We’ve recently opened our entire Nutrition Encyclopedia up to everyone.  Check out some of the great nutrition information that was previously only available to our members!

• The Bacteria Buzz – Eat Your Bacteria Probiotics are known as the “friendly bacteria” found in fermented dairy products such as yogurt. Probiotics help the body’s natural gut flora to reestablish itself. Our stomach areas contain bacteria, which live inside our guts and assist with digestion and other gastric functions.  Read more.
• Alcohol: Friend or Foe? – In this informative article we discuss some of the pros and cons of alcohol consumption relating to your nutrition and diet. Read more.
• Sleep to Lose Weight? – How does getting less sleep increase the risk of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes? One explanation is the up-regulation of appetite stimulating hormones.  Appetite is regulated by hormones.  There are two major hormones in the body that regulate appetite: leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is secreted from the body’s fat cells. Leptin inhibits food intake and increases energy expenditure. Ghrelin is mainly secreted in the stomach. Ghrelin increases hunger levels and food intake and decreases energy expenditure. Read more.

You can find information on a variety of nutrition related topics including recipes in our Nutrition Encyclopedia.