You're Sweet Enough! I wish I could recommend indulging in those sweet treats to boost your immune system...but the verdict is still out on that. In fact, consuming excess added sugar (~100grams) can reduce your immune system function for up to 5 hours! Although 100 grams seems like a lot, it adds up pretty quickly through sugary [...]
We all know important nutrition is to maintain our health - it is the fuel which we use to function and the support we need to grow new cells and repair any damaged tissues. Superfoods for Super Smooth Skin: Antioxidants: antioxidants combat oxidative stress caused by free radicals, toxic molecules produced during normal oxygen metabolism within our [...]
Aging is inevitable. But aging gracefully is in your hands. As we age, we naturally lose the elasticity in our skin and begin noticing some nice little "life-lines" aka wrinkles peeking out. However, the degree to which we lose the elasticity of our skin and how many wrinkles show up is up to us! One of [...]
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 [...]
