Unfortunately, even though fiber-rich products are common, only 3 in 100 Canadians consume enough fiber. To close the gap, fiber supplements are becoming more popular, but the wide choice of products might make shopping a bit overwhelming. So, in this article, we’ll compare two popular fiber supplement brands - NutraStat and Metamucil.
IBS has no well-defined treatment, but it is well known that a low FODMAP diet can have a significant effect. According to researchers, about 75% of people with IBS benefit from a low FODMAP diet. Learn more!
It is estimated that 10-15% of the world’s population have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorder that causes discomfort in the gut. Common symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and gas, constipation, diarrhea, and/or mucus in the stool. This condition affects everyone differently, with some having minor discomfort and others having more significant side effects disrupting their daily life.
We’ve all heard of probiotics, the good bacteria we can get from foods that help us keep enough healthy bacteria in our gut. Did you know that there is also a type of fiber known as prebiotics that are just as important?
Innovation has led to many advances in health and recently a new technology developed at the University of Alberta has allowed us to launch a line of beta-glucan supplements that have tremendous power to naturally lower cholesterol. As described in a recent segment on Global News Edmonton.
Psyllium husk and barley beta-glucan are two fibers that can help you lower your cholesterol naturally. But what are these fibers? Compared to psyllium husk, barley beta-glucan fibre will lower your cholesterol naturally without the risk of esophageal obstruction, possible blockage of your digestive system, and allergic reactions among others.Â
In today’s world, people are taking increasingly more proactive steps towards living healthier, happier, and better lives. We know that a proactive approach to health care can improve our lives by preventing the development of disease and other negative health conditions. Maintaining healthy cholesterol isn’t something that many of us think of when it comes to proactive health.
February is commonly thought of as the heart month for love because of Valentine's Day, but it's much more than just the opportunity to tell someone you love them. February is the National Heart Month in both Canada and the USA; it is a time to bring awareness to the importance of heart disease and what we can do to prevent it.
Lowering your cholesterol is hard. But it doesn’t have to be. There is a simple, innovative way to lower your cholesterol, and that’s taking barley beta-glucan fiber.  Why is taking barley beta-glucan going to change the way we lower cholesterol? Simple: it works, it’s easy, and there are no downsides. Read on to learn more.Â
Unfortunately, even though fiber-rich products are common, only 3 in 100 Canadians consume enough fiber. To close the gap, fiber supplements are becoming more popular, but the wide choice of products might make shopping a bit overwhelming. So, in this article, we’ll compare two popular fiber supplement brands - NutraStat and Metamucil.
IBS has no well-defined treatment, but it is well known that a low FODMAP diet can have a significant effect. According to researchers, about 75% of people with IBS benefit from a low FODMAP diet. Learn more!
It is estimated that 10-15% of the world’s population have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorder that causes discomfort in the gut. Common symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and gas, constipation, diarrhea, and/or mucus in the stool. This condition affects everyone differently, with some having minor discomfort and others having more significant side effects disrupting their daily life.
We’ve all heard of probiotics, the good bacteria we can get from foods that help us keep enough healthy bacteria in our gut. Did you know that there is also a type of fiber known as prebiotics that are just as important?
Innovation has led to many advances in health and recently a new technology developed at the University of Alberta has allowed us to launch a line of beta-glucan supplements that have tremendous power to naturally lower cholesterol. As described in a recent segment on Global News Edmonton.
Heart Disease is a scary topic! Unfortunately, heart diseases of many different kinds are continuing to be more common in all age groups. Heart dis...
Psyllium husk and barley beta-glucan are two fibers that can help you lower your cholesterol naturally. But what are these fibers? Compared to psyllium husk, barley beta-glucan fibre will lower your cholesterol naturally without the risk of esophageal obstruction, possible blockage of your digestive system, and allergic reactions among others.Â
In today’s world, people are taking increasingly more proactive steps towards living healthier, happier, and better lives. We know that a proactive approach to health care can improve our lives by preventing the development of disease and other negative health conditions. Maintaining healthy cholesterol isn’t something that many of us think of when it comes to proactive health.
February is commonly thought of as the heart month for love because of Valentine's Day, but it's much more than just the opportunity to tell someone you love them. February is the National Heart Month in both Canada and the USA; it is a time to bring awareness to the importance of heart disease and what we can do to prevent it.
Lowering your cholesterol is hard. But it doesn’t have to be. There is a simple, innovative way to lower your cholesterol, and that’s taking barley beta-glucan fiber.Â
Every year millions of North Americans are diagnosed by their doctors as having high cholesterol and are tasked with bringing their LDL and total c...
Our team is committed to our belief that natural foods and supplements are the key to healthy living and eating. This is why we are so excited abou...
