What are Prebiotics? To avoid confusion, I want to reprint and condense the Wikipedia definition of prebiotics: Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of bacteria in the digestive system which are beneficial to the health of the body.[1] They are considered a functional food. Many forms of soluble fiber have …
What Causes Hives? My family has had a a couple of memorable attacks of hives, and they always seem to happen at the wrong time. During my wedding, my mother broke out in a terrible rash. Except for eating some different food than she was used to, and of course being excited and happy, my …
Are You a Candidate For Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Are you a candidate for irritable bowel syndrome? Do you have abdominal pain or cramping? Do you have constipation? Diarrhea? How about vomiting, or fever or headache? How about bloating and water retention? Irritable bowel syndrome is not pleasant for anyone who has it, and many many …
So How Does Sleep Make You Thinner? No matter what diet we try, or do not try, we all link weight gain to the amount and type of food we eat. However, new research shows that many people are gaining weight because they do not get enough sleep! It is hard, at first to understand …
Make Some Sweet Treats With Kids! Everybody loves frozen sweet treats, but many of them are loaded with calories. We have some ideas for sweet frozen treats that are simple enough for kids to make, and also will help your kids contribute to a healthy diet. Make Your Own Frozen Yogurt Pops! Simple buy your …
Can You Cure A Sour Mood With Food? I guess we really are what we eat! I guess we know that some foods tend to make us feel better. Lots of people refer to food like meatloaf and ice cream as comfort foods. But just what food can affect our mood? Are you feeling anxious …