills. Early food habits have a huge influence on lifelong food preferences. So it’s a balancing […]
Is Gluten Making You Fat?
It’s a bright new year and perhaps you started yours with some resolutions. For many Americans, at the top of the list is losing weight. January is a busy month at gyms and weight loss clubs. But alas, by February the “glow” has worn off and attendance wanes. But just because resolutions don’t frequently result […]
Gluten and the Effects on Physical Performance
A dialogue with world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson Over the last several years, a number of world class athletes have reported a significant improvement in their endurance and physical performance after beginning a gluten-free diet. Some recognizable names include tennis player Novak Djokovic, Olympic gold medal swimmer Dana Vollmer, and top ranked pole vaulter Jenn […]
Sugar Binge: How to Rebalance Your Child’s Blood Sugar
You’re relaxing on Easter morning, spending wonderful quality time with your family. You idly munch on jelly beans from the bowl on the kitchen table as you go throughout your day, realizing only when it’s too late that your child has inhaled a massive amount of that candy and is now bouncing off the walls. Uh-oh! You are well […]