233 search results for: ferment

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How Your Gut Health Shapes Your Immune System

by The Food Matters Team Feb 11, 2025 2.3K Views

The health of your gut plays a critical role in regulating your immune system and preventing autoimmune conditions. Learn how leaky gut, diet, and lifestyle factors influence immunity and explore actionable steps to support a balanced gut microbiome for long-term wellness.

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10 Foods to Support Your Nervous System

by The Food Matters Team Feb 18, 2025 2.4K Views

It's essential to support your nervous system with nutrient-rich foods to enhance our brain function, reduce stress, and protect nerve cells. Discover the top foods and nutrients that promote resilience, cognitive health, and overall well-being.

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Yeast Is A Cause of Cancer And Turmeric Can Kill Both, Research Confirms

by Sayer Ji Jun 26, 2016 13K Views

Once again, turmeric is proving its healing powers. Sayer Ji talks about a recent study where yeast is named as a cancer causer and turmeric's healing benefits are explored.

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Have You Ever Wanted To Try The Raw Food Diet?

by Ivette Rieksts Feb 06, 2018 2.4K Views

There is a lot more to going raw than just eating celery and carrot sticks! Let’s take a look at the key principles and guidelines to going raw.

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7 Health Benefits of Garlic

by Tess Patrick Feb 01, 2020 2.8K Views

Garlic. A fragrant kitchen staple that punches well above its weight, but has developed a bad reputation for bad breath. Aside from warding off vampires and making a beautiful pasta sauce, garlic also houses a powerful compound - allicin. It’s mouthwatering, it’s satiating, and there’s an evergrowing list of health …

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The Gut Brain Axis

by Dr. Libby Weaver Oct 25, 2018 4.5K Views

Science tells us that our brain, our gut, and our gut microbiome (the community of gut bugs living in our intestine) communicate with each other via the ‘microbiota-gut-brain axis’.

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Does Having A Flu Shot Mean I Won't Get The Flu?

Feb 02, 2013 710 Views

It seems that wherever you look we're being advised to get the flu shot. Does it work? What are the dangers? Could I still get the flu after my shot? What can I do to naturally protect myself during the flu season?

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10 Ingredients Every Plant-Based Pantry Needs

by James Colquhoun Aug 13, 2019 29K Views

The benefits of a plant-based diet are abundant, but in order to get the most out of this healthy lifestyle choice, you should be well organized with a pantry stocked with the key ingredients to make your own delicious and nutritious meals.

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Juicing vs. Blending: Which One Is Better?

Jul 01, 2021 165K Views

Juices and smoothies both play an important role in any wellness program. We know both are beneficial but in very different ways. Here's a comparison that explains the differences between juicing vs. blending.

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Is Revolutionary Pineapple Leather The Way For Sustainable Fashion?

by Ashleigh Jensen Aug 26, 2016 1.5K Views

Pineapple and kombucha clothing? Yes, it’s a ‘thing’! As more and more industries begin to adopt sustainable practices, the fashion and textile industry is just another one playing their part. Can fabrics made of food be the way to a sustainable future?

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Cacao vs Ceremonial Cacao: Which is Right for You?

by The Food Matters Team Dec 01, 2024 3.3K Views

Discover the unique differences between cacao and ceremonial cacao, including their origins, health benefits, and how to incorporate each into your wellness routine. Learn how ceremonial cacao’s traditional preparation enhances its nutritional potency and supports mindful practices for mental clarity, heart health, and emotional well-being.

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Is Bacteria Controlling Your Brain?

by Amethyst Tagney Mar 01, 2018 5.7K Views

Although the bacteria in question resides in your digestive tract, scientists have reason to believe microbes can communicate and alter the way our brains function. Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and autism are thought to be linked to the microbiome that lives inside us.

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Not All Whey Protein Is Created Equal

Jul 22, 2013 28K Views

If you’re going to give your smoothies a boost, make sure it’s the right stuff.

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10 Tips For A Gluten-Free Lifestyle

by Cyndi O'Meara Dec 21, 2018 7.4K Views

Changing to a gluten-free lifestyle can seem overwhelming to some people. But if you're ready to make the commitment to your health and cut gluten out of your life completely to give you clarity of mind! Cyndi O'Meara has 10 tips to keep you going!

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7 Natural Remedies For Bad Breath

Feb 18, 2013 109K Views

There are few things more unpleasant and uncomfortable in social situations than talking to someone with bad breath. For many people, grabbing a mint or a piece of gum is their go-to solution, as it quickly masks the problem. But this approach often fails to address the root causes of …


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