We’ve discussed the importance of supporting your microbiota. Maybe you’d like to increase your intake of fermented foods, but have you noticed how expensive they are? If you’ve purchased live, organic fermented foods such as sauerkraut or kimchi, they can really add up over time. But did you know that making your own fermented veggies …
One of the toughest things to do when you’re finally feeling better after days of being bed-ridden from illness is to continue to rest. However, this could possibly be the most important thing you can do in order to fully recover. As adults, we tend to push ourselves too hard. When we get sick, we …
If you’ve been reading my blog/beamer posts, you’ve often seen me write about good nutrition. Sadly, nutrition is one of those things that’s often overlooked when seeking ways to boost immunity, reduce inflammation and improve health. I can’t stress enough how important good nutrition is when seeking to balance, restore and build your vitality. Here …
Nutrition & Supplementation When it comes to diet, I first want to emphasize that one size does NOT fit all. Foods that cause inflammation, leading to disease and increased pain, may not have the same effect on another. One of the neatest branches of nutrition in its infant stages is “Nutrigenomics,” which combines the study …
When someone refers to macronutrients, they are referring to the three components: proteins carbohydrates fats/oils Proteins (4 calories per gram) Proteins are made of amino acids, small units necessary for growth and tissue repair. Animal foods such as meat, fish, poultry, milk and eggs are rich in protein. Good plant sources of protein are beans, …
I know, it’s winter and you may not be that into drinking cold things at the moment, but one of the easiest (and tastiest!) ways to get fruits, vegetables and herbs into your body is through drinking a smoothie! You could always go to the freezer section of most grocery stores and find smoothie blends, …
Poop: we all do it, but not many people like to talk about it (I think that’s normal). But it’s a very important thing to know about, because it can give some insight into your health and digestive function. The above graphic is called the Bristol Stool Chart and is the “gold standard” when …
Breakfast Toss chopped banana into a bowl of whole grain cereal. Blend fresh or frozen berries with your favorite milk to make a fruit smoothie. Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra boost! Add diced tomatoes, red peppers and baby spinach to an omelette. Lunch Add sliced tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot and …
It can be very confusing (and frankly overwhelming) when faced with the plethora of options out there regarding “building a healthy gut.” How do you decide what products are right for you? Here are a few things to consider. Pros of fermented foods such as kombucha, yogurt, kefir, etc. provide external digestion of your food …
Microbes are important for gut health proper digestion healthy immune system better brain function more! Some foods you can eat to increase the number of bacteria green veggies inulin found in artichokes (globe and Jerusalem) onions garlic leeks legumes polyphenols – the microbiota uses (rocket fuel) as energy sources and convert to other useful chemicals …
