Posts by Kylie Ivanir MS, RD

Herbs and spices have long been celebrated not only for their culinary use but for the wide range of health benefits they can provide.    Fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, and parsley are packed with nutrients like chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, as well as polyphenols that contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory…

Sweet potatoes are an incredibly nutrient dense starchy root vegetable that can be a great addition to many meals.   Sweet potatoes are very high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which are important for overall health. Fiber helps promote regularity, balance blood sugar, and feeds the beneficial bacteria in our gut.    Orange and…

Throughout different phases of life, there are certain supplements we may want to consider to help boost our overall health. As you enter your 30s and 40s, consider these additions to your diet:   1) High quality, wild caught marine collagen supplement. Supplementing with collagen can be beneficial because after around age 30 or 40,…

Magnesium is a mineral involved in many critical functions in the body.    Magnesium helps support bone health, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and nerve function. Top sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, black beans, kidney beans, edamame, brown rice, potato with skin, cacao, avocado, salmon, and beef. Despite the fact that magnesium…

You’ve probably heard of or seen the shelves in your local grocery store stocked with kombucha. Kombucha is a fermented sugared tea that contains probiotic bacteria. Given the recent popularity of this drink, you may be wondering about the pros and cons, and whether or not this fizzy drink is actually healthy.    Kombucha does…

While some people love a morning cup of coffee, others find that coffee makes them anxious or jittery. For those looking for a change, green tea can be a great swap for coffee or other caffeinated beverages.    While green tea does have caffeine, one cup contains about 30% less caffeine than a cup of…

Have you considered that what you’re eating may be keeping you up at night?   High fat and fried foods Indeed, there are various foods that can impact sleep, including high fat or fried foods. Foods high in saturated fat, such as cheese or fried foods, take the body longer to digest. This can make…

The trend of adding adaptogens such as ashwaganda, lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, l-theanine, turmeric, and others to coffee has increased in popularity.    These herbal pharmaceuticals have been in use in Chinese and Ayurvedic healing traditions for centuries, touted for their ability to promote well-being, help the body combat stress, and increase energy. As their…

I love my morning cup of coffee as much as the next person. However, too much of anything can be detrimental to our health, and this certainly includes coffee. If you are a coffee drinker, how can you tell if you’re drinking too much?   One sign you’re drinking too much coffee and need to…

Brussels sprouts may be an acquired taste (do you know any children who like them?!). However, given their health promoting properties, they’re a taste worth getting used to!   They’re loaded with fiber   Brussels sprouts are high in soluble fiber, plant carbohydrates the body does not digest. When consumed, soluble fiber acts like a…