Apr 30, 2021
Psychology is the study of our mental life and how it interacts with the world around us, including the social realm and its dynamics. Furthermore, this has a significant effect on our relationship to food. These are called psychosocial factors. Some key elements are...
Apr 30, 2021
It has long been thought that the expression of our genes is primarily predetermined. However, the more we study the human body and its processes, the more we learn about how our environment and biological processes interact with and activate certain genes. The...
Apr 30, 2021
Most of us know the general guidelines for healthy eating: getting enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, and healthy fats. But why do we struggle with maintaining a balanced diet? Stress level, environmental cues, and emotional responses to eating can...
Apr 30, 2021
Digestion and the Gastric Emptying Cycle Understanding your digestive, absorptive and metabolic systems, makes intuitive eating and dietary balance much easier to work towards. Digestion: The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (i.e.,...
Apr 30, 2021
The difference between food allergy, sensitivity/intolerance and disease A food allergy, food intolerance and GI specific disease can all have similar signs and symptoms, making it important to know the differences between them to help better protect yourself and...
Apr 30, 2021
Genetic Factors It is now known that the human microbiome has a significant impact on health and is related to many disorders. This then begs the question; what determines microbiome composition? Human Gut Microbiome Review: The link between host genetics and...
