All About Digestive Enzymes
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Oct 04 07:28:19 PDT 2017
Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I … Read More
Homemade Nut/Seed Milk (Dairy-Free Milk)
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Oct 11 06:50:18 PDT 2017
Makes ~3 cups ½ cup raw nuts/seeds (almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or sesame seeds) 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Soak nuts/seeds for about 8 hours (optional, but recommended). Dump soaking water & rinse nuts/seeds. … Read More
The Power of Probiotics
Burlington Health Foods
Most of these bacteria--known as probiotics--play positive roles in digesting food and fighting off illnesses, and a healthy person has billions if not trillions of them in their digestive tract.
Is My Poop Normal?
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Nov 08 14:19:09 PST 2017
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” … Read More
Hummus: Vegetable Dip
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Nov 08 13:33:27 PST 2017
Makes about 2 cups 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed ⅓ cup tahini 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 dash salt 1 dash pepper Put all ingredients into a food … Read More
(Another) Vegetable Egg Muffin: Protein and Fibre (Hormone Balancing & Filling)
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Tue Aug 01 09:48:26 PDT 2017
Makes 12 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red pepper (diced) 2 cups baby spinach (chopped) 1 cup mushrooms (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 6 eggs 1 tablespoon flax (ground) Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease or line … Read More
Super-Simple Coconut Milk Yogurt – (dairy-free probiotic)
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Nov 08 14:05:05 PST 2017
Serves 6 2 cans full-fat coconut milk 2 probiotic capsules, Open the probiotic capsules and empty contents into the blender. Blend with coconut milk. Transfer to a sanitized glass jar (make sure it’s not still hot – you … Read More
Why You Need Probiotics
Burlington Health Foods
You’ve already been adding fruits and vegetables to your children’s lunchboxes to keep them healthy. You may want to add containers of yogurt too.
Tropical (digestive) smoothie
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Oct 04 07:17:00 PDT 2017
Recipe (food containing bromelain & papain): Tropical (digestive) smoothie Serves 1 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup papaya, diced 1 banana, chopped 1 cup coconut milk ice if desired Put all ingredients(except ice) into the blender and blend. … Read More
Anti-inflammatory effects of probiotic yogurt in inflammatory bowel disease patients
PubMed Central (PMC)
Our aim was to assess anti-inflammatory effects on the peripheral blood of subjects with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who consumed probiotic yogurt for 1 month. We studied 20 healthy controls and 20 subjects with IBD, 15 of whom had Crohn's disease ...
Probiotic yogurt benefits vary, study finds
CBC News
Canadian consumers daunted by shelves of yogurt in a wide array of styles at the grocery store should keep in mind not all probiotic products are created equal.
Featured Recipe: Coconut Yogurt Probiotic Pie (Vegan, Dairy Free)
Nature's Emporium
Probiotics can help keep your immune system and digestive flora strong, while enjoying this light and refreshing vegan dessert.
Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Nov 08 13:44:51 PST 2017
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious! … Read More
Probiotics in yogurt could protect against heart disease: study
Global News
It’s celebrated as a healthy snack that helps to regulate your digestive system but new research is suggesting that yogurt can even lower blood pressure.
The Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Tue Aug 01 09:43:27 PDT 2017
During menopause women tend to gain weight. While this isn’t great it’s pretty common and there are many reasons why. Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause… Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass. Muscle mass uses energy (burns … Read More
Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?
by Jennifer Averink @ Evolve Fitness
Wed Oct 11 07:43:21 PDT 2017
Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious … Read More
Probiotics Reduce Antibiotic Diarrhea
MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY
Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotic use, occurring in almost 1 in 3 people who take the drugs. But new research suggests that probiotics may help lower the risk of that unwanted side effect.