The Importance of Sleep It might sound like a cliche, but SLEEP IS SO IMPORTANT. So much of what happens while we sleep and the science behind WHY we actually need to sleep is still being researched and discovered. But, we know that getting the prescribed 7-9 hours nightly is something that many of us …
There is a lot of hype surrounding probiotics these days, but have you heard about prebiotics and postbiotics? This blog answers all your questions about these three: what they are, how to eat more of them, and how they benefit you! UNDERSTANDING THE MICROBIOME Did you know that humans are composed mostly of bacteria cells? …
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What Exactly is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, spelt, triticale, bulgar and kamut. It is actually made up of two smaller proteins: the glutenins and gliadins. Gluten is a sticky molecule, so it helps hold baked foods together and gives them their chewy texture. What is a Gluten …
Spotlight on Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin found in food and also synthesized by our gut bacteria. Read on to learn more about how it contributes to overall health and certain conditions/disease states that might benefit from B6 supplementation. Functions of Vitamin B6 Involved in energy metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates …
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an ancient practice that has become more popular in recent years. It is exactly how it sounds: essentially you take a break from the fed state (eating) and spend more time in the fasted state (not eating). Some of the most touted benefits of IF are better brain health/memory, increased weight …
Fifty years ago our food came from a farm, a garden or the butcher down the road. Today, we walk into a grocery store and are surrounded by hundreds of thousands of food items filled with preservatives and chemicals that we can barely pronounce. It’s true…we have over complicated the food system. It is time …
There is no doubt that many of us our ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, but with 2021 a blank page ready to tell your story, you may feel like many others, that resolutions and promises of change must be made for the year ahead. For sure, resolutions can be helpful when trying …
We all know the saying that when one woman goes to the bathroom, they all go. Well, guess what? Our hormones also like to travel together. So, when one hormone goes, they typically all go together! Getting our hormones in check is multi-dimensional and just taking supplements or medications to balance them out is not …
The term menopause simply means the end of menstruation (menses + pause) and marks the end of a woman’s fertile years. Levels of the sex hormones fall as the ovaries stop producing high levels of estrogen and progesterone that are needed for reproduction. Menopause is often viewed as negative, but it’s not an illness! It’s …
The holiday season is officially upon us! This end-of-the-year time period is traditionally a challenge for maintaining healthy eating habits. It can be tempting to fall into an all or nothing mentality around the holidays: either being too restrictive with your food choices or throwing all your healthy habits out the door. So, let’s challenge …