Digestive Health 101 Our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms—at least 1000 different species of known bacteria with more than 3 million genes! About one third of our bacteria, also called gut flora, is common to most people, while the remaining two thirds is specific to the individual. What … [Read more...] about Digestive Health 101 (i.e. gut wellness=whole body wellness)
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3 New Ways to Repair Leaky Gut
3 New Ways to Repair Leaky Gut Leaky gut is a trending topic and it's no wonder why with today's industrialized food system, the chronic stress (fear) epidemic and environmental toxins found in our water, soil, air and food system. It is because of these very things that many individuals are … [Read more...] about 3 New Ways to Repair Leaky Gut
3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes
You were born to be real, not to be perfect. - unknown 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes Working full-time, raising children or simply keeping up with the flow of life can make eating healthy a challenge. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be time consuming. And even … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes
7 Ways to Eliminate Hormone Disruptors
Endocrine disruptors can increase production of certain hormones, decrease production of others and interfere with hormone signaling. - EWG 7 Ways to Eliminate Hormone Disruptors The topic of hormones and hormone imbalance seems to be trending at the moment, as it should be, since more and more … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Eliminate Hormone Disruptors
“Hold the Mayo” Potato Salad Recipe
Potatoes used to scare me. I literally thought I would get fat if I ate too many "starchy" foods, which included potatoes. I admit, I once had carb-phobia and I steered clear of these root vegetables as if they would give me the plague. It wasn't until I learned how truly healthy, organic potatoes … [Read more...] about “Hold the Mayo” Potato Salad Recipe
Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!
Summer is here! This means we get to enjoy delicious cooling foods while we bask in the heat of the sublime sunshine...or hibernate near an AC! And when you're looking for ways to cool yourself down, don't pass up this satiating Honeydew Gazpacho Soup recipe. This healthy, mouth-watering gazpacho is … [Read more...] about Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!