New research from neurobiologists at Oxford University shows there could be a link between the health of your gut microbiome and your emotions. The study suggests that using probiotics to populate your gut with good bacteria together with eating enough prebiotics –carbs that nourish your bacterial population– can help lift your mental state. Foods high in probiotics […]
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Could Bacteria Play a Role in Colon Cancer or Polyps?
A new study has found bacterial ‘bunches’ are prevalent on colon polyps and cancers. Perhaps we may be able to reduce the risk of colon cancer just by taking probiotics and prebiotics to help keep the levels of bad bacteria at bay. Plant-based digestive enzymes would likely also be helpful to reduce and inhibit biofilm formation. Here’s the whole […]
Substitutes for Canola Oil
Reader question: After watching your TED talk and learning more about GMOs, I’m wondering: Do we stop using canola oil entirely, or just switch to organic, non-gmo canola? I don’t fry (because I’m too lazy to clean up), but I do use canola oil in baking, as I don’t use butter or any milk products. For […]
My TED talk: We Are What We Eat: Poisons in Our Everyday Foods
At long last, the talk I delivered at the TEDx Colorado Springs event has been posted! Please watch, enjoy, and pass around the link to this talk on how to choose to be healthier every time you eat. Interested in watching another TED talk? Check out my husband on stage discussing positive youth development: a […]
Trans-Fats in Our Favorite Candy Bars
Halloween is tomorrow and before we all binge on commercial candies, we should have some idea what we’re eating. Here’s an ingredient list from a popular candy. Can you identify the brand? High fructose corn syrup (GMO) Artificial color (petroleum-based) Artificial flavor (a compendium of chemicals) If you guessed Jolly Ranchers, you’d be right on. Trans-Fats in […]
