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Fermented Foods and Gut Health
When was the last time that you ate balao-balao, magou, nham or kimchi? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, join the club! Many people have never heard about or tried these fermented foods eaten around the world. Other fermented foods, which are more familiar to Westerners are yogurt, sauerkraut, and sourdough bread.
A Healthier Diet…Minus the Wheat and Dairy
The diet guidelines we use at LaValle Metabolic Institute exclude any food that contains cow’s milk or wheat. This surprises many people because they’ve been trained by good advertising and marketing to think that cow’s milk dairy products and whole-wheat products are the only way to get calcium and fiber. While these staple foods can be nutritious, they can tear down your health if you have developed a sensitivity to them.
Leaky Gut Syndrome: When Food Turns Toxic
Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS),often referred to as intestinal permeability, is a far more common digestive disorder than most doctors and medical professionals realize. While there are several theories about the cause, if left untreated LGS can be a serious or even life-threatening health risk.
