How does Fiber Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? August 19, 2021IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is surprisingly more common than you might think. Here are some quick facts about IBS to get you up to speed on what exactly it is: 13-20% of Canadians...
A Beginner's Guide for IBS July 27, 2021It is estimated that 10-15% of the world’s population have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorder that causes discomfort in the gut. Common symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating...
NutraStat Featured on Global News July 21, 2021Innovation has led to many advances in health and recently a new technology developed at the University of Alberta has allowed us to launch a line of beta-glucan supplements that...
Proactively Prevent High Cholesterol Without Sacrifices June 10, 2021High cholesterol. We have all heard of it and we know it's bad. The realist is, 1 in 3 of us will be diagnosed with high cholesterol at some point...
Soluble and Insoluble Fibres April 14, 2021Dietary fibre comes from the parts of plants that our bodies digest. There are two main types of fibre: soluble and insoluble. Both of these fibres have their own benefits...
Are You Getting Enough Fiber? March 23, 2021Did you know that depending on your age and gender, the amount of daily fiber you need is different? According to Health Canada, Canadians are consuming 10 - 20 grams...