What Are Resistant Starches?

Resistant starch (RS) is a form of carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine so it travels to the large intestine. RS is a form of fiber which feeds the microbiota in our large intestines.  Bananas, potatoes, legumes and grains are foods that have natural resistant starches in them. These foods support the …

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The Art of – Shinrin Yoku- Forest Bathing

it’s not just a walk in the woods- it’s about being in the moment and engaging the senses. My gal pal Debra Lew Harder told me Forest Bathing is a Japanese term for nature therapy which started in 1982 and is sometimes referred to as ecotherapy.  Forest bathing describes a broad group of techniques or …

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New AGA Guidelines on Probiotics

When I read in June 2020 that the American Gastroenterologic Association (AGA) recommends probiotics for only 3 very specific cases, I was taken a back. After all-,have we not always heard ” Probiotics are good for the gut?” Not to mention, probiotics found in the pill form is a 45 Billion dollar business! Here is …

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The Low FODMAP Diet for a Gut in Distress

Do you experience intestinal bloating, gas and pain on a regular basis or even diarrhea and or constipation? Have you seen your gastroenterologist and been diagnosed with IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome? You are not alone. The data shows that this common disorder affects 10-15% of Americans. The low FODMAP Diet comes from Monash University …

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