Healthy Eating

The Gut Microbiome and Brain Health

Bacteroides, Bifidobacteirum, Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcus– these are the names of some of the 100 trillion bacteria who are living and working in your gut. These microscopic critters, collectively known as the microbiome, help our body to digest food, process nutrients, make vitamins B and K, and produce immune molecules that fight inflammation and heal wounds. The most impressive role of this busy workforce may be, surprisingly, in the brain.

20 Nutrition Facts That Should Be Common Sense (But Aren't)

Common sense should not be taken for granted when people are discussing nutrition.

Many myths and misconceptions are being spread — even by so-called experts.

Here are 20 nutrition facts that should be common sense — but aren't.

Nutrition Facts that Should be Common Sense

Healthy Eating Hack: Half Veggies

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect against certain cancers such as mouth, stomach, and colo-rectal cancers. Fruits and vegetables are also full of fiber, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. An easy way to get and stay on the path to good health is to make half your plate veggies.

1) Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables
2) Reserve a little over a quarter of your plate for grains and make them whole at least half the time
3) Give protein a bit less than a quarter of your plate

Spaghetti Squash Stuffed with Ginger-Garlic Beef - Healthy Thanksgiving

Photo credit: Colin Clark
Photo credit: Colin Clark

INGREDIENTS

Baked Apples With Amlou - Healthy Thanksgiving

Honey-Bourbon Spatchcocked Turkey - Healthy Thanksgiving

Southern Corn Bread Dressing Squares - Healthy Thanksgiving

Classic Gluten-Free Dressing - Healthy Thanksgiving

What's Thanksgiving dinner without dressing? If you have a gluten allergy or simply want to cut down on it, this has all the flavor without the negative health effects. 

Maple-Caraway Brussels Sprouts - Healthy Thanksgiving

Raw and Roasted Carrots and Fennel - Healthy Thanksgiving

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