Brightly colored bottles of fizzy liquids are making modern markets look like old apothecaries since people started drinking kombucha regularly. There’s a pretty radical trend in kombucha these days, but do all fermented foods and drinks live up to the hype? Is kombucha good or bad for you? There are so many advertised fermented foods […]
Your gut is connected to, affects, and may even manage several other systems in your body. There’s almost no body part you can name that isn’t affected by your gut health. So if your gut isn’t healthy, how can the rest of your body stay healthy? You’ve probably heard of both probiotics and prebiotics and […]
Now, what exactly is Larch Fiber? Larch fiber is a phytochemical found in certain plants, and it contains starch-like properties. The biggest source of larch fiber is the larch tree, but despite its name, you may find it in other plants as well. Larch fiber has been consumed by humans for thousands of years and […]
For a few years now, you’ve probably been reading about how probiotics are the “good” bacteria. Certainly, if you’ve read my blog before, you know they help support your digestive system by regulating the growth of destructive – or “bad” – bacteria and help to keep those nasty buggers at bay. And of course, when […]
If you’re not careful, it’s easy to confuse probiotics and prebiotics, since a single letter differentiates the two. But although they work together to maintain gut health, these two microbes differ greatly in purpose and structure. You can read our prebiotic foods guide to learn more. It is also important to learn about the top probiotic foods. […]
