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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Magnesium is essential to our health and has over 300 roles in ensuring our body is functioning at its best. From sleep disturbances, to gut health to mood to regulating heartbeat rhythms, this mineral is not one we want to miss. With approximately 80% of the adult population being deficient, its important to recognize why …
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 …
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 …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 8 women (12%) in the U.S will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. This year alone, 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer have been diagnosed, and it is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in …
Football season is here! But do you feel that tailgate food isn’t lining up with your health goals? You’re not alone. Social events surrounding food can be really stressful. But, armed with some tips to help you combat mindless munching, tailgates can become fun again! Munch Mindfully Part of the reason we often overeat at …
With dairy intolerances and vegan diets on the rise, many individuals are turning to drinking more nut milks. I don’t know about you, but I love experimenting with a varieties of nut milks. However, it isn’t always easy to find one that is made up of more ingredients than necessary. Not to mention, when I …
Over the past several decades, Americans have slowly and steadily begun to rely on meals away from home and convenience foods. With more women working than ever (hands up to that!), business travel and increased kid activities, it is no wonder why we have begun to rely on more convenient ways of eating. Unfortunately, meals …
The Magic of Mushrooms The medicinal use of mushrooms has provided health benefits for centuries. Taken in powder forms, tinctures, teas or supplement form, mushrooms have incredibly powerful nutrient dense properties that have been studied and shown to help boost the immune system, fight cancer, promote heart health, reduce inflammation, balance hormones and contribute to …