Did you know that 70 percent of your immune system is in your gut? You may be wondering what this has to do with fermented foods, and you’re about to find out why health experts in the Western world are now recommending fermented foods as a regular part of a healthy diet. Back in the day—before refrigerators—people needed to find ways to preserve foods so that they would ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to the B Blood Type Diet
Out of all the blood types found within the diversity of the human race, blood type O is the oldest. Some theories stipulate that blood type O came out of primal man’s meat-eating tendencies, and as the theory goes, people with type O are more readily able to digest animal products. As migration to Europe and Asia expanded, with humans starting to cultivate crops, blood type ... Continue Reading
How to Control IBS Symptoms without Medication
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), knowing what to eat can feel like the holy grail. For some patients, the right diet, along with attention to exercise, can control symptoms without medication. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), knowing what to eat can feel like the holy grail. For some patients, the right diet, along with attention to exercise, can control ... Continue Reading
Plant “Milk” As an Alternative to Yogurt
Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València have obtained new products fermented with probiotic bacteria from grains and nuts -- what is known as plant-based or vegetable "milks" -- which are an alternative to conventional yogurts. The products are specially designed for people with allergies to cow's milk, lactose or gluten intolerance, as well as children and ... Continue Reading
Healthy Alternatives for Traditionally Produced Dairy
This article highlights the top 5 healthy substitutes for conventionally produced milk. It's becoming obvious that the milk supply is not what it used to be 50 years ago. The days where you could easily get clean, fresh, unpasteurized dairy are long gone, which has put many people in gastric distress and in a frantic search to replace their conventional dairy fix. Fortunately, ... Continue Reading