Is natural sugar better? Honey, coconut sugar, agave syrup, xylitol - are they good options for metabolic health? What if the differences aren't as big as we think? After all, many of these sweeteners break down into glucose and fructose, regardless of what they are made from.
What if these two microbes actually helped each other survive in an unfavourable environment?
What if the quality of your relationships is linked to your blood glucose levels? Bold starement, right? But have you ever noticed how much more irritable you can be when you're hungry?
The link between citrus, flavonoids, mental health and depression. How citrus fruits may support a healthier brain?
Emotional health has more to do with neurotransmitters than positive thinking alone, and the gut plays an important role too.
Why do we give the same advice for healthy and dysbiotic guts? 3 food groups you should have in your diet unless... your gut can't handle them.
Many women pick up Stacy Sims' Roar because she talks a lot about fitness and hormones. I bought the book because her mantra is Women Are Not Small Men and because she recognizes the role of gut health in women's performance, energy and mood.
Clostridium butyricum is a probiotic with growing scientific interest. It is mainly found in probiotic supplements designed to support metabolic health. What are some other health benefits of C. butyricum?
Asia has a long tradition of fermented foods. Learn what research says about their effects on gut health and beneficial gut bacteria.
This is one of the most surprising things I've learned in the past few months. You can actually ferment probiotics at home to make them more affordable and get a much higher number of beneficial bacteria.
Many people with IBS mention this probiotic as one that helped them feel better. What does the research say about this bacteria?
Thanks to neuroscience, we finally have a more practical understanding of intuition. But should you trust your gut?