If you checked out yesterdays post (Your gut has feelings too) you are probably aware of the fact that the gut might have something to do with today’s title I’m amazed with the body’s ability to influence us through the gut. I have to honestly say I haven’t really paid too much attention to this …
The other day I came across a video which put things in perspective. Supposedly our gut is the second brain of the body. The gut got its own set of neurotransmitters that takes care of more than digestion as it can control the guts behavior. We often refer to our gut feeling when we are trying to analyze a situation and guess what? Various emotions are actually made in the gut.
Check out this video and get inspired to take care of your gut.
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April 16, 2012
This is a great alternative to eating oatmeal in the morning. Also, it’s gluten free and it contains all branch chained amino acids your body needs making quinoa a complete protein. Additionally, quinoa is a good source of fiber and phosphorous and is high in magnesium and iron as well as folate, zinc, copper, manganese …
The other day the topic of the difference between grains and seeds came up while discussing my fave seed that is considered a grain; quinoa. So this is the low down on the difference: Grains: A small edible fruit that is hard on the outside. Stems from the grass family. Seeds: A small embryonic plant …