Nutrition for the Menopausal Woman

We’ve heard people describe menopause as a second puberty, which was uncomfortable enough the first time around! Common symptoms of menopause, like increased appetite, mood changes, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, can lead to struggles with weight gain, more cravings, and emotional eating. It’s frustrating for women to be “doing all the right things,” but not […]

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September 30, 2024

Listen to Your Gut

Did you know that your gut health affects your mood, focus, and overall wellbeing? Think about it – How many times have you heard someone say, “my stomach is turning” when they’re nervous, or “listen to your gut” when making an important decision? In a sense we have always known that our gut health plays […]

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August 15, 2024

Summer Vacations and Your Health Goals

Summer is just beginning, though with the taste of hotter days we have had it feels like July already. Summer means time for vacations, whether that is across the ocean, across the country, or across the state. Wherever you are on your health journey, these situations can toss a wrench into your routine. Ideally, you […]

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May 29, 2024

May = Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean Diet is worthy of being recognized and celebrated as it is one of the more well-researched and highly recommended eating patterns for its many benefits related to disease prevention and healthy aging. Some benefits include lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and events (mainly heart attacks and strokes), lowering the risk for cancer, […]

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May 2, 2024

Gut Health & Probiotic Supplementation 

Probiotics? Prebiotics? Synbiotics? Postbiotics? These terms are everywhere & it feels like a different type of “biotic” is released every other day! It can be overwhelming seeing these different but similar terms frequently talked about online. In today’s post we will be discussing what each of these terms mean, and if all the hype that […]

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April 5, 2024

Carbohydrates are Essential to a Healthy Diet!

Carbohydrates (or carbs) can sometimes have a bad reputation among people trying to lose weight or manage diabetes. Our body relies on carbs to function properly. They are the body’s preferred source of energy, plus they provide key nutrients, like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Without them, people can experience low energy, fatigue, and brain fogginess […]

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April 3, 2024

Gut Health & Chronic Disease

Welcome back to another blog post in our gut health series! This one is going to a be bit science heavy, but bear with me, the knowledge you will gain and can apply to your own health is worth the read.  “Researchers have been able to see a connection between diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, […]

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March 25, 2024

Gut Health & Immunity

So, we have already discussed the relationship between nutrition & immunity in a previous blog post. We reviewed how healthy lifestyle habits can have a positive impact on immune health – but today we will go a step further. The healthiness of our gut is also involved in keeping a strong immune system. Having the […]

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March 5, 2024

Beating the Bloat

We have ALL been there…that uncomfortable, full feeling in your stomach that makes you want to put on your comfiest sweatpants and not leave the house. Sometimes the bloating resolves within a few days, but other times it seems to hang around ALL THE TIME. This, understandably, is exceedingly frustrating. So, why does this happen, […]

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March 5, 2024

Benefits of Sustainable Farming

In a world where the demand for food is constantly on the rise, sustainable farming practices have become a beacon of hope for creating a healthier and more environmentally friendly future. As we navigate the kaleidoscope of concerns about climate change, soil health, and the quest for the perfect avocado toast, sustainable agriculture emerges as […]

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February 28, 2024