Did you know that around half your body is actually made up of microbes? In fact, there are over 100 trillion of them living on or inside you – and collectively, they may weigh as much as five pounds! Every individual has a unique microbial composition – like a fingerprint – that communicates with the …
Have you ever felt nervous and experienced “butterflies” in your stomach? Or felt stressed and then felt nauseous? This is because the brain directly affects the stomach. The gut is the highest area of nerves outside of the brain and is sometimes called the “second brain.” The stress response inhibits the digestive system while the …
Te-ai simțit vreodată nervos și ai experimentat „fluturi” în stomac? Sau te-ai simțit stresat și apoi ai simțit greață? Acest lucru se datorează faptului că, creierul afectează direct stomacul. Intestinul este cea mai înaltă zonă a nervilor din afara creierului și este uneori numit „al doilea creier”. Răspunsul la stres inhibă sistemul digestiv în …
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The Gut is home to our digestive system, as well as the gut microbes and their genetic material, that exist in the gastrointestinal tract. The Gut is where we assimilate and process all of our food, breaking it down into macro and micronutrients, that our bodies can utilize. It’s also home to the gut microbiome, …
What are Enzymes? We’ve been led to believe that eating a healthy, varied diet is all we need to stay fit and well. Of course, exercise plays a role to, but if you’ve been thinking that eating lots of veggies along with the right amount of proteins and carbs means you’re feeding your body with …
Health is a journey, not a destination. It is a state of physical, emotional and mental well-being, it is the state of harmony between mind, body and soul. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open. Your health is what you make of it. Everything you …
So What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Along with breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, the digestive tract also works to protect your body from harmful toxins. The walls of your digestive tract are like barriers; they control what enters your bloodstream to be later transported to your organs. When the tight junctions (small gaps in the …
What Are Phytates? The main purpose of phytic acid in plants is to protect them from bacterial and insect infections. In the human diet, phytates can affect the absorption of important nutrients, such as zinc, iron and calcium, if they’re eaten in the same meal. Plant seeds store the mineral phosphorus in a naturally occurring …
Garbanzos and other legumes are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re a healthy source of fiber, plant –based protein and a number of vitamins and minerals. In a 1/2-cup serving of cooked garbanzo beans, you’ll find the following nutritional profile. Calories: 135 Protein: 7 grams Fat: 2 grams Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams Fiber: …