What is so important about reducing snacking?Let’s dive right in!We have something called the Migrating Motor Complex within our small intestine. The function of the MMC is to clear debris into the large intestine!As we eat, our food moves from...
Good news: what you eat can potentially help negate the harmful effects of BPA.Did you know that we can literally turn on or off specific genes in our cells by our environment?This field of study is called epigenetics. I could get pretty nerdy on thi...
Have you noticed that you react to a lot of different foods, even healthy ones?Or maybe your practitioner has told you to go low FODMAP or do an elimination diet?First, let’s talk about why someone may be reacting to all different kinds of foods.&nbs...
Did you know that abdominal bloating and distention are 2 of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal symptoms?!Bloating and distention can develop for multiple reasons: food intolerances, a previous infection that disturbed the intestinal microbi...
We have enzymes that get secreted along our GI tract which help our body to break down food.These digestive enzymes break down the food we eat, therefore allowing us to absorb more nutrients!Some common symptoms of digestive enzyme insufficiency:Diar...
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Happy Halloween!In honor of today’s holiday… I wanted to share with you my ALL TIME favorite recipe that I make every year at this time. PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESEYes, making a plant based cheese sauce using pumpkin. It’s a thing 😋Before you scro...
Did you know that sprouts have amazing nutrients to support our gut health?Specifically: sulforaphane.This powerful nutrient can:🌱 Aid in correcting dysbiosis by increasing healthy gut bacteria🌱 Reduce pathogenic bacteria in the gut 🌱 Repair...
Are you interested in how to support your body’s detoxification pathways from environmental toxins?The REAL foundation of our health is diet and lifestyle. So, I have joined with 48 other world-renowned health and wellness experts to share with you t...
You have probably heard that that gut health is the center of overall health. Within the intestines is a mucosal layer, and when that starts to fray, larger molecules can start to pass through. This is the essence of “leaky gut”. If ou...
