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What’s the deal? Read any menu, scan any product, or read any health blurb and you will see the topic “gluten-free” or a claim that staying away from gluten is good for you.    So let’s break it down. First, what is gluten? Gluten is a type of protein that is found naturally in cereal…

There is a big trend toward plant-based. If you’re on the bandwagon and it feels good for YOUR body then that’s great. However, among those eating mostly plant-based, I often see a lack of protein which can lead to more hunger and weight gain.   Let me explain… Protein is made of essential amino acids…

There’s always room for dessert! As soon as you take that first bite of cake, no matter how full you are, you finish the whole slice and even consider a 2nd. But when trying to lose those last 5 to 10 pounds, it’s these highly processed, refined sugars and fats that stand in our way. …

One sleep-promoting supplement I would recommend is cannabidiol or CBD. CBD, one of the main cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, interacts with the endocannabinoid system which helps regulate many processes in the body. While difficulty sleeping may be due to a variety of reasons, if it is caused by factors such as anxiety CBD may…

When trying to lose weight we typically focus on our “what we eat” and “how active we are”, but there are other important elements of our everyday lives that can impact reaching our goal. Sleep is one of them.   Sleep plays a big role in weight loss/management, both physiologically and practically.    Physiologically, there…

There are so many types of milk out there nowadays, and it can be challenging to pick the one that’s best for you. Plant-based milk, cow milk, goat milk, sheep milk, A1, A2, and the list goes on! This blog will break down the difference between goat and cow’s milk. (To learn about plant-based milk,…

Do you love potatoes and rice as much as we do? If so, keep reading…   Cooking and Cooling Potatoes and Rice  The two-step process of cooking and then cooling potatoes or rice creates resistant starch. Resistant starches are prebiotics (remember from last week?) and cannot be absorbed into the bloodstream. They’re essentially indigestible carbohydrates,…

Walk into any GNC or Vitamin Shoppe and you will likely be bombarded with every Prebiotic and Probiotic supplement on the market. The prebiotics will boast health benefits like strong immune function, weight loss, healthy bowels, etc. And while the benefits of these are not exaggerated, we’re able to get these benefits from our diet…

PCOS is characterized by a wide range of features, including the inability to ovulate, infertility, weight gain, insulin resistance, and progression to type 2 diabetes. PCOS manifests as an imbalance in the female hormones – elevated levels of estrogen and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), and low levels of progesterone – and often times as very high…

Our  social media feed is often filled with beautiful, colorful “wellness bowls.” These bowls often contain some combination of oatmeal, sliced bananas, a honey drizzle, and a pool of almond or peanut butter. While these morning bowls certainly look delicious and comforting, this combination of carbohydrates and fat may not be the best option for…