Author: Lorraine

So, you probably have heard all about the importance of PRObiotics in your diet. But, most people have no idea about PREbiotics which is critically important for your healthy gut. Did you know that on top of a healthy gut you can expect to help support your immune system as well? Why? Well, if you didn’t know but PREbiotics give “healthy bacteria something to build on” According to WellnessMama.com.

Here’s a little background on Prebiotics and why they’re so important. First off, you need to understand that prebiotics are just indigestible fiber which if you didn’t know can NOT be broken down by the stomach or small intestine. That’s because it takes specific enzymes to break down such an indigestible prebiotic. Instead, your body can use your gut bacteria to ferment it instead.

If you’re looking to add prebiotics to your mix then you need to understand that some foods have prebiotic properties in them and others require you to cook them to create the properties. Heat can alter your food in more than just heating it up.

Here’s a few items that you can eat to start adding prebiotics to your diet and help with overall gut health. Tomatoes, garlic, onions and even bananas are some items you can get your prebiotics from among many many others that I don’t have time to cover here but if you’re looking for more prebiotic foods then look no further..

Again, there are a number of benefits to adding more prebiotics to your diet but most importantly are the fact that it helps with overall immune health. A healthy immune system is critical to staying healthy and it can even help prevent disease…

Cancer protection is one of the studies that has been confirmed although there is not much data on this topic.

Finally, overall gut health and even bowel health are also factors to think about when adding prebiotics to your diet. You can relieve constipation with dietary fiber and the same is true for prebiotic fiber. Support healthy gut and bowel movements by helping all the good and healthy bacteria in your gut to thrive!

So, you understand the importance of probiotics and what they’re all about but the question still stands.. How often should you be eating prebiotics. Can you over do it or not? Let’s dive into your questions so you can get your probiotics in and get that healthy gut you’re after.

The truth is that eating too much fiber can in fact lead to gut problems. Like everything in like, excess of anything is never a good thing. Also, it’s important to avoid huge fluctuations (like everything else in life as well right?) from low fiber to extreme high fiber dieting. This can have a negative impact so its important to SLOWLY increase your fiber intake over time rather than rushing it.

I truly hope this helps you understand all about Prebiotics vs probiotics and what it takes to maintain a healthy gut.

Protein, Protein, Protein…It doesn’t matter if you’re a vegetarian or not because protein is vital to the average person. Why? Well, the nutrient does a lot to keep your body healthy and strong. For example, did you know that protein is in every part of your body like your muscles, literally helping you stay strong every single day. On top of that most people don’t know that protein also helps move oxygen around the body from through your blood.

If you want to take in a ton of protein every day then you need to focus a huge percentage of your diet on high protein intake. There are a lot of items that offer tons of protein including eggs and fish, meats and dairy, nuts and tons of other items that you can grab at your local grocery store quickly and easily.

Sometimes you need a quick boost of energy throughout your day and you don’t have anything around to fill your belly. One solution is to turn to the bars that offer a quick spike in your protein intake which tend to be very filling and last for hours.

No matter who you are you need protein in your diet. The amount you eat can vary from person to person and day to day but overall, you need it in your diet. Next time you need a boost of protein think about grabbing some snacks or bars to fill your hunger and get your daily dose of protein.

It’s summer time which means its time to get out of the house and burning that winter coat! The problem is most people don’t enjoy working out so we have to do whatever we can to find fun and enjoyable ways to get our heart rate up and get healthy.. In this article we’ll discuss a number of my favorite ways to stay heathy in the heat of summer so that you can enjoy yourself and stay in your best shape all at the same time! Let’s dive right in..

First things first, we can take it back to our days growing up, back to the training wheel days when we used to ride our bike with an ear to ear smile. Nowadays, pulling out our bike its more of a workout than anything at all because we haven’t ridden the thing for years. We’ll it’s time to change that this summer! All you have to do is pull your bike out of the shed, dust it off and maybe drop it off at the bike shop for a new chain and some tubes in the tires! For an extremely small investment I time and money you can have one of the best ways to stay fit during summer..

Think of the possibilities! You can take the bike for a ride to the downtown to enjoy a brew with a friend or two, or even take it on a short ride around a local lake. There are so many journeys you can take your bike on for free just to get out of the house and get back in that summer time bod you miss so much.

If you don’t have a bike and don’t want to invest the $100 or so to grab one off the Facebook marketplace then you go for a hike or a run instead. I personally do not enjoy running as it hurts my shins and I just don’t push myself to get a full workout so instead of running I enjoy going for long hikes.

There are tons of mountains around the Tahoe area that I can go on long hikes or even camp if I feel like it. Hiking is a great way to get outside and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery the world has to offer. There is a 4 hour round trip hike near me that leads to a beautiful waterfall where we enjoy picnicking before heading back. Heck, even if you don’t enjoy hiking or running just go for a walk around the block if that’s all you have time to squeeze in!

Another great sport and healthy habit is going for a daily swim. Not only is it a great way to spend a hot day outdoors but it’s a great way to burn calories and sweat out toxins from your body without even noticing it. You can spend an hour doing laps in the pool and burn a huge amount of calories without feeling like you’ve worked too hard. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options for swimming for me in my local area as I don’t have one in my backyard and none of the local gyms offer a sizable pool. So, I’ve had to find a work around for the pool and that is my new favorite way to burn calories..

YOGA…

If you haven’t tried yoga then you’re missing out on one of the most powerful ways to stay fit during the summertime. Yoga doesn’t have to be with goats or anything crazy like that. It could be you, your mat and a beautiful waterfall for example. Either way, YOGA helps you stay fit and keeps your body flexible. Stretching is extremely important to your overall health and should be part of your daily regimen already. If it’s not, then adding 5-10 minutes of simple yoga to your regimen can be a huge help. Stay limber and stay on top of your heath!

There are so many ways to stay fit during the summertime and we just covered a couple of our favorite methods to do just that including hiking, running, biking, yoga and more. It’s not difficult to stay on top of your health especially when you have a ton of methods in your toolkit. It’s up to you to take the time to stay fit so be sure to create your daily and weekly regimen and stick to it.