The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that not only help us digest our food but actually play a massive role in a number of things that have seemingly nothing to do with digestion, from impacting mood to boosting immunity. In fact, researchers have found that 70 percent of the … [Read more...] about 4 Simple ways to strengthen your gut health
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This little known weed is a powerful source of plant-based omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential fat that the body can’t produce on its own and that we need to survive. They are key for improving cardiovascular health and can help to lower blood pressure. Omega-3s are primarily found in animal-based diets, which helps to explain why a … [Read more...] about This little known weed is a powerful source of plant-based omega-3s
This simple eating tip will improve digestion and boost your energy levels
Want a simple way to help boost your digestion and improve your energy levels? Make sure to chew your food completely! As obvious as it may seem, properly chewing your food is incredibly important. Digestion takes more energy than perhaps any other function in the body, so when … [Read more...] about This simple eating tip will improve digestion and boost your energy levels
Why you should enjoy more “tiny” plant-based foods
When it comes to diet, we tend to focus solely on the types of foods we eat, but if you ask functional nutritionist Deanna Minich, Ph.D., she will tell you the size of your food is also very important. In a recent podcast for mindbodygreen, Minich explained that smaller … [Read more...] about Why you should enjoy more “tiny” plant-based foods
3 Easy-to-implement ways to support your kids’ immune systems
As a parent, there are a few simple changes you can make to your child’s daily regimen that can do wonders in boosting their immune resilience. At a time where immunity has never seemed so important, here are three immunity-boosting lifestyle interventions you can make that … [Read more...] about 3 Easy-to-implement ways to support your kids’ immune systems
