Have you heard of Apeel? It’s the coating that’s being sprayed on your fruits and vegetables that you may be unable to wash off completely… This is popping up all over the place online – so many companies and influencers are talking about it so we decided to hop on and inform you about it too. What is Apeel, and
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Following a low histamine diet? Here’s your food list! Following a low-histamine diet can be challenging, especially if you are just getting started. You have likely searched the internet high and low trying to figure out what histamines are, what foods they are found in, and foods you can actually eat. This blog post simplifies things for you, providing a
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because we all love a good sweat… The infrared sauna has been increasing in popularity over the past couple of years, with celebrities swearing by them and companies like higher dose making infrared saunas accessible and available in the home; but what is the difference between an infrared sauna and a dry heat sauna and which one is better for
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Yes, you should be thinking about your blood sugar! Making sure your blood sugar is balanced may not be at the top of mind if you do not have diabetes; however, I assure you that bringing attention to your blood sugar can make a world of difference in your health. Unfortunately, many people suffer from imbalanced blood sugar and do
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Oh, what an interesting topic this is! The circadian rhythm is essentially our body’s biological clock that keeps our cells and body systems in sync. While our circadian rhythm is innate and not something we have to intentionally program our body to do, it can be disrupted by our lifestyle and environment (hint: there is a culprit we are all
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FOOD IS FUEL FOR YOUR CELLS AND THEREFORE IS ENERGY Maybe you are reading this post because you have been feeling more fatigued than usual and just cannot escape that afternoon slump, or perhaps you want to go into this summer feeling energetic and ready to bike, hike, swim, and whatever other activities the summers. Either way, you are in
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Don’t be bitter; your digestion can be optimized! When you think of bitter foods, you may think of lemon, arugula, and other greens and herbs. It turns out that while the bitter taste of these foods may be offsetting, they offer numerous digestive health benefits. In this post, we are diving into all things bitters concerning bitters foods to put
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THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON YOUR HEALTH (AND GUT) Stress can be motivating and energizing, or it can be debilitating by affecting your sleep, metabolism, food choices, and mood. Additionally, stress negatively impacts the gut by altering the gut-microbiome, weakening the gut-lining, affecting bowel movements, and more. It is important to recognize that some level of stress is normal and
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WHY YOUR GUT LINING MAY BE WEAK AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HEALTH Everyone is quick to talk about the gut microbiome but fails to discuss the importance of the gut lining. This post breaks down what the gut lining is, how our diet, lifestyle, and environmental toxins negatively affect the gut lining, and what you can do about
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WHAT IS DIGESTION? Digestion is a complex process involving numerous organs and organ systems to break down food and convert it to energy and nutrients to fuel the body. Our digestion impacts our energy, growth, weight, hormones, skin, detoxification, brain function, mood, and more – essentially everything, which is why many of us can feel when our digestion is off!
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Let’s get into it! We feel like histamine intolerance is becoming a lot more recognized and is a condition we work with frequently! When working with clients who present with classic symptoms of histamine overload, we have had great success given we address the root cause of histamine intolerance. This post dives deep into what histamines are, why histamine intolerance
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Yes, the lifestyle you live impacts your health! As dietitians, you may think that all we do is talk about food with our clients when in reality diet is just one piece of the puzzle in reaching optimal health and wellness. We find many clients make changes to their diet to support and nourish their bodies and still come to
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Did you say adaptogens? The word adaptogens is a bit of a mouthful and even sounds somewhat intimidating. However, adaptogens can be a helpful and gentle way to support the body. This post breaks down what adaptogens are, who might benefit from adaptogens, and how we suggest incorporating adaptogens into everyday life. What are adaptogens and how do they work?
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Did you know the food you eat affects your mood? The truth is, food is POWERFUL, and not all food is created equal. Food impacts our body on a molecular level, meaning that the nutrients in the foods we consume affect our gene expression, alternatively impacting our cellular signaling, hormones, gut microbiota, therefore, mood! In this blog post, we are
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What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects women of reproductive age where the ovaries produce excess male hormones. Unfortunately, the prevalence of PCOS is increasing, as many people’s quality of diet and lifestyle continues to lessen. In this post, we are diving deep into all things PCOS, including its signs and symptoms, underlying
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Isabel’s top tips for overall health of 2021 to bring you health in 2022 2021 has been quite the ride. While COVID continued to run rampant, the world was forced to slow down. Many people that spent their morning rushing commuting to work, only to work all day, and rush back home (hello NYC), now had a commute from their
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Let’s talk immune health! I get so many questions about immune health this time of year. With extra stress, travel, and cooler temperatures it’s no wonder our immune system needs a little more support in the winter. Today we will be discussing how to know when your immune system needs support, foods, and supplements to support your immune system, what
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Yes, your diet can help relieve PMS symptoms Chances are you have experienced PMS symptoms from time to time. Maybe you realize your PMS symptoms vary from one month to another, or perhaps you get awful PMS symptoms, are so tired you cannot stay awake, and feel overly emotional. In contrast, your friend does not experience any at all. This
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