Author: Health Solutions
This healthier gluten-free potato salad is perfect for picnics and barbecues. Replacing potatoes with cauliflower is a low-carb diet trick I learned a decade and a half ago. No potato salad Have you made potato salad with cauliflower instead of potatoes? Substituting cauliflower, a high-fiber food, results in a far more nutrient-dense, gluten-free potato salad that's also low in carbs. The low-carb diet worked well for me because it burns fat, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and contains so many nutrient-dense foods. Low carb recipes With this in mind, the health benefits of a low-carb diet are numerous. What is Low…
Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash Plastic Free July inspired me to look for ways to reduce plastic consumption. I have to admit, I have a bit of work to do – like remembering to bring my KeepCup to start with! I've made some changes – I've been on the reusable bag trend for a long time, I make my own yogurt most weeks, and I bought some beeswax wraps. But there are still many places where I could do better. Here's a roundup of some products that I found useful or that I'm dying to purchase! How have you…
In this episode of the Listen To Your Gut podcast, I spoke with probiotic pioneer Natasha Trenev about a deeply concerning topic: microplastic particles in the human body and their impact on our health. We've talked about many topics over the years, but this one shocked us! The presence of microplastics in food, water and the human bloodstream is not just a trend or a headline. It is a crisis that affects the digestive system, immune system and every part of the body. You can watch the video of our discussion: Or listen to the podcast: Listen to your gut…
“This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links.” Do you love cucumbers and are wondering, “Is cucumber keto friendly?” Then you've come to the right place! Find out if you can enjoy these vegetables on the keto diet. Lyubimova Tatiana / Shutterstock.com What is a cucumber? A cucumber is a popular kitchen plant. And although there are over 100 types of vegetables, they are mainly divided into two main groups: cutting and pickling. Cucumbers are sold for immediate consumption. These are the cucumbers that we usually use in salads…
Genetics is the field of science that explains genes and how traits are passed from parents to children through changes in the DNA sequence. The human genome is the complete set of genetic instructions in a person's DNA. All cells in the body have their genome, which represents the cell nucleus. A DNA is a molecule that contains instructions for building other molecules that help our body function. A gene is a piece of DNA that contains instructions for building a specific protein. Proteins are molecules that perform various tasks in our body such as triggering chemical reactions, fighting diseases,…