What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone created in the pancreas used to manage blood sugar - also known as glucose. When carbohydrates enter the bloodstream, they raise glucose levels. Glucose is vital for cell development, but glucose needs insulin in order to penetrate the cells. Too much glucose can … [Read more...]
Food to Avoid to Improve Gut Health
The good, the bad, the ugly of the Western diet includes fruit and vegetables (good), refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup (bad), and processed foods and artificial sweeteners (ugly). If your gut is rumbling and roaring and causing you discomfort, the first place to look for a cure is your food. If you … [Read more...]
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hypoglycemia?
One common question that comes up related to fasting is the question of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Many folks are worried that they will have low blood sugar and not be able to get through a fasting time. This is a danger for some people, but not as many as you might think. I want to add a disclaimer … [Read more...]
Your Second Brain
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but the reality is that at all times there are billions of beneficial bacteria within all of us. Bacteria make up our gut microbiome, an internal ecosystem that benefits our gut health and the … [Read more...]
The Role of Fermented Foods in Gut Health
Fermentation is a traditional way to preserve foods and dates back thousands of years, with most countries of the world having traditional foods that they ferment. The purpose of eating fermented foods is to restore your gut bacteria to a good balance so that your digestion improves, which means you are … [Read more...]
Book Review – Korean Paleo
I received a copy of Korean Paleo to do an unbiased review on. I am and was excited because I really like Korean food but don't get to eat it very often. My hope is that with my own book of extra healthy Korean recipes (Korean food is pretty health to begin with), I will make more Korean dishes. … [Read more...]