By Bill Manci
Our gut, or gastrointestinal tract (GI), is comprised of amazingly complex machinery. How does the gut function and why is it so important to overall health? Bill Manci take a close look and offers some tips on keeping your microbiome healthy.
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By Aimee McNew
The gut it is connected to so many aspects of our health including weight management. See what foods will nurture your gut while helping you lose weight.
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By Megan Patiry
Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes contain specific compounds that can cause irritation in your gut. Which raises the question of whether we should consume nightshades at all. Megan Patiry answers that question including listing symptoms to look for.
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By Raphael Sirtoli
Are environmental factors driving the rise of IBDs? Learn more about the etiology, symptoms, and potential treatments, including non-pharmaceutical interventions, of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
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By Robert Yang
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 improves gut health rather than harms it when combined with fiber.
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By Aimee McNew
Learn more about ulcerative colitis (UC) and specifically the medications and dietary changes that can help ease UC.
By Jennafer Ashley
This thick, creamy, and refreshing smoothie only takes a handful of ingredients and a few minutes in the blender to start alleviating stomach problems like gas and bloating.
By Jess Case
Simmer lemon, ginger, turmeric, a pinch of black pepper and cinnamon for a DIY after-dinner digestive. The acidity of lemon helps your body break down food, ginger keeps food moving along the digestive track, and turmeric can reduce inflammation.
By Jess Case
Store-bought sauerkrauts are often pasteurized which kills off all the good bacteria. Make it yourself to ensure the probiotics are intact for a gut boost with any Paleo meal.
By Jennafer Ashley
If you want to reset your digestive system, try combining your favorite vegetables in a turmeric and apple cider vinegar broth for a healthy, one-pot dinner.
February at The Paleo Diet: The Paleo Diet and the Environment
When it comes to saving the planet, many individuals' first step is recycling. Sustainability, however, can start long before waste ends up in your hands. Have you ever considered how your diet could affect the environment?
Poor agricultural practices like feedlot beef, factory-raised chickens, and genetically modified crops result in large emissions of greenhouse gases. Therefore, at The Paleo Diet, we encourage everyone to choose a healthier, more sustainable way of eating by selecting foods from thoughtful farmers: grass-fed, free-range meats, local, organic fruits and vegetables, and consciously harvested seafood.
That being said, we’re not oblivious to the debates of land and water usage some of these farming methods still cause. Is eating high quality food even sustainable for the entire world’s population?
In February, we will help you reduce your environmental footprint through up-to-date research on how diet can impact the future of our planet and actionable steps to clean shopping and eating.
As always, our team appreciates your support of The Paleo Diet. We look forward to and encourage your feedback on our website and Facebook!
Thanks!
The Paleo Diet Team
