RETHINK YOUR GUT HEALTH
ITS TIME TO RETHINK GUT HEALTH
At this point, it’s difficult to ignore all of the evidence that is pointing to the gut as the core source of our health. More and more research is coming forward to show us just how pivotal our digestive system is and it has made us realize… It’s time to re-think gut health.
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More than doubled the abundance of 5 different beneficial bifidobacteria
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Each scoop contains 7 grams of your daily recommended fiber intake
A prebiotic supplement works at your core to improve your overall health.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS BETTER GUT HEALTH!
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Prebiotic Supplements and FODMAP Stacking
BY: DR. JASON BUSH The Low FODMAP Diet is difficult to adhere to because so many foods contain FODMAPs. These soluble, rapidly fermenting sugars feed the microbiome but also cause discomfort and stress in people with FODMAP sensitivities. Reducing the dietary intake of FODMAPs has been demonstrated to reduce IBS symptoms and improve the quality Read more about Prebiotic Supplements and FODMAP Stacking[…]
Choosing a Prebiotic Supplement
BY: DR. JASON BUSH Public awareness of gut health is growing. Probiotic supplements have paved the way for a wide array of gut health supplements. Prebiotics have benefitted from this partly due to the appealing simplicity in explaining that ‘prebiotics are food for probiotics’. The take-away message is that you need prebiotics to feed your Read more about Choosing a Prebiotic Supplement[…]
Can you take prebiotics while you are on antibiotics?
BY: DANA GROVE As the weather warms up, we often see an increase in incidents of bacterial infections. Antibiotics are typically prescribed by doctors to deal with bacterial infections. They work by either preventing the growth of harmful bacteria or destroying it completely. Some antibiotics focus on specific strains of bacteria, while others are Read more about Can you take prebiotics while you are on antibiotics?[…]
The Simplicity of Canada’s New Food Guide
BY: DR. JASON BUSH The newest version of Canada’s Food Guide has prompted reactions for several reasons. Firstly, complex advice surrounding portions and servings found in the previous iteration was replaced by the presentation of a plate divided into portions of different types of food. This image conveys perhaps the most important point: Make sure Read more about The Simplicity of Canada’s New Food Guide[…]
You Are Not Settling For Second Best
BY: DR. JASON BUSH Solubility – the ability to mix completely into water without settling out – is a curious property when it comes to prebiotics. On one hand, soluble prebiotic supplements can be easily added to beverages or foods. They are also resistant to factors like heat and pressure used in modern food manufacturing Read more about You Are Not Settling For Second Best[…]
What do Prebiotic Fibre, Acarbose, and Bariatric Surgery have in common?
BY: DR. JASON BUSH Bariatric surgery is a procedure that alters the digestive tract to treat obesity. Unlike gastric lap-band procedures that implant an inflatable cuff to increase a patient’s sense of fullness, bariatric surgery involves the substantial removal of stomach tissue (sleeve gastrectomy) or the formation of a small gastric pouch and by-pass of Read more about What do Prebiotic Fibre, Acarbose, and Bariatric Surgery have in common?[…]
What’s Your Gut Feeling?
BY: DR. JASON BUSH The Gut-Brain Axis is a line of communication linking our brain to the microbiome in our large intestine. This connection is thought to be bidirectional, which is intriguing because it begs the question: Are your thoughts really your own? Research supporting the Gut-Brain Axis is still in the early stages, meaning Read more about What’s Your Gut Feeling?[…]
What to do when your New Year’s Resolutions aren’t new anymore?
BY: DR JASON GRANZOTTO It’s February and hopefully those New Year’s Resolutions still have steam after a dreary January. Healthier eating habits, weekly exercise, a good sleep regime and stress management are at the top of the list of resolutions, but when push comes to shove, how do you maintain these better choices? We all Read more about What to do when your New Year’s Resolutions aren’t new anymore?[…]
Gut Health 101
BY: DR JASON BUSH There is growing appreciation for the central role our gut health plays in our overall health. This relationship is complex, and research continues to inform our understanding. This presents a challenge for individuals seeking to leverage emerging studies to improve their health. Fortunately, understanding some key gut health concepts will give Read more about Gut Health 101[…]
How Prebiotics Help Gut Health
BY: ANDREA HARDY, RD Do you take a probiotic for gut health every day? Let me stop you righttttt there. While probiotics may be helpful in managing specific conditions – what REALLY matters when it comes to gut health are ‘prebiotics’. See the difference there? Pre, versus Pro. Many of you may know that probiotics Read more about How Prebiotics Help Gut Health[…]