Summer has arrived, which means it's time for one of my favorite summer activities: shopping at the Farmers Market. Not only is this a great way to support your local economy, but it also tends to have the freshest and tastiest produce. In this post we’ll dive into the top summer produce to check out at the farmers market and how to use it.
As a registered dietitian, I'm always looking for more foods I can add into my diet to support a healthy gut. However, it's not always easy to find on-the-go gut friendly food options as so many convenience snacks are filled with artificial and inflammatory ingredients. Thankfully in this post today, I'm going to share with you one of my favorite EASY snacks that's filled with gut friendly ingredients, Zing Bars!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I'm sure you’ve heard how eating foods with probiotics can be beneficial for gut health. And maybe you’ve even read up on how a healthy gut can impact everything - from your skin, to your digestion and even your mood (hello, gut brain axis)! BUT - did you know that there is another contributor to gut health that no one seems to be talking about? Introducing: postbiotics.
As a dietitian, gut health is always on my mind! Did you know that 90% of the serotonin (the neurotransmitter that helps you to feel happy) in our bodies is made in the gut, not the brain?
One thing that promotes optimal gut function is the consumption of prebiotics. Prebiotics are short-chain carbohydrates in food that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This creates a balanced and happy environment.
