What is a Keto Diet?
The Keto diet isn’t going anywhere. It has been around for years and it is still continuing to gain traction as more people give it the attention it deserves. If you don’t know what it is already, the ketogenic (“keto”)…
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How Does Fiber Aid Digestion?
Most Americans (and many in other parts of the world) do not get enough fiber in their daily diet. On average, people should eat 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed. For a 2,000 calorie diet that’s 28 grams.…
A Quick Overview of the Digestive System
Cells of the body have to have energy to do their work. To get that energy, food has to be broken down into nutrient particles small enough to pass through the membrane of the cell wall. The purpose of the…
7 Possible Reasons Why You Suffer from Regular Stomach Aches
Did you know that stress might be the reason behind your frequent stomach aches? Your emotions and moods can cause reactions in your digestive tract which upset your stomach. Lifestyle choices, the foods you eat and beverages you drink can…
5 Most Common Digestive Health Conditions
Most people experience some type of digestive health conditions at some point in their lives. Sometimes they are temporary, while others may be more persistent. Here are five of the most common digestive health ailments… Lactose Intolerance With lactose intolerant,…
4 Mealtime Habits That Can Improve Your Digestion
When your digestive process is working properly, you enjoy happiness, contentment and clarity after you are through eating. You have a full feeling, but can still develop and retain a slim, trim body. Water are the rewards for poor digestion?…
Common Mistakes People Make When on an Elimination Diet
If you’re trying an elimination diet – a diet where you eliminate certain foods to figure out whether you are allergic or have problems related to a certain ingredient or food – it’s important to get it right in order…
What’s the Difference Between Food Intolerance and Food Allergy?
There are a few major differences between intolerance and allergy which need to be noted. An intolerance or sensitivity to something is almost always less serious than an allergy. An allergic reaction can be severe, even life-threatening. You have probably…
Common Health Problems That an Elimination Diet Could Help to Solve
If you’re thinking about starting an elimination diet, there’s a high chance that you’re suffering with health problems you’re trying to solve. You might be trying to find the ideal diet that will help you to finally be relieved of…
Elimination Diet Basics
You might have heard about elimination diets, and maybe you’re considering trying it out. But before you do, it’s good to learn more about what it involves and how it could benefit you. Let’s take a look at some of…