What the FODMAP!
What is the FODMAP diet all about? The name FODMAP refers to specific nutrients that are to be avoided under the guidelines of this diet. More specifically, it is an acronym for those nutrients. It stands for; Fermentable… Meaning they are broken down by bacteria in the large bowel. Oligosaccharides… Meaning few sugars. Disaccharides… This is a double sugar molecule. Monosaccharides… This is a single-sugar molecule. And Polyols… These are sugar alcohols. Catchy, isn’t it?! This diet is commonly referred to as the Low FODMAPs diet as the...
Vegan Propaganda and Meat: Separating Fact From Fiction
Written by Michael Joseph, MSc Many people love animals, and some of us make the ethical decision not to eat them. That is absolutely fine and as an animal lover, it’s definitely something I can respect. While I personally don’t think a vegan diet is optimal, I recognize that with careful formulation it is possible to be healthy on a vegan diet. In truth, humans around the world have demonstrated good health on a variety of different diets – the main key is the avoidance of industrial junk foods. So, this article is not an attack on veganism—which is a personal...
The Good Fats, The Bad Fats and the In-Between
It has been a common misconception for years, by the public, the media and the medical world alike, that to stay healthy all fat should be avoided at all costs. We now know this not true. We are now more informed and have begun to understand that some fats are actually very good fats. Removing bad fats from our diet is still a common recommendation, but as it happens, if you remove the good fats too, you are doing your body more harm than good. Like so many things in life, it all comes down to balance. What are Bad...
How Gut Flora can Impact Children’s Behaviour
The Gut Flora–Disease Connection Written by Dr Leila Masson There has been an increasing amount of talk about the connection between our gut flora and disease. Gut Flora is Linked to Mood… Recently the research has widened to include the effect on behaviour, mood and feelings. Two recent studies reflect the important role the gut-brain connection plays in children. Article 1: Toddler Tantrums May be Due to Their Gut Flora Gut Bacteria and Happiness In this first study, scientists found that toddlers with the highest variety of gut bacteria were more likely to be happy, curious, sociable and impulsive (I...
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