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What Are FODMAPs, and Should You Be Concerned about Them?

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Tue, 19 May 2020 14:56:38 +0000

Eating a whole food, plant-based diet is a healthy choice, but what if it causes pain, bloating, and other unpleasant symptoms? You may have a FODMAP sensitivity. This doesn’t automatically mean you can’t enjoy plant-based foods, though; it may just mean you need to navigate the whole food, plant-based lifestyle a little differently.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

Why Your Microbiome May Be to Blame for Your Bloating – 5 Tips for Gut Balance

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:00:01 +0000

The wrong food choices can lead to the wrong type of bacteria flourishing in your gut, resulting in a wide range of health problems. A whole food, plant-based diet can turn your gut health around, which can have dramatic, positive effects on the health of all your other systems.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

Iodine on a Plant-Based Diet: Why Is it Important & How to Get Enough

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:36:33 +0000

While essential to human health, iodine can often be in short supply for people following a low-sodium, whole food, plant-based diet. On the other hand, consuming too much iodine can be just as bad. In this article, we’ll look at why iodine matters and discuss some easy ways to make sure you’re meeting your daily requirement without overdoing it.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

The Fiber Dilemma – Eating Plant-Based Without Tummy Trouble

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:08:21 +0000

Fiber is essential for digestive wellness and performs other health-promoting functions. Switching from a low-fiber, standard American diet to a plant-based diet naturally high in fiber can cause some uncomfortable problems. Minimize those problems with these simple steps.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

What Exactly Is A2 Milk? Everything You Need to Know About A2 Cow’s Milk

Switch4Good — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:57:27 +0000

A2 milk is from dairy cows that have been bred to not produce the A1 beta-casein protein. This type of milk exists because producers of A2 milk claim that this A1 protein causes stomach discomfort and bloating. However, this claim is not backed by sound research.

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Written by Switch4Good.

4 Macrobiotic Tips for Spring Cleansing

Marlene Watson-Tara — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:14:46 +0000

Spring is the ideal time to cleanse your body. Try these 4 tips for a spring cleanse plus liver tea tonic and bean soup recipes.

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Written by Marlene Watson-Tara.

Does Your Colon Need a Tune-Up? A Simple Solution for Better Gut Health

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 20:41:42 +0000

Americans make 104 million visits to the doctor yearly due to poor digestion. When your gut isn’t working right, it is hard to ignore the turmoil!

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

How Do I Avoid Gas and Bloating on a Plant-Based Diet?

Thomas Campbell, MD — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:35:44 +0000

People often ask about uncomfortable effects, such as gas and bloating, from eating fibrous foods.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Milk: Is It the Elixir We’ve Been Sold?

Joe Keon — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:58:52 +0000

Milk sales first began to slow in the US in 1970, and the industry has been scrambling to stop the free fall ever since. Although the connection between milk, calcium, and bone health has been the cornerstone of dairy advertising, the industry has also engaged in continual efforts to expand the image of what milk can do for Americans. But no matter what purported benefits they use to entice consumers, the dairy industry has been plagued by an absence of credible research to support their assertions.

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Written by Joe Keon.

Whole Grains: Good or Bad?

Marilyn S. Radke, MD, MPH — Wed, 14 May 2014 16:41:58 +0000

Whole grain foods support good health. Eating whole grain foods reduces the risk of digestive disorders, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.

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Written by Marilyn S. Radke, MD, MPH.

Continual Cleansing for Optimal Health and Vitality

Brendan Brazier — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:07:48 +0000

Do you have difficulty waking up in the morning and find that you have low energy all day long? Are you unable to concentrate at work, feel sluggish and depressed?

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

The Benefits of Fasting

Alan Goldhamer, D.C. — Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:51:35 +0000

In this article you will learn about some of the tremendous benefits that can be derived from a properly conducted fast.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..