Blog categorized as Nutrition 101
We've all heard that we 'should eat our fruits and veggies' to be healthy... it's been advice we've faced as long back as we can remember. I think we all know that plant foods are good for us. I think we've all had it seared into our brains that plants are good for us... yet, many of us still find i...
We all know that seasonal slump that just seems to take over as winter sets. Many of us experience the winter blues, not realizing that it might be related to our own nutrition... vitamin D in particular.
Vitamin D may be called a "vitamin," but it acts more like a hormone in your body. Its...
We've had a whole bunch of blogs related to the gut and health of that microbiome. We've talked about pre-biotics, pro-biotics, and ways to help support a healthy gut. But did you know there is such a thing as POST-biotics?
Before we get started, let's do a quick review:
Probiotics: These microor...
We've talked a lot in previous posts about the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Most of our posts have talked about how to use foods to help grow the healthy bacteria in our gut naturally. But let's be honest... it involves work. And with all of these millions and billions of micr...
When it comes to nutrition, you've probably heard the advice to "eat the rainbow." But what does that mean, and why is it so important? The answer lies in the vibrant colors of natural foods and the powerful compounds known as polyphenols that they contain. In this article, we'll dive into...
The poet may say “The eyes are the window to the soul”. But today we’ll learn about how the doctor says “The macula are the windows to the brain’s carotenoid reserves”.
Ok, so the poets win the battle as far as words that roll off the tongue, but today we’re going to use some interesting new research...
Time to get nerdy! Today we’re talking about calcium, where your body stores it, how it’s used, and what happens if we develop a deficiency. There are several related variables here, so we’re going to have to cover some details about blood chemistry to ensure you understand how to support ...
Hi there! There is a lot of wisdom to be found within traditional diet practices. For most of recorded history, humans ate whole grains primarily, fine white flour only became commonly available with the advent of the industrial revolution.
Whole grains contain more protein, more fiber, a...
Over the last few weeks, we’ve discussed all the live bacteria in our guts that can improve our health, our mood, and digestion. One of the wonders of the modern world is the way that our food producers respond to changing science. I can remember it seems like just yesterday when the first Gre...
Hi! Let’s talk about one of those buzzwords I know you’ve heard tossed around in recent years: probiotics. Scientific understanding is always evolving. In the 20th century, we cured many diseases that plagued humanity with the development of antibiotics. We gained the ability to ...