Baca Family Practice

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

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03/07/2026

03/07/2026

02/25/2026

When you freeze bread, the starch molecules undergo a process called retrogradation, where they "crystallize" into Resistant Starch. Your body can't fully digest this form of starch, so it acts more like fiber. 2026 data shows that the combination of freezing then toasting creates the most resistant starch, lowering the Glycemic Index (GI) of a standard white loaf significantly. You get the same taste with a much steadier insulin response. More reasons to eat avocado toast! 🥑🍞👨🏻‍⚕️

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

There's a specific microbe called *Lactobacillus reuteri* missing in 95-96% of the population, and its absence could be linked to a host of modern health issues. It aids in seratonin production, since 90% of seratonin is produced in the gut.

This microbe, when restored, has been shown in studies to increase oxytocin, the "love hormone," which can improve social behavior and even impact physical attributes like skin thickness and muscle mass.

The original discoverer found this microbe everywhere in the 1960s, even in breast milk, but over time, it's virtually disappeared from the human microbiome, likely due to antibiotics and modern living. It makes you wonder how much of our current health crises, from gut issues to social isolation, could be tied to losing these fundamental microbes.

Something our bodies were meant to have can have such widespread beneficial effects, from better sleep to improved body composition and even potentially reversing chronic conditions. Taking your probiotics & prebiotics is good for your health all around💖👍🏼👨🏻‍⚕️

02/15/2026