Most men don’t get enough fiber, and even those who do may be consuming it incorrectly. The trick is to spread out your consumption throughout the day. Eating too much in one sitting can wreak havoc on your digestive tract. That’s because fiber is the carb component of plant-based foods that’s neither absorbed or digested … Continue reading Recommended Fiber Intake for Men
Probiotics has been a buzzword for the last decade or so, with nutritionists and doctors touting their benefits in yogurt, kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut. There are also countless forms of probiotic supplements lining the shelves of health food and grocery stores. But new research indicates that they could be to blame for abdominal bloating and … Continue reading Probiotics in Your Diet May Cause Bloating and Brain Fog
If you’ve always assumed you had high cholesterol (CHOL) from all those sausages you used to eat, consider this: cheese and other dairy products may also raise your cholesterol. How much cholesterol does your favorite cheese have? While cheese does have some positive benefits (besides making everything it touches taste better!), such as calcium, protein … Continue reading Love Cheese? Watch Your Cholesterol
