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The "5 R" Approach to Gut Health
Did you know that 70-80% of your immune system is housed in your gut? So it’s critical that your digestion is functioning properly. If...
Jun 6, 2024
The Dangers of Labeling Food as “Good” and “Bad”
Our culture labels certain foods as "good" such as vegetables and fish, or “bad” such ice cream and cake. We also tend to label ourselves...
May 23, 2024
What Is a High Vibration Diet? Why The Energy of Food Matters
Based on a principle rooted in physics and philosophy, everything that exists has its own unique vibration and frequency. Everything we...
Mar 25, 2024
Understanding Carbohydrates in Nutrition
People are often confused about carbohydrates and, like many things in the world of nutrition, there’s been a lot of controversy and...
May 23, 2023
Serotonin: Happiness Hormones Part 2
Welcome to Serotonin: Part 2 of the Happiness Hormone series here and on my podcast, Positively Anti-Inflammatory. Serotonin, known as...
Mar 22, 2023
What are Macronutrients, Why They’re Important, and Do You Need to Track them?
You’ve heard of macronutrients, but what exactly are they? How do they benefit your health? You’ve also heard of tracking macros. What...
Feb 22, 2023
Done With Diet Culture?
Could your eating habits use an upgrade? Are you done with diet culture and looking to create a healthier relationship with eating? Did...
Mar 9, 2022
Food Sensitivity, Intolerance, Or Allergy: What’s the Difference?
One of the most surprising things I learned in Nutritional Therapy school was that some foods, even “healthy” foods, can trigger not only...
Feb 23, 2022
What are Nightshades and Do They Cause Inflammation?
In 2018 I went on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). AIP is a strategy that uses lifestyle and diet to reduce pain, inflammation and relieve...
Dec 22, 2021
Winter Dehydration: What You Need to Know
Did you know that winter dehydration is a thing? Have you noticed you don’t feel as thirsty in the colder months as you do in warmer...
Aug 4, 2021
3 of the best gluten free breads ever!
In honor of my 9th anniversary of going gluten and dairy free (August 1, 2012), and this week’s podcast episode, “Going Gluten and Dairy...
Jul 28, 2021
3 Simple & Healthy Dairy-Free Summer Treats
In honor of summer and this week’s podcast episode, “Going Gluten and Dairy Free - Part 2 (Dairy!)” I am sharing 3 of my favorite simple,...
Dec 14, 2020
Probiotics and Prebiotics: Supporting Gut Health
When I was in Denver a few years ago I came across an establishment that only served kombucha. It was a kombucha bar that offered a few...
Dec 1, 2020
Digestive Issues? 9 Signs You Have Hypochlorhydria
Heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, or gas after meals? Digestive symptoms could be a sign you have hypochlorhydria, a condition where...
Sep 10, 2020
Get smart with these 7 brain-boosting foods
What organ is the boss of your body? Your brain! And what does your brain want? Good food! Specifically, your brain wants nutrient-rich...
Jul 20, 2020
What’s your poop telling you?
“I just had a life-changing poop -- It was better than sex!” - an old friend said enthusiastically to me, years ago. Maybe you haven't...
Jul 2, 2020
Health Hack: Chew Your Smoothie
I reckon you enjoy a smoothie from time to time? There are some fabulous benefits to drinking your greens (hopefully your smoothie...
Mar 4, 2020
Are you ready to win at nutrition?
Nutrition, what does it mean anyway? And can you win at nutrition? Yes, I think you can! This month we've focused on “All things...
Feb 18, 2020
Stuck in a Food Rut? How to Uplevel Your Health (and Life!) With Food Diversity
When you think about what you ate yesterday, or the day before, or even a few weeks or months ago, do you find you’re eating the same...
Feb 11, 2020
Are You Eating Enough Fat?
Do you remember the fat-free craze back in the 90’s? I admit it. I got caught up in that nonsense. I remember my college friends and I...
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