In an era of social media we hear a ton of buzz words thrown around related to health, one of those words might be probiotics. In order to gain a better understanding of what probiotics are, let’s break it down. What Are Probiotics? Though the word bacteria gets a bad...
The low FODMAP and anti-inflammatory diet have been increasingly growing in popularity for many years for a variety of reasons. Both dietary approaches have several benefits when it comes to improving overall health and wellness. Many individuals not only look to...
What are Carbohydrates? We need energy for everything. Going to the gym to work out is an obvious one, but we also need energy to get up and walk around, perform tasks of daily living, and use our heart, brain, lungs, and other organs. There are three macronutrients...
Of the three macronutrients, or sources of energy for the body, fat is one that has been scrutinized for far too long. As with all macronutrients, they are essential for the body and must be obtained through the diet. Fat can be found in food in a few different forms;...
What is fiber? Dietary fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plants. Dietary fibers include cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, gums, B-glucans, and fructans. The amount of fiber in a particular plant depends on which part you eat (leaf, root, stem),...