What Is Candida Albicans? Candida albicans (C. albicans for short), is a yeast, a member of the fungus family, which lives in our intestinal tract along with other good and bad microbes that together make up our gut microbiome. Our intestines are full of friendly bacteria that work for us by helping to digest foods, produce …
Today there are many options to eat local and to support our local farmers. We are all becoming more and more aware of the benefits of eating food closer to home. For starters, supporting our local farmers helps to support our local economy. Additionally, eating local offers us more nutrition overall. The moment a fruit …
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues can be complex and multi-faceted. We always recommend working with a trusted healthcare professional to put a plan in place that suits your individual needs. This guide will hopefully help you understand the basics of gut healing and give you a blueprint that you and your healthcare team can personalize for you! …
What is Fiber? Fiber Comes from plants- it is not naturally found in meat or animal products, such as eggs or milk. It is a type of carbohydrate, but unlike carbs, it is non-digestible and is not broken down into energy, but stays relatively intact as it passes through our digestive system. Fiber acts like …
Clean living is a way of life. It does not stop with your food, but in every way that we live. Approximately 1 billion pounds of pesticides are added to the environment each year, including hundreds of millions of pesticides are added to our conventional agriculture to control weeds, insects and disease…wait, what?!? While …
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Today we are shining the spotlight on Zinc! Read on to learn about why zinc is so important. What is Zinc? Zinc is a micronutrient and a mineral that is needed for over 300 enzymes in the body to work properly. You need zinc for growth, reproduction, immunity, digestion, gene expression, protein synthesis and thyroid …
The supplement business is booming! Over half of the U.S population takes vitamin or mineral supplements regularly and it is estimated that 40% of all dietary supplement sales are for vitamins and/or minerals. But since the supplement industry is not regulated by the FDA, quality and efficacy of these kinds of supplements falls into question …
What is CoQ10? Coenzyme Q (or CoQ10) is a vitamin like, fat-soluble substance found in every cell membrane in the body and synthesized in the mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell). However, unlike a lot of vitamins, it does not need to be obtained from the diet. It is found in especially large quantities in …
What causes Acid Reflux? Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that connects your stomach to your esophagus relaxes, allowing stomach acid to travel into your esophagus and causing the classic symptoms of burning, discomfort and indigestion. Some people may also experience frequent sore throats, bad breath, coughing or hoarseness. The tissue in your …
Most people don’t think too much about the importance of nutrition for brain health. Eating more whole foods and less processed foods is important for overall health. What do you think blueberries, salmon and coconut all have in common?? The answer is… ALL are BRAIN Foods! That’s right, eating these foods can actually protect your brain. We often …