Prebiotics 101
In a nutshell, prebiotics feed our friendly gut microbes that are so important for good health. Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favorite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fiber and resistant starch. The same fiber that keeps us feeling full slows...
Foods That Will Quickly Satisfy Your Appetite
Have you ever notice that some foods quickly satisfy your appetite while others give you the munchies an hour later? That can make the advice to "stop eating when you feel full" a bit tricky if you're picking foods that aren't filling. That's a phenomenon called satiety. It's the feeling...
Thinking of Going Dairy-free? Here are 6 Great Substitutes
You may already be avoiding dairy or are considering going dairy-free. You may have intolerance, have been told by a healthcare provider to eliminate dairy, or just want to have less of it. Either way, dairy is not an essential nutrient, and there are lots of things...
Do I Have a Leaky Gut?
There’s a lot of interest in leaky gut these days. Wellness and health professionals are talking about the many conditions and all-too-common symptoms that may be linked to leaky gut. Intolerances, joint pain, allergies, and even autoimmune diseases can all be traced back to leaky gut. But what exactly is leaky...
Do I Need Vitamin B12 “shots”?
You may have come across clinics offering vitamin B12 “shots” (a.k.a intramuscular cobalamin injections) and wondered whether you should I get one too. I often get asked; what’s the difference between oral and vitamin B12 “shots”? Is there a difference between types of vitamin B12? (did you...
Five Ways to Naturally Stop Bloating
Have you ever felt a bit over bloated or gassy in the belly after a meal? Not surprising, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms may come from build up gas, reactions to...
Need a Mood Lift? Eat This.
There no doubt that what you eat can affect how you feel. Both mental and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. While, we don't know the exact mechanisms how food and nutrition help,...
Why You Should Use a Customized Meal Plan
What is a Meal Plan? In a nutshell, a meal plan is a planning tool that helps you answer the “what's for dinner?” question only once per week. With a meal plan at hand, you are not wrecking your brain over what to eat for breakfast,...
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is not a diet. It is a pattern of eating with intermittent periods of fasting and feasting. It limits when you eat and not what you eat, which eliminates the need to count calories while still losing weight. Some believe that...
Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Soup
Summer is nearly over, but there is still time to enjoy some light and refreshing food! This recipe combines fresh vegetables, heart-healthy olive oil, fish and seafood. Fish such as tilapia, haddock, salmon, and sole are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Shellfish including shrimp, squid,...
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