by Kylie Russell | Sep 3, 2018 | digestion, gut health, Nutrition
Broccoli and kale are often touted to be “superfoods.” And, yes, they really are amazingly healthy for you. If you’re wondering what exactly is in these green powerhouses that makes them so “super,” I’ve dived into the research to give you some nerdy reasons to make...
by Kylie Russell | Aug 27, 2018 | digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition, weight loss
Our digestive system is a huge portal into our bodies. Lots of things can get in there that aren’t always good for us. And because the system is so complex (knowing which tiny molecules to absorb, and which keep out), lots can go wrong. And that’s one...
by Kylie Russell | Aug 20, 2018 | bloating, detox, digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition, stress
Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea – it’s when stool tends to stick around longer than necessary. Often it’s drier, lumpier, and harder than normal, and may be difficult to pass. Constipation often comes along with abdominal pain and bloating....
by Kylie Russell | Aug 6, 2018 | digestion, gut health, Nutrition
Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It’s when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other. They’re supposed to be nice and tightly joined to the cell beside it; this is to allow certain things into our...
by Kylie Russell | Jul 23, 2018 | digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition
“Pre”biotics? Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health. Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favourite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fibre and...
by Kylie Russell | Jul 2, 2018 | digestion, healthy habits
Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals. Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and avocados go brown when the skin...
