What is Your Microbiome and Why Should You Care

Thank you for your response to my “Ask the Health Coach!” email.  I got this great question from Tonja Hall (actually she had two questions but I thought I would leave the other for a later date!)   “There is a lot of discussion about microbiome and the health of our gut. How does one know the best probiotic to buy for my gut flora and is there a test to let me know the makeup of my microbiome?”   Great question, Tonja!  There is a lot of research and discussion going on in this area of health and nutrition. New information is coming out almost daily and it can be confusing. Read on to find out more. Read More

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Fermented foods:  A gut reaction

Does your mouth pucker and your nose turn up just at the thought of eating sauerkraut or dill pickles? The Standard American diet in general has turned away from eating these more bitter foods in favor of a diet rich in sweet flavors. But maybe we need to start thinking about adding in more fermented foods to our diet and limiting our consumption of sugary foods. Here’s why. Read More

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