I’m a very proud dietitian today as my wonderful research intern Kasia Wyrebek and writing intern Kathryn Durston combined to great effect to bring to life today’s article, which I’ve reviewed for scientific integrity and a few minor flow edits of course. Today’s article takes a look at some of
As I’m sure you guys know about me by now, I thoroughly enjoy novel areas of scientific inquiry within the world of nutrition and supplementation. That’s exactly why I was more than happy to accept the Florastor® invitation to write an evidence-based post about their probiotic range which contains the
Rosacea is one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions, affecting approximately 5% of the adult population globally including millions of people across North America alone. the most prevalent rosacea symptom is recurrent facial flushing concentrated in the center of the face, and as it worsens, a person may also
Inflammatory bowel disease, often referred to as IBD, is an umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s and colitis are diseases of the gastrointestinal system that are characterized by chronic inflammation and several additional layers of complexity that vary between them and the individual’s suffering from them. It’s
Those who know me will know by now that I’m always intrigued by novel areas of scientific inquiry in the world of nutrition. And so when Canadian supplement brand AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Research) invited me to write an exploratory post on their novel probiotic blend – Probiotic-3 – I naturally
I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about acid reflux over the last year. There is perhaps no greater evidence of that then the fact I published a book on the subject! So when my colleague Andres Ayesta asked me to appear on his podcast to talk all things
Having written routinely over the last year both on the topics of Women’s Health and Digestive Health, it only seemed fitting that I broach a topic that intersects them both. This potential area of exploration was brought to my attention by a colleague in the healthcare field who had asked
Probiotic supplements are among the most popular and widely selling on the market due in part to the ever growing scientific fascination with gut health that continues to capture consumer attention the world over. Having reviewed the data about their potential uses at length in a previous article, I appreciate
Polyphenols are a group of biologically beneficial compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities that exist naturally in a wide variety of foods of plant-origin. They are often responsible for the bright colours you see in fruits and vegetables, and actually play a role in protecting the plants that contain them
Soluble fibre is one of two types of dietary fibre and can be challenging to consume in adequate quantities if you: Don’t consume a diverse diet Don’t understand its benefits Don’t know which foods contain it A high soluble fibre diet is one of a number of characteristics in the
