Ahh, gut health. There’s plenty of talk about it these days - and for good reason. Several factors are thought to disrupt the normal intestinal environment and contribute to a “leaky gut”, which is becoming increasingly common.
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Ahh, gut health. There’s plenty of talk about it these days - and for good reason. Several factors are thought to disrupt the normal intestinal environment and contribute to a “leaky gut”, which is becoming increasingly common.
Do you have “tummy troubles” (i.e. pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and/or constipation), skin issues like acne, eczema or rosacea or autoimmune disease? If you do, you’re not alone, and this post is all about one of the lesser-known health conditions that could be the underlying culprit to all of your symptoms!
Did you know that elimination diets can help to identify food sensitivities that you may not otherwise be able to figure out?
A healthy and happy gut can be the foundation for a healthy and happy you. But there’s a massive amount of information out there on what to ditch and what to eat, read this post to get some clarity…
“Pre”biotics? Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health…
There are lots of things we can do to stay healthy and reduce infections naturally during cold season or any time of the year…
Let’s count the reasons to go dairy free: allergy, intolerance, preference or simply to try new recipe. I can help you make delicious and super-simple substitutes for the most popular dairy products. You won’t miss them!
I'm sharing with you the signs and signals your body uses to communicate how much water it needs. I also have a list of non-water drinks and foods (yes foods!) that count toward your daily water intake.
Leaky gut - What it is? How does it happen? What are the symptoms? What to eat and cut out of your diet to help soothe it. All of these in a jam-packed post for you.
Sugar is not a health food, as you know. And “added sugars” (ones that are not naturally found in whole foods like fruit) are particularly bad. They’re not only bad for diabetes; but, also for your waistline, mood, and energy levels, read more…