IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – a condition that affects your gastrointestinal tract. Although around 45 million people suffer from IBS in the U.S. alone, the exact cause of IBS is still unknown. Some doctors suspect that IBS is related to a defect in the nerves connecting the brain to the digestive tract. So […]
Tag Archives: digestion
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Apr
Apr
Beans and legumes are gaining popularity as a great protein substitute for meat. Apart from being a great vegan protein, beans have many incredible health benefits. Beans and legumes are defined as the seeds or fruits of a plant family called Fabaceae. From chickpeas, to lentils, to black beans- lentils are extremely versatile and can […]
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Dec
Dec
You may have been noticing that recently wheatgrass powder is becoming more popular in health food stores and juice bars. With numerous powerful health benefits to it’s name, wheatgrass is a great newly-found health food. Wheatgrass comes from the leaves of the wheat plant scientifically named Triticum aestivum. Although it is commonly seen in powdered form, […]