Tag Archives: Probiotics

What’s the deal with Pro- biotics?

Lately there has been quite a bit of buzz going around through the media about the benefits of probiotics. What are they? Probiotics are live organisms that are thought to be beneficial to a host organism. In the last few years, there has been a greater awareness about the importance of a healthy digestive tract … Continue reading

Yogurt = Probiotic? Not always!

So what is the difference between getting your probiotics from commercial brand yogurt and Raw homemade yogurt or taking a Therapeutic grade probiotic supplement? Well, in short- A LOT! Commercial yogurts can easily have more carbohydrates than a candy bar! These carbs are in the form of a highly allergenic sugar called lactose, which is … Continue reading