Author: Clare Collins
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How to Restore your Microbiome After You’ve Been on Antibiotics
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, this results in an upset stomach and diarrhea. What do we know about probiotics and prebiotics, and how can we use them to restore our gut health?
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How to Save $50 off Your Food Bill and Still Eat Tasty, Nutritious Meals
Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertilizer and labor. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not to mention time. Find out how you can save on your food bill and eating healthy…
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Six Tips for Losing Weight Without Fad Diets
Monday – start diet. Tuesday – break diet! Wednesday – plan to start again next Monday. If this is you, it’s probably time to get off the diet roller coaster and make some bigger changes to the way you eat, drink and think about food. This article gives you six tips to help you get…
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Is salt good for you after all? Checking the Evidence!
Salt is the most common form of sodium and is added to food during manufacturing, home cooking or at the table to enhance the taste or to extend the shelf life. Most people have heard the advice to cut down on salt. That’s because high sodium intakes are associated with high blood pressure, a major…