Are you looking for ways to diversify your gut microbiome in the new year? Recent research asserts that one of the best things you can do to improve your gut microbiome’s diversity is to consume fermented foods regularly. Let's learn about the science behind fermented foods and how you can make them tasty. The Evidence [...]
Scientists who study the gut have made some major strides in 2023. To kick 2024 off to a science-y start, let’s take a look at some of 2023’s most exciting gut health advancements. Better Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Scientists at the University of Arizona developed a technology for making chemotherapy less harsh for patients with [...]
Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed - why skip dessert? Don’t be afraid to indulge a little this year - even if you struggle with gut health. At IgY Nutrition, we’re all about balance. We put together some healthy-ish (emphasis on the “ish”) dessert recipes for the holidays just in case you’d like to [...]
What’s the deal with gut health and caffeine? Like most things, there are pros and cons. Caffeinated drinks affect motility, contain anti-inflammatory polyphenols, and may affect the gut microbiome. Let’s find out more about caffeine and the gut below. Stick around until the end for some gut-healthy caffeinated drink recipes. Caffeine and Motility If you [...]
Why are some people prone to catching colds while others seem to have immune systems made of steel? We can think about this by examining what happens to our bodies when we get sick. Of course, we all know that germs invade our bodies and cause sickness. But some people are better at fighting germs [...]
If you’ve got iffy gut health - dysbiosis, SIBO, hormone fluctuations, whatever the culprit is - you might have a love-hate relationship with holiday dinner spreads. Glazed meats + stuffing + egg nog + pie should equal joy, not abdominal pain! The holidays are stressful enough as they are - we’re not here to police [...]
Did you forget where you put your keys for the third time this week? Do you struggle to focus or feel “out of it” despite getting enough sleep? These are both symptoms of brain fog. You might have heard that the gut-brain axis or gut microbiome could be related to your cognitive health. But did [...]
As the weather starts to cool down, we all start to crave pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and, of course - chocolate. Chocolate is often seen as a sinful indulgence, but it turns out that this sweet treat may actually have some health benefits. Here are five reasons why you should indulge in some chocolate [...]
What do you think the results of the following study are? Dr. Louise McCullogh and her team at UTHealth Houston looked at two groups of mice that they genetically engineered to eventually develop Alzheimer’s. The first group was pre-symptomatic, meaning the mice had not developed Alzheimer’s symptoms yet, and the second group was symptomatic already. [...]
Guess what the results of this study were: Dr. Louise McCullogh and her team at UTHealth Houston transplanted a young, healthy gut microbiome into old mice and an aged, less healthy gut microbiome into young mice. The researchers then caused both groups of mice to have strokes and observed how each group recovered. Which group’s [...]
