Category: Digestive Health

Meat Diet vs. Vegetarianism
July 22, 2024

Meat Glue Exposed: The Hidden Hazard in Processed Meats

Did you know that there lurks an invisible ingredient in meat that has been raising health concerns —It is called meat glue- scientifically known as transglutaminase? Transglutaminase is an enzyme used to bind pieces of meat together to create larger, more uniform cuts that creates a seamless appearance. According to the American Meat Institute, it […]

July 4, 2024

Raising a Generation on Junk: The Alarming Rise of Processed Food Consumption

Did you know that today’s grocery store food would be completely unfamiliar to shoppers from the 1930s? Due to  significant technological and cultural changes plus the rise of packaged food companies, many health professionals believe we are poisoning ourselves as we watch cancer rates, diabetes rate and heart disease rise exponentially. Here are some insights […]

June 18, 2024

Hidden Health Risks: What You Need to Know About Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

Plant-based milks have surged in popularity among those following diet and fitness trends. Several factors fuel this rise, including the increasing number of people adopting vegan and vegetarian diets, concerns about lactose intolerance, and growing awareness of the environmental impact of dairy farming. Popular plant-based alternatives to dairy milk include some of the most popular […]

June 14, 2024

Additives in White Bread Linked to Cancer, Respiratory Problems, and Other Toxic Effects

Traditionally, white bread in the USA is made through a process that includes mixing, fermentation, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging. The basic ingredients used in this process are wheat flour (enriched with vitamins and minerals like niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), water, yeast, salt, sugar and fat (such as butter, vegetable […]

June 9, 2024

Does Your Sports Drink Contain Excess Sugar and Artificial Ingredients?

Sports drinks have become very popular with athletes and fitness enthusiasts who consider diet and fitness as a whole for immediate hydration and a boost in performance. Unfortunately beneath their tantalizing colors and exciting flavors is a list of ingredients that could pose serious health risks. Manufactures market these sports drinks as important for helping to […]

Diets
June 7, 2024

Did You Know Fast Food Restaurant Bread Contains High Levels Of Glyphosate?

YEP! That is correct! Based on testing conducted by Moms Across America (MAA),  100%  of all the fast food chains tested had glyphosate residues. ( the active ingredient in Round-Up) Included in the testing were all of the top twenty fast food brands. The brand with the highest Glyphosate count was Panera whole grain bagel […]

June 6, 2024

The Italian Secret- Why Italians Are So Thin Even After Eating Pasta Everyday?

The Italian  Secret To Weight Control and Longevity I have travelled myself to Rome, Milan, Portofino, Venice, Florence, Taormina and Lucca…in fact, I have been to Italy at least 10 times- and one thing that amazes me is this – ” How can I eat so much pasta and pizza and always come back home […]

May 8, 2024

This Is What Happens To Your Body After Fasting For 36 Hours

Fasting has gained significant popularity for its potential health benefits, including weight management, improved metabolic health, and enhanced mental clarity. Fasting, the act of abstaining from food for a period, has been a part of human practices for centuries. Various cultures around the world have utilized fasting in religious rituals and traditional healing methods. In […]

Western Diet
May 7, 2024

Dirty Little Secret About McDonalds Hamburger Meat

Have you ever considered how many cows end up in just one burger? It’s not a pretty picture. McDonald’s sources its hamburger meat primarily from ranchers in the United States, as well as from international suppliers in countries like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Mixing them all together can spread bacteria, and the handling practices […]

Endocannabinoids
December 11, 2023

How Endocannabinoids System Influences Appetite and Digestion

Welcome to a fascinating exploration of one of the most intriguing and less understood systems in our body: the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Discovered in the early 1990s during research on the effects of cannabis, the ECS has since emerged as a critical regulator of numerous physiological processes. While it might be most famously associated with […]

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