by Brenda Watson | Jan 12, 2015 | Antibiotics, Children, Infancy, Obesity, Pregnant women, The Skinny Gut Diet
Antibiotic overuse is a problem that I discuss on a regular basis. One of the most detrimental effects of antibiotic overuse is the increase in obesity it is thought to contribute to. Dr. Smith recently blogged about the use of antibiotics during early infancy and its...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 3, 2014 | Diet, Human Microbiome, Prebiotics, Probiotics & Gut Flora, The Skinny Gut Diet
You’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but never has it rung more true than it does now. According to researchers from Washington State University, Granny Smith apples act as a prebiotic in the gut, altering the bacteria in obese...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 25, 2014 | Recipes, The Skinny Gut Diet
For a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without adding on the pounds, these chocolate pumpkin cups are the perfect choice. I keep them on hand for a sweet treat without the sugar. These chocolate cups have only 0.5 teaspoons of sugar (that includes sugar that...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 24, 2014 | Antibiotics, Children, Human Microbiome, Obesity
Antibiotic overuse during childhood is rampant. Most physicians, often at the parent’s urging, will prescribe an antibiotic for colds, flu, and ear infections even though antibiotic prescription is not indicated in such cases. Antibiotics are unnecessary for these...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 19, 2014 | Recipes, The Skinny Gut Diet
Homemade stuffing is one of the biggest temptations at Thanksgiving dinner for those of us who are limiting grains and starches. But rest assured that I have a delicious breadless stuffing option that you and your family will love. 60 minutes to prepare and cook...
