Many of us skip breakfast, aiming to hop on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, hoping to cut calories, or simply running out of time to manage morning food intake. Balanced blood sugar is important for all aspects of our lives, and so it’s worth taking a look at the research available to see what impact skipping …
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What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are wonderfully effective botanicals that support the body’s response to stress. They impact different aspects of our stress management systems (mineral balance, adrenals, brain, etc…). Adaptogens can offer a calm source of energy, improved mental clarity, athletic endurance, better sleep, and antioxidant support and have been used for centuries across the …
As part of my new Mental Health Monday initiative a couple of weeks ago on Instagram, I highlighted magnesium as a powerhouse mineral that we all need in our lives. I promised to follow up with more information on what forms of magnesium are best and what I recommend for brands. The research led me …
I’m all about baking from scratch but have to be super careful about certain ingredients. I’ve had a gluten free household for about 10 years and have avoided lactose for almost as much time. I’ve also recently discovered that eggs cause me problems. So, knowing that eggs can be replaced by gelatin or flax seeds, …
Immune Boosting Soup Hi, friends! Considering the state of affairs this spring, I wanted to devise a recipe that could help boost immunity. I researched and considered the vitamins and phytonutrients that are shown to be effective in enhancing immunity or interfering with viruses on some level. Chicken soup has long been touted for its …
Becoming a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Big announcement – I went back to school! The itch to study struck again, and I enrolled in a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) program with the Nutritional Therapy Association. This is something that had been on my heart and mind for months. Sure, I already have a fantastic …
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