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Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot
Is Leaky Gut a Real Thing?
More and more research suggests that your gut is deeply interconnected throughout your body—from the brain, to your heart, to your immune system, and even to your mood. This means that the foods and drinks you consume can directly affect your health and mood. The gut’s ability to selectively allow the foods we consume to be absorbed while keeping others out is only possible if the cells are working properly and physically joined together very tightly, via tight junctions.
Gimme Some (Science About) Sugar: What Happens When We Eat Sugar?
Our bodies need carbohydrates to provide us with energy and support brain function. It is only when we consume too much sugar too often that we can begin to gain weight.
Water: How much should you drink every day and why?
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recipes and meal planning
Ideas For Well Balanced Meals That Are Delicious and Nutritious.
Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancake Rolls with Berries
Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancake Rolls with Berries...
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew When the weather cools...
Dinner to Lunchbox: Quick and Healthy Back-to-School Meal Ideas
Back-to-school season is here, and for many busy...
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Get The Scoop and Join the Conversations About A Variety of Health and Wellness Books
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Bite Size Ideas, Tools, and Other Resources To Help You On Your Wellness Journey
Are All Fats Bad for Your Heart? The Truth About Healthy Fats
I’ve often heard people say, "I avoid fats because I want to eat healthy." While this belief is common, it’s rooted in decades of misinformation about fats. The truth? Healthy fats are essential for your body and mind....
10 Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Boost Heart Health
When it comes to maintaining overall well-being, your heart is the engine that keeps you going, and deserves special attention! If you want to keep your cholesterol in check, you’ll be happy to learn that managing...
Understanding LDL and HDL Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
Cholesterol often gets a bad rap, but did you know it’s essential for your body? Cholesterol plays a key role in building cells and producing hormones like vitamin D and estrogen. However, having too much or too little of...