5 Ways to Improve Your Microbiome and Impact Your Mood
Because the gut and mood are so closely linked, it’s important to keep your microbiome healthy. Here’s how.
Whether you’re looking to help your immune function, improve digestive health or simply improve your overall health, probiotics can make a worthy addition to your routine.
Because the gut and mood are so closely linked, it’s important to keep your microbiome healthy. Here’s how.
Listen to your gut—literally.
You’ve tried kombucha, but have you tried kvass? This new probiotic beverage is popping up on store shelves. Find out if kvass is worth the hype.
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You’ve probably heard of the low-FODMAP diet as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gut issues. Here’s what you need to know.
Probiotics have been linked to great gut health – but they may have an equally big impact on your liver health. If you’re worried about fatty liver disease, probiotics just might help you combat its causes.
There's a reason why health experts call the gut your second brain. How your gut works dictates how the rest of your body works - even the mind. Heal your gut and boost mental health with these 7 steps.
Vitamins, supplements, herbs and other nutrition-boosting dietary additions can be great for your health. But in order to reap their benefits, it's important to take your vitamins at just the right time.
Prebiotics may improve your gut health and just may support your mental health too. Studies have found these supplements reduced anxiety in some individuals while they got to work in the microbiome.
This fizzy, fermented tea has become all the rage in recent years. But does kombucha live up to the hype that many marketers promise?
Add tea to your growing list of gut-healing foods and drinks. The traditional Chinese Pu’er tea has all the benefits of a caffeinated bev and a source of probiotics rolled into one.
If you’re looking to increase your gut’s good bacteria and minimize the bad, you may want to grab a glass of kefir. This fermented drink offers promising potential against dangerous bacteria strains.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on across the world, two of the most important health factors to regulate right now are your immune system and mental health. You may be surprised to find out that both your immunity and your psyche are intrinsically linked to your gut health, and gut-supportive practices can have positive effects on both these health factors.
We’ve transformed ranch dressing into a gut-health hero with the help of probiotic-rich kefir. In this recipe, it’s served over crispy roasted chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts, radishes and celery root.
From vitamins and minerals to fiber and probiotics: here's a guide to the most important nutrients, for your very best self
Your health isn’t dictated only by what you eat, but also by the nutrients you digest. These five supplements can help keep your gut healthy and ensure your digestion is working optimally.
Cognitive impairment, including memory loss and confusion, affects one in nine Americans aged 45 and older, and mood disorders impact more than 20% of the population. In fact, a recent study estimates that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will double by 2060. The good news: you can protect against cognitive decline, enhance focus and improve mood with these 5 powerful supplements.
With billions of probiotics in every serving, coconut yogurt is one of the biggest health trends of the year for good reason. Enjoy a bowl of this gut-friendly, dairy-free treat with one of these top picks.
Take our quiz to find out what your gut might be trying to tell you.
Kimberly Snyder is the founder of Solluna, a wellness brand, as well as a multi New York Times best-selling author and certified nutritionist. Snyder shares her top daily habits for keeping calm and composed, including a surprising supplement that she swears by.
We reached out to the country’s leading experts – functional medicine practitioners, an RD and a clinical nutritionist – to find out which supplements they recommend to keep your gut in top shape. Trust us, you’re going to want to add a couple of these picks to your regimen.
From CBD oil to probiotics, find out what’s making an impact in the food and wellness world — and how you can try the trends.
We reached out to dietitians, holistic nutritionists and a PhD in nutrition to find out which supplements they include in their own daily regimens for overall health – and while they come from different walks of nutrition, you might be surprised by just how much they agree on.
Here are our recommendations for keeping your gut happy and healthy.
Should you supplement with probiotics for gut health? Here's what the research says.
Wild salmon is made into tasty little grain-free patties that sit atop fiber-rich greens tossed in raw apple cider vinegar, another digestion-boosting ingredient.
Kefir, a drinkable fermented dairy product, is rich in probiotics — even more so than its better-known cousin, yogurt. Plus, its tangy, tart flavor makes it a fantastic counterpoint in recipes like this herby dressing. Shallots and chives lend flavor while acting as prebiotics, or “food” for the healthy bacteria in your gut.
Kimchi is a probiotic-packed superstar, full of good-for-your-gut bacteria. As well, the cabbage in the kimchi, the green onions, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and snow peas all promote a healthy environment in which good bacteria can flourish in the digestive tract — so it’s a win-win.
We take a look at the science pointing to signs of probiotic-related weight loss and whether popping a pill will advance your slim-down goals.
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We put a variety of store-bought fermented foods into the ring (technically, the lab) to see which one stacks up as the ultimate probiotic heavyweight.
It's time to make friends with fermentation! From spicy dilly beans to a drinking vinegar, these probiotic-rich recipes are brimming with gut-boosting benefits.
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Dive in to the incredibly tasty world of fermenting at home with these easy recipes brimming with gut-friendly bacteria. Before getting started, here are 4 key things about fermenting that you'll want to know.
These succulent kimchis push cabbage aside in favor of three bold-and-tangy fruit and vegetable options.
Make your own fermented drinks with these recipes from the experts.
You've probably heard of probiotics, but what about prebiotics? These non-digestible foods work together with probiotics to maintain gut health and we're sharing 5 foods that will help you get a prebiotic boost.
Make your own nutrient-rich kefir at home for an immune-boosting, anytime snack.
A doctor and a nutritionist give you their best advice on maintaining a healthy microbiome, based on the latest research and their expert dietary recommendations.
We’ve all had gut feelings, but what happens when those good gut feelings go bad, leaving you gassy instead of sassy, low instead of “let’s go!” and sick instead of slick?
Fermented foods contain numerous, powerful health benefits. Learn how to incorporate them into your clean-eating lifestyle. (It's easy, and yummy!)
These vitamins, probiotics and other supplements have fewer additives than any of their competitors. Find the one that's right for you, whether it be a vitamin that improves heart health, a probiotic that promotes a strong gut or a supplement that will rid your body of hidden traces of gluten.
Overwhelmed by the proliferation of news about probiotics? Here's what you need to know about them, and how you can take advantage of probiotics (and prebiotics) to improve digestion, fend off disease, and maximize nutrient absorption.
America’s premier naturopathic doctor, Michael Murray, ND, shares his top 5 nutritional aids for thriving good health and disease prevention.