Tired of the same old nutrition supplement drink? Give it a boost of flavor and nutrients by turning it into banana pudding! The bananas will add fiber and extra nutrients and you will love the flavor! Ingredients: 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding 1 (8 oz.) can vanilla Ensure 2 cups whipped topping 2 bananas, sliced25-30 vanilla wafers Directions: Whisk together pudding mix and ensure for 1 minute. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Fold 1 cup whipped topping into … [Read more...]
Omega-3s
To finish off our Immunity series, we will lastly be talking about omega-3's! Information about omega-3s that surface the internet can be confusing and we are here to help! What are omega-3s? Omega-3s are fatty acids that can be found in a variety of foods. The three main omega-3s are ALA, EPA, and DHA. The three different fatty acids can also be found in a variety of food groups that we will discuss later. ALA is an essential fatty acid. This means our body can not … [Read more...]
Prebiotics: Fuel for the Probiotics!
In my last 2 articles, we talked about what probiotics are and whether you should get them from food or supplement form. The other great thing about probiotics is that they not only help support your immune system, but they also help with bowel regularity, something that is important to everyone! Today our topic is prebiotics, the fuel for probiotics. What are Prebiotics? It's pretty simple! Prebiotics feed, or stimulate growth of probiotic bacteria (the good … [Read more...]
Probiotics Part 2: Probiotic Supplements
In our last article, we discussed what probiotics are, which foods are good sources are and why they are important. You learned that probiotics can be found mainly in fermented foods. If you haven't read Part 1 in this series check it out here! To continue on with this series we are now going to talk about probiotics from supplements! When thinking about probiotic supplements you first need to decide if you really need it! Most foods that are a source of probiotics meet … [Read more...]
Probiotics Part 1: Probiotic Food
Probiotics is a buzz word that is often touted by food companies to sell a product. Or maybe someone has mentioned them to you as a good thing for gut health and immunity. But what are they exactly? Can you get them from food or do you need to purchase supplements? The truth is that probiotics are best for you when found in food form! In a separate article we will discuss the pros and cons of using probiotic supplements. Let's start with the basics! What are probiotics? … [Read more...]
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