Tag: Gut
Resistant Starch 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
You might have heard of starchy foods, like sweet potatoes, rice and other tasty carbs. But what is resistant starch,...
Inside Bulletproof: You Already Know About Prebiotics and Probiotics—Time to Meet Postbiotics
You have likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but have you heard of postbiotics? While the term may be new,...
6 of The Worst Foods for Gut Health
The wellness world has been abuzz over the gut microbiome for the last several years. This network of billions of...
How Your Gut Microbiome Influences Your Hormones
Throughout the day, your hormones ebb and flow like the tides. A surge of cortisol wakes you up in the...
Can’t Poop? Science Says the Squatty Potty Helps You Poop Faster and Better
Everyone poops. But the Squatty Potty promises to “give you the best poop of your life, guaranteed.” Plopping onto the...
5 Food Additives That Wreck the Gut
Bulletproof principles focuses on whole foods like grass-fed meat and organic vegetables that are free of additives — but that...
What are Probiotics?
The human body is estimated to contain as many bacteria as cells. Probiotics are the beneficial microorganisms found in your...
Gut Bacteria and Weight Management: What You Need to Know
Not losing weight? Your stubborn gut bacteria may be to blame. A growing body of research says that your gut...
Losing Sleep Wrecks Your Gut. Here’s What You Can Do About It
If you want to live longer, feel better, and perform better, it pays to understand how sleep impacts your body....
You Have a Second Brain In Your Gut, Scientists Say. Here’s How It Keeps Your Colon Moving
You may be surprised to learn that you have a second brain… in your gut. The enteric nervous system (ENS)...