Probiotics: Beneficial or a Waste of Money?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

Probiotics: Beneficial or a Waste of Money?

Probiotics certainly were a health buzzword of 2008. These healthy bacteria can now be found in all sorts of products from dairy products to energy bars, from cereals to dietary supplements. These probiotic products claim to help with high blood pressure, digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and constipation. The question is, are they worth the money? Many of the probiotic Read more

What's the Deal With: Probiotic Hummus


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

What's the Deal With: Probiotic Hummus

Predicted to be a food trend of 2009, Probiotics, those beneficial bacteria, are being added to all sorts of foods, from dairy products to energy bars. Probiotics have been found to support both the digestive and immune systems, prevent constipation, benefit your skin, and lower blood pressure. Yogurt is naturally chock full of the bacteria, but I just found a probiotic hummus made by Wildwood Read more