Ever have to unbutton your pants after a meal? I know I have! Certain meals can make it feel like a balloon is blowing up in your gut. Not only does it not look good, but it’s also so uncomfortable. So what foods can be triggering this bloating? Bloating can be occasional and temporary if […]
What substance brings extreme bliss but also kills, is in every kitchen in America but is also more addictive than cocaine? Sugar! This sweet ingredient makes every food more tasty and desirable, but also contributes to weight gain and health issues. So how can we have our cake and eat it too? Just cutting out […]
As I write this during a pandemic, many of us are thinking about getting all of the Vitamin C we can. One of my favorite ways to get Vitamin C is by eating kiwi, which is also amazing for gut health! Did you know that it has almost three times the amount of Vitamin C […]
You might hear and read a lot about magnesium, because it’s such an important nutrient! It participates in over 300 reactions within the body, helping to power your body and metabolism. Yet it’s harder than ever to get sufficient amounts. The food we eat has lower levels than it used to (due to soil, farming […]
You’re in the process of making dinner and you’re wondering, “should I really add all that salt in the recipe?” You grind some over your meal, and wonder if you should be using less. Doesn’t salt cause high blood pressure? But isn’t it a necessary nutrient? Can we use it freely or is it bad […]
I have a sign that hangs prominently in my living room that says “I was made for sunny days.” Soaking in sunlight renews my sense of energy towards life. I love it enough that I turned down a scholarship to the honors school at University of Michigan (where I’m from) to go to school in […]
