How Exercise Affects Your Gut

Man and woman lunging together for exercise

Recent research highlights the significant yet complex relationship between exercise and gut microbiota, revealing that physical activity can alter the composition and function of gut microbes. The gut microbiota, which can weigh up to 2 kg and comprises over 1,000 bacterial species, plays a crucial role in digestion, metabolism, and immune health. Animal studies have […]

Increasing Dietary Fiber and Why it’s Important

Razi Berry Many popular diets may be diminishing the amount of fiber that is consumed on a daily basis. Diets like the ketogenic diet or Atkins diet, which concentrate on fats and proteins often limit foods that are high in dietary fiber, such as whole grains and legumes. “Good carbs” & “bad carbs” and how […]