Having a healthy gut is critical for overall health. The integrity of our gastrointestinal tract, often known as the gut, is critical for digestion, food absorption, and immunity. Your gut absorbs nutrients and eliminates waste, which helps to safeguard your general health. We speak with an expert to understand gut health, common causes of constipation,…
Image credits: Jez Timms. In today’s world of dietary fads, social media influencers, and conflicting nutritional advice, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. But according to leading nutritionist Federica Amati, the best dietary advice isn’t new, revolutionary, or trendy — it’s rooted in common sense. And, more importantly, it works. Amati, a registered nutritionist…
Celebrated on October 10, World Mental Health Day is a good day to start adding more fruit and vegetables to your meals. Among other health benefits, eating a diet rich in these foods has been shown to improve mental health. Most of us do not eat enough of them, though. “The World Health Organization suggests…
Research on weight loss and dieting keeps pointing out that some of the simplest solutions can help us stay healthy and fit. Still, many people turn to complicated diet plans, pricey health products, and risky medications for a better figure. But what if the answer to weight loss has been sitting in your breakfast bowl…
Gut health has emerged as an overlooked bodily system that is now garnering attention for its holistic yet unsung impact on our well-being. Dubbed our “second brain,” the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health, from our digestion to mental health. Simply put, the gut microbiome houses trillions of bacteria and influences not just…