Well Balanced brain food

The internet is full of contradicting information and all or nothing diet plans that can only get us in a tizzy. What you feed your brain matters! We strive to provide you with the best “brain food” on our blog: inspirational, encouraging, and evidence-based. Take a look around!

Herb Maple Mustard Pork Loin

Herb Maple Mustard Pork Loin The protein star of your dinner is here! Our Herb Maple Mustard Pork...

Do you need to avoid dairy? Dairy and inflammation connection.

Dairy gets a lot of attention in health circles. Some say it’s inflammatory, others say it’s...

How to Reduce Inflammation with Diet (Evidence-Based Guide)

Learn how to reduce inflammation with diet using evidence-based strategies. Discover anti-inflammatory foods, what to limit, and simple tips that work.

Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Cabbage and Carrot Slaw Do you enjoy eating slaw but you really want a healthier version that...

Strawberry Chia Pudding

Strawberry Chia Pudding Want a dessert that's loaded with fiber, good for your gut and...

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.