Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder (ASD ) that influences normal brain development and it affects 1 in 55 children in the US. Kids with Autism were found to have a unique, premature, and smaller size gut than other children who don’t have this disorder. There are several causes including genetics and environmental factors. Nutritional … Read more
Though I’m comparing these two ailments I have already written on SIBO in another article you can read here. I will still give you a brief definition of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). It is an increased number of bacteria that takes over the gut system. This creates an imbalance of good and bad bacteria. SIFO ( … Read more
The gluten-free diet is becoming increasingly popular as people worldwide become aware of its potential benefits. Gluten is believed by many to contribute to gut disorders, and as such gluten-free products can easily be found all most anywhere nowadays. The gluten-free food industry brought in a whopping 2.9 billion profit in 2019 and is expected … Read more
You might be asking yourself why I am so gassy and bloated, well it’s no surprise that many of us can feel occasional gas and bloated. Sometimes it can be just excessive air you might have swallowed while eating or even chewing gum. However: when it becomes a daily struggle it can cause pain and … Read more
There has been a controversial debate around artificial sweeteners. On the one side, artificial sweeteners are claimed to help in reducing excess sugar intake and decrease weight. However, on the flip side, they are blamed to cause more health issues like cancer, relegate gut health, and make blood sugars out of control. What are artificial … Read more
What are fats? Fats are components of Hydrogen, Carbon, and Oxygen. They are the basic building blocks of every cell. They provide the highest concentration of energy in the diet giving us about 9 calories per gram. On the other hand, protein and carbohydrates only have about 4 calories per gram. It’s a no-brainer that … Read more
What is Fasting? Fasting is abstaining from food, drinks, or both for some time. It can be done for a short, longer period or intermittently. As you might have known, fasting is nothing new to the world in fact since the beginning of time, people have been engaged in this fasting thing mainly for … Read more
Top 10 High-Fiber Foods For Gut And Overall Health What is Fiber? And why does it matter? Fiber is a type of Carbohydrate that is vital for digestive health. Our gut can’t digest fiber but still plays an important role in a nutritious diet. Therefore, goes through the digestive system quickly preventing tummy trouble and … Read more
What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder that has become very common in modern society. It is difficult to break down lactose it is a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. So What is the cause of lactose intolerance? The small intestine cannot produce enough of an enzyme known as … Read more
Our body systems are all interconnected, when one part is affected the other feels the effect of it. Therefore, there are several ways your gut health can affect your sleep. Can Poor Gut Health Cause Insomnia? Bad gut health does not only interrupt sleep but also affects your overall health in general. The gut … Read more
