How To Get Rid of Acid Reflux… Naturally
Research indicates between 10-20% of individuals experience acid reflux every week.
In fact, it’s one of the most common digestive disorders in the United States and Europe (1).
Fortunately, several dietary changes are proven to help. This article highlights the most proven methods to prevent acid reflux.
[Discover More…]“Eat This, Not That” FODMAPs Food List (+Printable PDF Chart)
This is a giant list of what foods to eat, and what foods to avoid when following a low FODMAP diet.
It’s based on the latest published FODMAPs data (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Print or save to your phone to use as a quick-reference guide when shopping or cooking. I’ve attempted to list foods in both US and UK/Aus names, with US first.
[Discover More…]44 Mouthwatering Low FODMAP Recipes For IBS (+ Printable PDF)
Do you suffer from symptoms of food intolerance?
Or have you been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
If so, a low FODMAP diet is the only proven method to discover what foods trigger your symptoms.
I’ve rounded up 44 delicious low FODMAP recipes to help you get started. Recipes are categorised under breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts.
Click the recipe photo or name below for the full instructions and more photos.
[Discover More…]7-Day Low FODMAP Diet Plan For IBS (+Printable PDF)
Do you experience digestive stress almost every single day?
Does it make you feel not only physically tired, but emotionally exhausted too?
If you know or suspect a chronic food intolerance could be causing you to feel this way – and are determined to discover exactly what those problem foods are – this sample meal plan is for you.
The 7-Day Low FODMAP Diet Plan For IBS is a Dietitian-made plan that helps you temporarily eliminate FODMAPs from your diet, which are a proven trigger of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
It’s designed to give you some ideas and take the stress and guesswork out of your meal-planning.
MTHFR, Folic Acid and Folate: Should I Eat It?
MTHFR mutations are well-known genetic variations that can impact folate metabolism.
But there is a lot of confusion whether we should eat more or less folate.
This short article explains it in human terms.
[Discover More…]What’s The Best Fiber Supplement? Splitting Fact From Fiction
A high fiber diet is thought to be very beneficial for health.
Increasing your intake is thought to protect against a wide variety of diseases and conditions, particularly for heart and digestive health (1).
Unfortunately, the average Western diet is seriously low in fiber.
This article summarises the best fiber supplements available to you, based on current research.
[Discover More…]10 Foods That Lower Blood Sugars In Diabetics
Maintaining low blood sugar levels can be difficult for diabetic patients.
While a low carb diet appears to be useful on the whole, there are also many foods shown to help. Either by lowering blood sugars and/or improving insulin sensitivity.
This articles looks at 10 of the best foods and supplements for lowering blood sugars, based on current research.
Just know they should never be used in place of your diabetes medication, but rather alongside.
[Discover More…]FODMAP Reintroduction Plan and Challenge Phase: Your Simple Guide and FAQ
The FODMAP rechallenge and reintroduction plan is arguably the most important part of a low FODMAP diet.
The aim is to learn what your individual tolerance level is to different FODMAPs, and reintroduce some of your favourite foods as well.
Additionally, it’s not healthy to just eliminate all FODMAPs in your diet for an extended period of time.
In order to rechallenge and reintroduce FODMAPs successfully, it must be approached in a systematic fashion.
This is a detailed overview and FAQ of the entire process.
[Discover More…]How To Deal With Major Depression: Foods and Natural Remedies
Depression is estimated to affect 350 million people worldwide.
Traditionally it’s treated with medication, but new evidence suggests certain foods and nutrients may be highly influential.
This could be revolutionary considering less than half of those affected receive formal medical treatment.
This article looks at what foods and nutrients may help, particularly for dealing with major depression.
[Discover More…]6 Signs and Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance
There is a huge fad component to the gluten-free movement.
However, many people genuinely cannot tolerate it, even if they don’t have celiac disease.
The problem is they don’t realise this, and then live with digestive symptoms as though it’s normal.
This article looks at the most common signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance.
[Discover More…]Science Confirms It: Carbs DON’T Make You Fat
Cutting carbs is the most important change for weight loss.
At least, that’s the idea sold by Gary Taubes, Dr. David Ludwig and other low carb enthusiasts.
They believe carbohydrate drives obesity because it raises the hormone insulin. Insulin is said to block the release of fat and also drive additional fat storage.
[Discover More…]Dietary Treatment of Graves’ Disease: Reviewing The Evidence
Traditional treatment of most autoimmune conditions relies entirely on medication.
Graves’ disease has been no exception to that rule.
But recent research indicates eating patterns can and do influence treatment outcomes.
This article looks at the best dietary treatment for Graves’ disease, as shown by current scientific evidence.
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