Fibre: Too Much of a Good Thing?
A lot of health professionals seem to be pushing supplementary fibre on their IBS patients as a way of managing…
IBS, IBD, Gluten or Glyphosate: Which is it?
If you’ve been told you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s colitis or ulcerative colitis–or ‘just’ irritable bowel…
What Wheat Flour and Acne Medication Have in Common
Gluten has become a household word by now, and many fear it. Maybe you’ve been tested for gluten allergy and…
3 Estrogenic Foods You Didn’t Know About
Estrogens–a key group of hormones necessary for female health– are feared by many these days. First, there was the famous…
The BEST Reason to Log Your Food
Maybe you’ve tried keeping a diet journal, and for a number of reasons, you didn’t keep it going. Here are…
Are These 4 Bowel Bullies Part of Your Diet?
Foods that you thought were good for you may be wreaking havoc in your intestinal tract. If you’ve been told…
Why I Love Buffets
If your conscience is punishing you about partaking in buffet-style restaurant meals, park that guilt! There are actually many good…
Four Reasons To Log Your Food
Increased Awareness. Recording what you eat and drink will bring an awareness of how often you consume less nutritious foods…
Why FODMAPs is NOT the solution to your gut problems
The FODMAPS diet purposefully eliminates the consumption of certain fruits, grains, legumes and vegetables high in the kinds of carbohydrates…
Why I Shop at Farmers’ Markets
Have you ever treated yourself to a visit to a Farmers’ market? If you’ve never been to one, a true…