FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

gut health

The Fibre Gap: Why Most Aren’t Getting Enough—and What to Do About It 

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Fibre is an essential nutrient for overall health; It plays a key role in digestion, supports gut and heart health, and helps regulate blood sugar. Despite these benefits, many adults consume only half of the recommended daily intake. This is often referred to as the “fibre gap”. Why does the Fibre Gap Exist? The fibre … Read more

Nourishing the Gut-Brain Connection 

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Did you know your mind and gut are connected? Having “butterflies” in your stomach when you are nervous or having an upset stomach when you are stressed is proof that our brain and gut are talking to each other.    But How?   Your digestive tract contains about 100 million neurons, known as the enteric nervous system, earning it the … Read more

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