Lectins, not to be confused with leptin, the hunger/fullness hormone, are carbohydrate binding proteins that have been implicated in destroying the gut wall, and also in the treatment…
Fiber is used as food for the good bacteria in our gut, and reduces the absorption of glucose. Fiber fuels a healthy gut, by helping to increase the…
With back to school comes fall sports, which means busy afternoons and evenings and meals on the go. Today, I want to share some tips for fueling and…
You’ll hear all the time to EAT THE RAINBOW, and this refers to eating fruits and vegetables of all colors, as much as you can! In fact, a…
Once upon a time, I thought it was going to be so fun to pack school lunches. Looking at Pinterest, it looks exciting and creative, right? My son…
Those who eat more fruits and vegetables, and especially vegetables in their diet, have a reduced risk of many cancers, most notably breast cancer for women(1, 2, 3) . …
WHAT IS CURCUMIN? Curcumin is the bright yellow pigment in turmeric that gives it its bright color, and has been found to have cancer preventative activity. BENEFITS OF…
During summer and the school year with sports, we’re on the go often, needing to pack healthy eats with us to fuel up! With proper planning, you can…
I just finished reading Genius Foods by Max Lugavere, which is a book focusing on brain health and the prevention of dementia. Did you know that diet is…
Adaptogens are substances that help the body to respond to stress by bringing the adrenal system back to normal levels. Many herbs fill this role, and can help…