Lately, there's been a lot of buzz about the gut microbiome and its impact on overall health. While we usually think about gut health in terms of digestion, its influence reaches much further—right to the heart of things, literally. One of the most exciting...
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Choosing “Brain Food” For Your Summer Meals
Summer is here which means you're more inclined to take advantage of the summer sun and weather, rather than being in the kitchen. Since you'd likely prefer to keep your energy high, your moods steady and your brain sharp and...
Packing “Brain Food” in Your Child’s Back-to-School Lunches
School is in session, and that means a return to schedules and homework, and packing those dreaded school lunches! We all know that the typically high-carb, school-provided lunches are just not good options for our kids. Although I homeschooled my two sons for a good...
Why You Need Probiotics in Your Diet
Most of you have heard about probiotics. It's a topic in the news more and more these days. There is also at least one probiotic yogurt advertised on TV that guarantees the relief of digestive symptoms such as gas and bloating. Maybe you know someone who takes a...