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What is Leaky Gut?

by Rebecca Elliott

November 21, 2023

Leaky gut is linked to inflammation and the origin of many chronic diseases. Understand Leaky Gut Our intestines have a thin layer of cells covered by mucus. This unicellular (one cell) thin layer separates the intestines from the bloodstream. ... READ MORE

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Tags: Fiber, FiberAndGutHealth, GutBacteria, GutBrainHealth, GutHealth, GutMicrobiome, Inflammation, LeakyGut

How to Turn White Potatoes into a Resistant Starch

by Rebecca Elliott

November 15, 2023

The glycemic index (GI) is the measure of how fast a food can raise your blood sugar. The Glycemic Index of Foods High-GI foods: These foods have a GI of 70-100 and can raise your blood sugar very fast. For instance, pure sugar water is often ... READ MORE

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Tags: FiberAndGutHealth, GlycemicIndex, IrishPotatoes, Low-GiFoods, ResistantStarch, Starch, SweetPotatoes, WhitePotatoes

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