Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a super food packed with nutrition. It is an excellent substitute for foods that are high in carbs but low in nutritional value, such as white rice, white pasta and potatoes. It is ideal for most diets, including vegetarian and vegan, because it is high in protein. One cup has about 8 grams of protein and is full of fiber, to help you feel fuller longer. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, make it ideal for anyone with diabetes, or those

Your microbiota, your gut bacteria, gut symbiosis, these are all different terms for the same thing. Keep your gut bacteria in balance is important to keeping your body healthy. It should be your top priority. Our gut regulates mood and behavior, regulates immunity function, modulates digestive hormone release and it completely depends on what you are asking it to digest, including stress. There are simple ways to keep your microbiota happy. I begin my day with a smoothie. Ke