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The Role of Digestion in Skin Health
Is compromised digestion playing a role in the health and vitality of your skin? A growing body of research would suggest yes. Our skin is the largest organ and therefore indicative of our internal state. Digestion is significant for absorption of vital nutrients and detoxification of harmful toxins that can otherwise impede cellular and skin…
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Where Does Gluten Hide?
If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGC) but are still experiencing symptoms despite eliminating gluten from your diet, you could be getting exposed to gluten from hidden sources. It is easy to unknowingly consume gluten. It hides in a wide range of foods and products. Identification of gluten in products can be…
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5 Best Vegetables for Digestive Health
Healthy digestion is the foundation of good health. Not only is the digestive tract responsible for processing and absorbing nutrients, it also eliminates waste and plays a major role in immunity.
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Where Does Gluten Hide?
If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGC) but are still experiencing symptoms despite eliminating gluten from your diet, you could be getting exposed to gluten from hidden sources. It is easy to unknowingly consume gluten. It hides in a wide range of foods and products. Identification of gluten in products can be…
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New Study Finds Gluten in Your Gluten-Free Foods
While gluten-free dining options have been steadily increasing, new research has elucidated that there may still be gluten in your “gluten-free” foods. While packaged foods labeled as gluten-free must contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten, there is no similar standard for gluten-free restaurant foods. A study, published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology in…
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Beet Your Way to Health
Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris rubra) has been gaining popularity as a functional food that has potential to prevent disease and promote health. Beets belong to the chenopod family along with other foods such as chard, spinach, and quinoa. They have been used throughout history as a treatment for numerous ailments, and still evoke an emotional…