Q: I have an auto immune disease, and the pH balance diet and fermented food diet were both suggested as helpful for me. Do you recommend them? A: The pH balance diet has been recommended for many conditions, from weight loss to cancer. The idea is that by consuming too many acidic foods, you create …
Since I mentioned that my jicama slaw is high in a prebiotic, I thought I should talk a bit about prebiotics, and how they are different from (and similar to) probiotics. A prebiotic is a nutrient that helps feed the “good” bacteria in our digestive systems. Prebiotics are “nondigestible” carbohydrates, which means they pass through …
Q: What is your opinion on probiotics? I’ve been having digestion problems for the last few years, and I was wondering if probiotics could help me. A: Probiotics are live bacteria that are the same or very similar to “good” bacteria naturally found in our bodies. Probiotics can be found in pills, yogurts, and drinks. …
