Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How Diet and the Vagus Nerve Influence Our Health

We’ve all heard the phrase “gut feeling,” but did you know that our gut and brain are constantly communicating? This intricate relationship is known as the gut-brain connection,...

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Nutrients to Boost Your Brain Health

Did you know that while your brain only makes up about 2% of your body weight, it demands a hefty 20% of your daily energy intake? That’s a lot of fuel for one organ! Because of this,...

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Seasonal Superfoods for Fall: Boost Your Immune System Naturally

As the crisp air of fall settles in and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to adjust your eating habits and take advantage of the nutritious bounty that comes with the season....

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Intermittent Fasting: Types, Struggles, Tips, and Fasting-Friendly Foods

What Exactly Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that alternates between periods of eating and abstaining from food, focusing more on "when" you eat. This method...

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Diet vs. Weight Loss Drugs: Understanding the Pros, Cons, and Long-Term Effects

In the pursuit of weight loss, individuals often confront the choice between traditional diets, and now, weight loss drugs.  Each approach presents its own set of promises, risks, and...

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The Essential Link Between Sleep and Nutrition: A Guide to Optimal Health

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, sleep often takes a backseat to our busy schedules. Yet, it is during sleep that our bodies undergo essential processes for repair, recovery, and overall...

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Accountability and Weight Loss

When you set a goal, it involves you and only you. Achieving it is dependent on your hard work, consistency and perseverance. At the beginning you’re enthusiastic about setting goals and...

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The Standard American Diet (SAD) Is Killing Us…

Although we are one of the most prosperous countries on earth, we die younger and have higher rates of disease than other developed nations. We use the phrase "Standard American Diet" to describe...

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It’s Not Fishy After All

It’s Not Fishy After All
Science has long purported the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, from promoting brain and heart health and reducing inflammation to protecting against several chronic...

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Is Added Sugar Killing You?

Is Added Sugar Killing You?

What is “added sugar?” Added sugar is sugar that food companies add to their products to increase the flavor and/or extend the shelf life. Added sugar can be...

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For the Love of Meat

There’s nothing quite like cutting into a juicy steak and taking that first bite. And who doesn’t love bacon on absolutely everything? From breakfast to salads, bacon adds a salty...

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Alcohol and its effect on your gut!

Studies show that alcohol increases bad gut bacteria which leads to mood imbalances, weight gain, increased fatigue, food allergies and intolerances and even skin issues. The good news is that...

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