Writing – What are Functional Foods? Functional foods are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. For example, foods that claim to give you energy, help you lose weight, improve skin and hair, increase muscles, improve the immune system, slow the aging process, and improve bone health. These foods are […]
How does our Microbiome make us who we are? Did you have any idea that the health and diversity of your gut bacteria was so important?
Microbiome How does our Microbiome make us who we are? Did you have any idea that the health and diversity of your gut bacteria was so important? What should we do to make use of this kind of information? Will this information make you think differently about the huge responsibility that comes with nurturing the […]
Describe three digestive disorders, including their causes as well as any nutritional interventions used in their treatment.
1.)Describe three digestive disorders, including their causes as well as any nutritional interventions used in their treatment. 2.)Probiotics are often suggested as a dietary supplement to reduce diarrhea symptoms when one is taking antibiotics for some types of infection. What effect would antibiotics have on digestion? Why might probiotics help? 3.)Describe how the mouth is […]