What To Do If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Learn about ulcerative colitis (UC) and specifically the medications and dietary changes that can help ease UC.

Want to Promote Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss? Support Your Gut.

Supporting a healthy gut is about much more than just popping probiotic pills. Here’s how to upgrade your diet to nurture your gut from the inside out.

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 2)

In part 2, we explore the official guidelines for treating IBD and how successful they are at helping patients avoid surgery. We also review the non-pharmaceutical interventions such as diet.

The Human Gut: How It Works, Its Importance to Health, and Ways to Keep It Healthy

Our gastrointestinal tract comprises amazingly complex machinery. How does the gut function and why is it so important to overall health? We take a close look.

How to Tell If You Have a Nightshade Sensitivity

Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes contain specific compounds that can affect gut health. Know the symptoms of nightshade sensitivity and see how to prep these foods to avoid a reaction.

Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 1)

Are environmental factors driving the rise of IBDs? See more about the etiology, symptoms, and potential treatments of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Protein: Is It Bad for Your Gut?

There is an ongoing debate in the nutrition world about protein’s effect on the gut. A healthy gut microbiome is critical to preventing disease and inflammation. Research shows protein actually improves gut health rather than harm it when combined with fiber.

Why I Quit Keto and Returned to The Paleo Diet

The human body was designed to handle brief periods of being in ketosis, but it was not designed to stay there. After I experienced what keto feels like, I knew it wasn’t going to be sustainable.

The Importance of the Magnesium and Calcium Relationship: A Key Ratio for Health

The magnesium and calcium relationship is important for overall health—and government guidelines on calcium got the science wrong.

The Importance of the Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio to Human Health

Humans evolved to consume approximately a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. While there has been a push for a higher consumption of omega-3s, many don’t realize they’re also over-consuming omega-6s.

The Paleo Diet October 2020 Digest – Protein

October’s theme was centered around protein. We talk about the health risks of overconsuming protein and how to get enough protein from plant foods. We also discuss the in’s and outs of eggs.

Three Protein Myths You Might Still Believe

We know we need protein, but things get confusing once we address how much we need and where we should be sourcing this important component of our diet. Read more for answers to common myths about protein.