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Written by Changing Habits  What is Gelatin? Gelatin is a translucent, powdery substance, resembling the texture and appearance of white sand, and is full of amino acids. As our bodies age, we sometimes experience higher levels of inflammation, sickness, compromised digestion, aches and pains. While our bodies can make some of the amino acids on their own, the average person tends to have less gelatin as they age, resulting in depleted essential amino acid levels that the human body requires to function optimally. Gelatin’s amino acid profile 4% Lysine 6% Aspartic acid 8% Arginine 9% Alanine 10% Glutamic acid 12%...

Food manufacturers have realised consumers are becoming more interested in bone broth as it gains popularity as the next big “superfood”. These manufacturers know as long as you see the words BONE and BROTH on the label you’ll assume the product is good for your health. And most consumers do fall for this trick! But there is a problem. No only do consumers need to know how to read labels on food, there are also the hidden ingredients that are not required to be on labels and questionable processes that may take place. This can make choosing the right broth...

Written by Catherine Guthrie, Illustrations by Kotryna Zukauskaite Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy. Modern life is hard on your gut. Your entire digestive tract can be affected by stress, processed foods, alcohol, medications, and bacteria. All that chronic irritation can lead to inflammation and, eventually, to a lot of little pinprick-style leaks in the very thin and delicate lining of your intestinal wall. And even a tiny leak can cause surprisingly big problems. A healthy gut is very selective about what gets passed...

Written by Dr KellyAnn Petrucci I call bone broth “liquid gold” because it’s loaded with nutrients that heal your gut, erase your wrinkles, soothe your joints, and make you feel good all over. But it also contains one nutrient that can give a few people some trouble at first. That nutrient is glutamine—and I want to talk about it today. First, here’s a little background. Glutamine is an amino acid that plays many roles in your body. You need glutamine to keep your immune system healthy, to help you recover from wounds and illnesses, and to build your muscles. It’s...