Your digestive system does much more than break down food. Inside your gastrointestinal tract lives a complex community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. The foods you regularly eat can influence the environment in which these microorganisms live and the substances they produce. A varied diet rich in plant foods, fiber and appropriate fermented … Read more
Getting enough fiber is one of the simplest ways to make your everyday diet more nourishing. Yet many people still do not eat enough fiber-rich foods. Fiber is found naturally in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Unlike many other carbohydrates, fiber is not fully broken down and absorbed … Read more
Protein is one of the three major macronutrients your body needs every day. It helps provide the amino acids required to build and maintain tissues and is also involved in enzymes, hormones and other essential biological functions. World Health Organization If you’re trying to eat more protein, you don’t have to rely on protein shakes, … Read more
Eating healthy does not mean following a perfect diet, avoiding every food you enjoy, or surviving on salads and smoothies. Healthy eating means giving your body a varied combination of foods that provides the energy, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber and fluids it needs while keeping foods high in excess sugar, sodium and … Read more