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Are you a fan of probiotics? Maybe prebiotics? What's the difference anyway? Probiotics - dietary supplements/foods containing good bacteria - are a big trend in supplements today. This is because they can help regulate your digestive system by managing lactose intolerance, preventing colon cancer, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, improving immune function and preventing infections, Read more
Spring's arrival this week means that the farmers market is getting a brand-new makeover in the form of produce. While fresh veggies are the cornerstone to any clean diet, there are a few Spring foods with the added benefit of having natural detoxing properties. Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse, asparagus provides digestive support to the body. Like chicory root, asparagus contains Read more
Love ice cream? Here's the scoop on what's new: the frozen treat's about to get healthier. In what sounds like something out of a food fantasy, scientists at the University of Missouri are in the final stages of taste-testing what they're calling "multi-functional ice cream" — that is, ice cream with antioxidants, added dietary fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics. The product could be available Read more
It's back-to-school season, and for many that means hectic days of after-school activities and hurried family dinners are back. Even if your mealtimes are not grab and go, it's good to keep your digestive tract healthy to make sure you are at your best. Here are five great foods that aid your digestion. Like kombucha, yogurt is a well-known probiotic, meaning it contains tons of healthy bacteria Read more
