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Not sure what to have for breakfast? How about…

12 Monday Feb 2018

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A slightly under-ripe, green banana. They’re loaded with resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the small intestine without being digested. That encourages the population of healthy gut bacteria, and makes us feel full for an extended period of time. It also makes us more efficient at burning fat.

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Important antibiotic concerns!

08 Wednesday Nov 2017

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We know that over-use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistant bacteria… But there’s another concern: Type 2 diabetes! Scientists in Denmark found that antibiotics alter the balance of our microbiome. Those are the millions of micro-organisms living in our gut. And when the balance is off, it can cause changes in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance – which can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. So don’t take antibiotics unless you have a bacterial infection that requires them.

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Lavender for sleep and digestion

16 Tuesday May 2017

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We’ve talked about how the scent of lavender is soothing and can help promote better sleep. But did you know you can EAT lavender, too… and it’s really good for you? Culinary lavender can help beat bloat and improve digestion. That’s because the polyphenols reduce bad gut bacteria. Dr. Christine Gerbstadt is a diabetes and nutrition expert, and she recommends sprinkling dried culinary lavender onto Greek yogurt, which also promotes good gut health.

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If you frequently have indigestion and gas pain, eat more APPLES!

17 Monday Apr 2017

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That’s because apples are rich in butyrate – a compound that soothes the gastrointestinal inflammation that triggers gas and bloating. According to scientists, eating 3 apples a week will prevent indigestion and belly pain for 60% of us.
For the best results, stick with cooked apples, like applesauce or oven-baked apples. That’s because heat breaks down the simple sugars – AKA fructose – in apples… Which helps prevent the growth of gas-producing gut bacteria.