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A compromised gut often becomes the cause of many underlying issues in our body. Therefore, it is often recommended to include probiotic and prebiotic foods in your diet, exercise regularly, stay hydrated, and eat more fibre-rich foods to maintain overall health. According to the gastroenterologist, if you consistently feel gassy or bloated after meals, it may indicate that your gut …

Static Media / Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people will agree that a frozen pizza is one of the best frozen foods. Cheese, crust, sauce, and any toppings your heart desires, what’s not to love? But the first word that comes up in relation to …

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Society has a remarkable love-hate relationship with artificial sweeteners. Originally marketed as a miracle—enjoy your favorite foods without the nasty sugar!—they’re now the target of wellness influencers across the internet. It’s not just health “coaches” and homesteading moms leading …

The trillions of microbes that live in your gut are likened to “little pets living inside your intestinal tract.” Or at least, that’s how Gail Cresci, a microbiome expert at the Cleveland Clinic, describes it. But they do far more than help digest food. They also support your immune system, regulate inflammation, and produce essential compounds like vitamins and hormones …

In the early 2000s, Brazilian nutrition researcher Carlos Monteiro made a puzzling discovery that led to an epiphany. While trawling survey data on household spending to try to understand why rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes were rising so rapidly in his home country, he was surprised to note that people were buying smaller quantities of sugar, salt and …

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Imagine “little pets living inside your intestinal tract.” That’s how Cleveland Clinic microbiome expert Gail Cresci describes the trillions of microbes in your gut. Those microbes not only impact your gut health and break down food but also affect your overall well-being, as they support your immunity, regulate inflammation in the body, and even produce vital compounds like vitamins and hormones. Knowing how …

The trillions of microbes living in your gut are known as your gut microbiome, and they play a huge role in your well-being. Cleveland Clinic microbiome expert Gail Cresci describes these microbes as “little pets living inside your intestinal tract.” They help break down food, regulate inflammation, support immunity and even produce essential compounds like vitamins and hormones. Since gut health is …

During the Great American Farmers Market, Secretary Rollins Removes Unhealthy Food from SNAP  USDA (.gov) Polis becomes first Democratic governor to gain USDA approval for SNAP soda restrictions  MSNBC News U.S. farm agency allows six more states to bar some items from food aid  NBC News Colorado will restrict using SNAP benefits to buy soda and sugary beverages  Colorado Public Radio Soda, candy, and …

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least the third day. Air quality alerts were in effect in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as eastern Nebraska and parts of Indiana and Illinois. Forecasters said the smoky skies would remain for much of the day. Canadian environmental officials said …