Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
Hitting Home the Importance of Fiber
I know, you probably think you have heard enough about fiber over the years. Well guess what, you haven’t. We certainly talk a lot about fiber but Americans continue to eat less than is recommended. The average American maybe eats 15g of fiber per day, and we are supposed to get at least 25-38g (female…
Read MoreLow Carb Diet and Gut Health: Are we doing more harm than good?
Low-carb diets are all the rage right now, and with good reason. They have shown promising results in promoting weight loss and encouraging people to eat less white flour, sugar, and other unhealthy foods. Hard to argue with that. I’m on board. What’s the big deal? Well, research is now indicating that diets such as…
Read MorePersonalized Nutrition: There is No One “Right” Diet for Everyone
It seems everyone has an opinion on nutrition these days. It’s not even so much of an opinion anymore but a sort of dogma. “Thou shalt eat this way or risk ones health irreparably.” You read it all over the internet and magazines every day. There is always someone spouting the “real” healthy diet we…
Read More