Bone broth is one of the rising health movements in the industry. In fact, beef bone broth is being used by celebrities, and influencers. But the question is, is the hype about beef bone broth really worth it? Does it really live up to its popularity and “said” health benefits?
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FODMAPs are a group of fermentable short-chain carbohydrates, a type of carbohydrate that is harder to digest in humans. A low-FODMAP diet can be part of the treatment for IBS where it can help people with up to 86 percent of their symptoms.
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A natural wonder of a woman's body is when the first milk it produces after giving birth. This milk is color yellow or sometimes runny and clear and plays a vital role in the baby's first days on earth. This milk is called colostrum.
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We have all watched as probiotic foods and supplements have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years. This is a direct result of increasing research and knowledge around the importance of the gut microbiome, the millions of bacteria that live inside our digestive tract. Learn more about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, the sources, and their benefits.
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In the previous blog, we’ve mentioned that it is important that your gut microorganisms or gut microbiome are in a state of “eubiosis” and not “dysbiosis”. Gut health is largely dependent on food choices and lifestyle. It is essential to keep your gut microbiome healthy as it contributes to overall well-being.
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When you hear about microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, you might think about the harmful things they might do to your body. But actually, not all micro-organisms are bad for you. In fact, our body’s home to a trillion microorganisms that are helping it survive and live a healthy life.
Fun fact is: most of them live in our gut microbiome!
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It is recommended to consume 30 - 40 grams of dietary fiber per day. For many people this is a big challenge! Yet you can easily get this if you eat a lot of unprocessed, vegetable and whole-grain foods.
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What is Psyllium Husk? Psyllium fibers have grown in popularity in recent years. It is said to aid in weight loss, improve digestion and help regulate blood sugar. In this blog we will go deeper into these topics.
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Orthomolecular therapy is often dismissed as pseudoscience, but is this justified? After all, the knowledge on which the therapy is based is scientific. Moreover, I hear a lot of positive feedback about this alternative medicine, not only on the internet and social media, but also from family and friends. Last week I spoke with Sophie Meurs - dietician, orthomolecular therapist and intestinal therapist - about the usefulness of (preventive) orthomolecular therapy and the importance of healthy intestines.
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