You may have noticed that I haven’t been writing as many blog posts recently.
For several years I’ve been working really hard on creating content for a project called Histamine Haven. It’s time to put all my focus there.
I'm moving!
Feeding Your Akkermansia: Recipes You (and your Akkermansia) Will Love
Have you heard of Akkermansia? It’s a beneficial microbe that has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. What happens when you don’t have enough? How do you increase it in your gut?
Here are some foods you’ll find it in, along with some delicious recipes I’ve created to feed both you and your Akkermansia.
LEAKY GUT & HEART HEALTH
PRE, PRO & POST BIOTICS! WHAT ARE THEY? DO YOU NEED THEM?
You have likely heard of probiotic foods and supplements. Maybe you’ve taken a high dose probiotic supplement after being on antibiotics, or maybe you include yogurt, sauerkraut or kombucha in your diet, because you have heard about the health benefits of these foods. The beneficial microbes in these foods and supplements support the health of your digestive system, and have effects on every aspect of your biology.
But what about pre and post biotics, and do you need them?
BRAZILIAN TAPIOCA BUNS
If you’ve ever tried Brazilian Cheese Bread, you’ll know how amazing the little bread balls are. Here is a cheese free version that I’ve created for my upcoming book Histamine Haven. These are grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and low-histamine and low-salicylate. Just wait til you try them! Crusty outside, gooey inside!
WHEN HEALTHY FOODS MAKE YOU SICK!
You’ve read about the healthy fats and nutrient density in avocados, so you eat them.
What about all the benefits from fermented foods? You’ve tried those too.
Aren’t garlic and onions supposed to be great?
And chocolate is rich in polyphenols and minerals, right?
I’m already eating a Paleo, gut-healthy diet!
But what if eating these foods is making you feel worse?
HOW THE GUT AFFECTS ANXIETY & DEPRESSION and WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT guest blog by Chaz Wolfson
Think of a time when you had to give a big presentation. Leading up to it you may have felt a little unsettled.
Then, the day of the big presentation you may have had “butterflies” in your stomach because you were nervous.
We’ve all grown up with this in our culture as a normal phenomena for how to feel before a presentation but what is it really?
It’s part of the gut-brain connection and is what we’ll be going over in this article.
THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
When your doctor has you do blood work and tells you that you have high cholesterol, what does that actually mean? There are several different lipid biomarkers that are commonly used including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Taken together, your family doctor uses these biomarkers to determine if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL and LDL aren’t actually cholesterol, but rather are lipoproteins that act as transporter molecules that carry cholesterol through the bloodstream. While these biomarkers are important numbers to look at for cardiovascular health, they can also be useful screening tools for other health conditions.
LEAKY GUT AND PCOS: THE MISSING LINK TO INFERTILITY by guest blogger Ann Gapasin
Do you suffer from irregular periods and bloating?
Do you have weight problems accompanied by food sensitivity?
Are you having difficulty getting pregnant?
It is possible you have PCOS secondary to a leaky gut.
Read on to understand how leaky gut is associated with PCOS. We’ve also gathered tips on how to keep your gut healthy.
THINK YOU CAN'T DRINK MILK? THINK YOU CAN? CLEARING UP THE CASEIN CONFUSION
Milk is one of the most confusing foods out there. Some people say it’s unnatural to consume it, and that we shouldn’t consume it past infancy (breastmilk). Other people tout it as the best source of calcium. Many people have some sort of reaction to it, but don’t know if it’s from the lactose or is an allergy. Others think they are fine consuming milk, when in reality it is impacting their health.
It is complicated to figure this all out. So how do you know if you should be enjoying cheeses, yogurt, milk and ice cream?