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How can Postbiotics Improve Gut Health?

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Many of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of “good” bacteria that can keep the gut healthy. You might even have heard of prebiotics, foods rich in complex carbohydrates (dietary fiber) that help foster good bacteria in the large intestine. Popular prebiotic foods include oats, nuts and legumes. […]

Can We Overdo It With Healthy Sweeteners?

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In the whole food, plant-based world, many health-conscious eaters try to eliminate concentrated sugar from their diet, often left wondering which natural sweeteners offer the best nutrition – and if we can have too much of a good thing. The short answer is yes; there are guidelines and limits we should consider – because not […]

Immune Health: Your Firm Foundation

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Hilbert and Sandy built a beautiful home in Apopka, Florida. The foundation was not built on solid ground. The poor soil and shifting sand resulted in drops in the foundation throughout the house. Over time, the house developed massive cracks in the brickwork; the basement floor buckled until it resembled the aftermath of an earthquake; […]

Six Big Disconnects Between Nutrition and Health

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Have you ever considered how many things we do in the interest of prevention? We wear seatbelts to prevent injury, we install security alarms to prevent burglaries, and we have our cars tuned up to prevent breakdowns. We wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, and we purchase products to prevent tooth decay. We back up our […]

Which Veggies are High in Fiber?

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Many people looking to improve their health try to boost fiber intake by eating more vegetables. But while all veggies offer health benefits, not all are particularly high in fiber. You can eat loads of salads and vegetables and still fall short of your recommended daily fiber intake. So, which vegetables pack the biggest fiber […]

The Remaining Mysteries About Food

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When scientists cracked the human genome in 2003 – sequencing the entire genetic code of a human being – many expected it would unlock the secrets of disease. But genetics explained only about 10% of the risk. The other 90% lies in the environment – and diet plays a huge part. Worldwide, poor diet is […]