Posts Tagged ‘gut health’
Meal Prep: The Shortcuts You Need to Know
A big part of feeling successful in your healthy eating regime is planning and preparing your meals ahead of time — so you’re not tempted to just stop at the fast food drive-thru on your way home from work! So, why not bring back the tradition of good ‘ol home cookin’ and start eating healthier,…
Read MoreBloat-Fighting Green Smoothie
What’s a better way than starting your day with this healthy, bloat-fighting green smoothie! Ingredients; 1 cup papaya (chopped) 1 cup Pineapple (chopped) 1 Cucumber (chopped) 5 Ice Cubes 1/2 cup Mint Leaves 1 cup Baby Spinach 2 tbsps Chia Seeds 1 cup Water 2 scoops of Bee Fit Vanilla Protein Powder Add all…
Read MoreHigh Protein Breakfast Muffins
These yummy egg muffins are the perfect easy make-ahead breakfast for on the go. Best of all, they are packed with protein and so convenient for busy mornings, weekend or holiday brunch! 12 servings Ingredients 12 large eggs ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk ¼ tsp each sea salt and ground pepper 1½ cups spinach,…
Read MoreWhat to Eat if You Get Constipated
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. And can be common in people with certain gut issues, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).…
Read MoreWhat to do About a Leaky Gut
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 bodies (like nutrients), and keep other things out. When the tight…
Read MoreProcessed Food Additives: Thickeners. Are They As Bad As They Sound?
Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot of fat. Thickeners also tend to emulsify and stabilize foods they’re added to. Emulsification allows fats…
Read MorePrebiotic – What Is It and What You Need To Know?
“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 favorite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fiber and resistant starch. The same fiber that keeps us feeling full slows…
Read MoreHow To Create a Mindset for Health
So much of health is all about habits and actions, but where do these all stem from? What if we don’t have to make as many changes as we think we do? What if there was one powerful thing that makes a lot of difference? That thing is mindset. Mindset is sometimes called “the story…
Read MoreAntioxidant Foods vs. Supplements
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 is broken, and they’re exposed to air – they’re getting oxidized. Free radicals…
Read MoreSurprising Ways To Prevent Osteoporosis
You know you need your calcium, but you might not realize other lifestyle factors that could increase your risk for osteoporosis. Whether you are concerned about maintaining bone health, or you’ve already been told you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, optimizing your diet’s nutritional values can help you prevent and even fight osteoporosis naturally! Calcium deficiency was once…
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