Approximately one million Americans have their gallbladder removed every year. While it’s possible to live the rest of your life without a gallbladder, it’s harder for the body to digest dietary fat without one. Today we will talk about the gallbladder’s function in digestion and highlight the best foods to include in your diet to […]
Nutritionist’s Top 5 Dairy Free Cheese Alternatives
When going dairy free, many people wonder what alternative options they have to choose from. When it comes to cheese, there are many different brands that make dairy free cheese alternatives of various kinds. Today we will share with you some of our favorite options so you don’t have to feel like you are missing […]
What’s The Difference Between Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance?
Gluten is the name of a family of proteins commonly found in many grains, such as wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. By now, you’ve probably heard the term “gluten free,” or have at least seen it written on a menu at a restaurant or on a package of food in the grocery store. You may […]
Should You Be Consuming Fermented Food?
People have been fermenting foods for thousands of years. Fermentation preserves food, enhances flavor, and adds many nutritional benefits. Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes. Eating fermented food or drinking certain fermented beverages provides many benefits to our bodies. Keep reading to learn more […]
Are Poor Sleep Habits Affecting Your Digestion?
Everyone knows that sleep is important for our health. Without it, our brain would suffer and we wouldn’t be able to function properly on a daily basis. But did you know that sleep plays a major role in keeping your digestive system functioning optimally too? So now you may be wondering if your poor sleep […]