This post will soon appear as a guest blog for Crohns.net. Desserts are challenging for anyone who is concerned about their health, and especially for someone with gut issues! That said, dessert at the end of the meal can be a lovely ritual for a holiday or special occasion, and add a feeling of completeness to a meal. What’s Wrong with Dessert? For people with digestive problems, sugar can
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Breastfeeding, Immune Function, and Healthy Gut Bacteria
Earlier today, my husband, Daylon, sent me an article about a new study that shows that breastfeeding is linked to a healthy gut in infants because of the way specific genes are expressed. While the conclusions of this study are fascinating, the details are esoteric and the article is too science-y for me. Since Daylon has a Ph.D. in molecular embryology and works in the medical field, I asked