Is there a relationship between gut health and emotional wellbeing? A recent study linked bacteria in the gut to positive emotions, healthier emotion management skills, and better physical health. Over 200 women in the study filled out a survey assessing their feelings and how they handled emotions, as well as providing stool samples.

The study found people who suppressed their emotions had a less diverse gut microbiome, and those who reported happier feelings had lower levels of certain bacteria compared to people who had more negative emotions having more of those bacteria.

Some foods to support your gut health and ultimately your emotional and physical health include: organic fruits and vegetables, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, fiber rich foods. Remember your best source for diet, nutrition, and supplement information is your Metabolic Typing Advisor, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.

Is zero-calorie sugar replacement healthy?

A new study showed the sugar replacement called erythritol, found in stevia, monk-fruit and keto reduced-sugar products, has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death.

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.  Erythritol is popular because it looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, and you can bake with it too.

A study of 3000 people found the higher levels of erythritol found in blood samples were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within three years.

If you are looking for a healthy alternative for your sweets craving, fruit is nature’s candy and is packed with vitamins and minerals that help your body function.