Archive for the ‘gut health’ Category

Apple cider vinegar’s health benefits are legendary. Unlike regular white vinegar, unfiltered apple cider vinegar includes something called the “mother.” Take a peek at the bottle—it’s that cloudy sediment in the bottom. The “mother” is the most nutritious part of the apple cider vinegar and is very beneficial to digest.

The “mother” occurs naturally as a byproduct of the fermentation process. It’s made of strand-like enzymes of connected protein molecules. It looks a little odd, but don’t try to filter …

Finding an egg substitute is one of the hardest challenges a baker will ever face – especially if you are converting a favorite recipe for a vegan friend. But when I first heard about “egg free” recipes with aquafaba, I was a bit skeptical. However, I am a big fan of meringues and of trying new things …so I decided to put chickpea brine to the test!

The liquid you usually pour down the drain when you open a can …

When we were young, collagen was the most abundant protein in our bodies and important for numerous bodily functions. But after age 50 our collagen levels drop. So we need to be intentional about getting it into our diet.  Collagen is vital for the health of our gut, hair and nails, skin, joints, sleep, and even weight loss.

A month or so ago I asked a co-worker’s friend to try collagen and see for herself …

Shocking new findings from medical researchers and gastroenterologists reveal that even if you have a bowel movement every day, if you still have gas, bloating, and other digestive problems, then you most likely have…

“Hidden Constipation Syndrome”

 

A recent study reports that more than HALF of patients— 62 percent—have colons plugged up with layers of filthy, decayed, crusty fecal matter…

…even though over 80 percent had bowel movements every day without straining!

Colon autopsies show it and now …