Top Pre- and Probiotic Foods to Fix Your Gut

Up until very recently, most of us had never heard the word prebiotic. Now it's a household name and synonymous with gut and microbiome health. Here's why: Probiotics can't do it alone; they need nourishment—and that's where prebiotics come in.

Foods such as asparagus, raw honey, onions, and barley are rich in compounds that encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. And there's a big benefit to getting your prebiotics from food: Inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and other prebiotic compounds added to some probiotic supplements are chemically derived and can, in some cases, cause bloating, gas, and diarrhea in their isolated form.

Feed your healthy bacteria, nourish your gut, and enhance your overall health by giving these foods a staring role on your plate.

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Meet Your Daily Mineral Quota with These 3 Herbs

Many of our daily minerals come from food, especially from plants. And many of the plants we think of as natural remedies are, in fact, mineral-rich herbs. Added bonus: since the minerals in these herbs are in the form of organic compounds, they are easy for your body to absorb and assimilate.

Are Your Eyes Healthy?

Like so many other aspects of health, people consider vision loss a normal part of aging—along with gray hair and wrinkles. We tend to simply assume that the need for eyeglasses or development of eye disease, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, is an unavoidable part of the aging process.

But is this true? No! There are many holistic remedies that help protect your eyes and vision.

There Are Plenty of Good Reasons to Drink Organic Wine

In terms of body, finish, and other tasting notes, organic wines have received mixed reviews. There is much discussion and dissension among winemakers and wine lovers as to the quality of organic versus traditional wines. We picked our favorite organic & biodynamic winemakers—you be the judge.

How to Make Your Food Taste Great Without Salt

Salt substitutes give food—from cooked foods to raw veggies—that salty flavor without any of the health worries. There are several different options on the market, though, with various ingredients and price points. How can you know which is best for you? Try one of these four options.

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