What is it about cows? It seems we were created to live in harmony with these gentle mothers… to be co-dependent. How else can we explain the historically proven phenomena that persons who live closest to the cows are often the healthiest and strongest of their society? Over 300 years ago, country folk wisdom observed…
How to Choose the Right Probiotics for You
Probiotics are popular. According to research, the global probiotics market was determined to be $48.38 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $75.9 billion by 2027. That’s a lot of good bacteria! But how do you know which probiotics are right for you and your family? What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria (and…
Basil: Herb of Scorpions, Doctors, and Kings
March 23, 2022
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For most Americans, the scent of basil usually means Italian food. But this herb is good for much more than just pasta. Some say the basil name comes from “basilisk”—the Greek word for dragon or lizard. Others say it comes from “basileus,” the Greek word for king. Tales from basil folklore support both interpretations. Basil…
Fence Rows and Gut Health
Top of the morning to you! Some things never change. I wrote the following story one April quite a few years ago. I re-read it recently and was impressed with how true it still is. In fact, gut health science, knowledge and research has exploded in the last decade. Every place you turn today, some…
How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy With Prebiotic Foods
If you look at the classics, the most frequently cited articles in the scientific nutrition literature, the original glycemic index paper comes out at #10, cited over a thousand times. Learning about fruit, vegetables, and cancer prevention was a hallmark. But hitting the top five, cited more than 2,000 times, “Dietary modulation of the human…
Beans, Microbes, and Immunity
Beans, lentils, and split peas are rich in fiber, resistant starch, and plant protein, and they are a low-glycemic carbohydrate source. The health benefits of these legumes sometimes get overlooked, but adding beans to your diet promotes weight loss, cardiovascular health, and insulin sensitivity. The Microbiome in Action The human microbiome is a complex collection…
Cooking With Adaptogens: Powerful Herbs and Fun Functional Foods
March 13, 2022
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During the Cold War, Soviet scientists began researching herbs that could give their soldiers, athletes, and even champion chess players an edge. They called these herbs adaptogens, because they help the body better adapt to stress. These same herbs were used thousands of years ago in ancient Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the…
The BEST Form of Broccoli to Fight Cancer
It’s true that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are famous cancer fighters, but eating enough of them in your daily diet can be challenging. And even if you manage to eat a large amount, the content and amount of nutrients contained in these veggies vary greatly because of the soil quality in…
How to Heal Your Gut Naturally
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a healthy mammal is home to a complex community of bacteria. This microbial community is often called “microbiota,” “gut flora,” or “beneficial bacteria.” These microbes have evolved with us to coexist in a mutually beneficial relationship. An Introduction to Gut Microbes We need beneficial gut microbes for proper B vitamin production, digestion, and assimilation. Some…
Low Sugar Diets Are Better for Your Gut
A study from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, found that mice fed diets high in sugar developed severe colitis by increasing harmful colon bacteria and decreasing healthful colon bacteria. The researchers fed mice various dietary sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose for seven days. The high-sugar diet damaged the gut’s protective mucus…
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