Crohn’s disease – foods to avoid
Managing Crohn’s disease involves following a carefully tailored Crohn’s diet and working with a qualified Crohn’s dietician. Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, affecting the gastrointestinal…
How are Gut Microbes involved in Food Sensitivity?
Involvement of Gut microbes in food sensitivity There is a growing body of evidence indicating gut microbes’ complex role in a number of GI disorders including IBS. Adverse…
Common diets and gut microbiota
Complex carbohydrates have a big influence on the human gut microbiota. MAC or microbiota-accessible carbohydrates are carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion by the human body, and are…
What are the benefits of fermented foods on GI health and gut microbiota?
Fermented foods are defined as foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial growth, and the conversion of food components through enzymatic action. In recent years, the benefits of…
Natural Herbs and Spices with Therapeutic Effects
Natural Herbs and Spices Today’s diets (sodas, sugar, corn syrup, etc.) and lifestyles (lack of sleep, stress, rushing through meals, etc.) can reduce the efficiency of our digestive…
What are the different colors of stool and what do they mean?
Different Colors of Stool While brown is considered the “normal” color s for stool, greenish-brown hues may also be seen as normal. Some other colors are: Black: Stools…
Role of gut bacteria and the immune system
The role of gut bacteria is to help normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and any imbalance can lead to potential discomfort during digestion. There is a growing…