You have heard how important it is to eat your vegetables. Did you know that fewer than 15% of the American population receives the proper number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day? These colorful foods contain TONS of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that our bodies need to function properly and ward off disease. If [...]
Oh, that warm cup of caffeine that delights the soul first thing in the morning! Many individuals rely on caffeinated beverages to get them started in the morning and to keep them going throughout the day. If that’s the case for you, then it’s time to find out why your body is not producing enough energy [...]
When you’re healing the gut, it is best NOT to snack. Our digestive system needs time in between meals to complete processing and metabolizing what we just ate. Your body has a process of sweeping away the food contents to ensure that bacteria doesn’t overgrow in the small intestine. If you are prone to a slower [...]
What lifestyle habits will keep your gut running nice and smoothly? Sleep Quality Receiving adequate and undisturbed sleep (7+ hours of sleep) each night is crucial for a healthy gut. Poor sleep quality causes a reduction in the amount and variety of our beneficial gut bacteria. And, it is a two way street, as gut bacteria can regulate [...]
I am in favor of receiving good nutrients and minerals via the foods we eat. Fiber is our gut bacteria's food source and a diet high in fiber is needed to maintain optimal gut health. Vegetables, fruits, legumes, and seeds are great sources of dietary fiber. You should receive between 25-50 grams of fiber per [...]
Your gut has a few needs to keep things running smoothly. Your gut wants to maintain a variety of beneficial bacteria, produce appropriate stomach acid, release sufficient enzymes to break your foods down, keep inflammation at bay, and release waste matters appropriately. If we feed our gut processed and packaged foods, we are not providing the [...]
What exactly is the gut? The gut is a long hollow tube that starts from the mouth and ends with the anus. Assisting this hollow tube are a few accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas) that facilitate the digestive process. Towards the end of the digestive tract, the large intestine is home to a multitude of beneficial gut bacteria that [...]
What goes ON your body is just as important as what goes IN your body: What are you absorbing through your personal care products? With all of the delightful smelling personal care products out there, it’s easy to choose your preferred product by your favorite scent. However, many of these common products, including shampoos, body [...]
Water is one of the most important building blocks of good health. We are made up of ~70% water and most people are just not receiving enough water each day. Just as important as receiving enough water is the quality of your water. Did you know that in 2015, about 77 million Americans were drinking water that [...]
You’ve probably heard many times that taking in a few deep breaths can help you remain calm and lower stress levels. Did you know how important receiving adequate oxygen is to our overall health? Your brain alone uses up a ton of oxygen, so the next time you find yourself having difficulty focusing or concentrating, [...]
