Did you know that almost 70% of your immune system is housed in the digestive tract? Or that the state of your digestive tract can affect your mental health? Or that the process of digestion is responsible for giving our bodies the essential nutrients we need for growth, energy, and repair? Digestion is so much… Continue reading Digestion 101
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Debloating Elixir
many over-the-counter and pharmaceutical diuretics do. Make a pitcher in the morning and sip it all day.
Keep Your Gut In Check This Holiday Season
The holidays can be one of the most joyous times of the year. But they can also wreak major havoc on your wellness. Everything from your stress levels to digestion, and immunity to sleep, can all take a hit when you’re trying to balance shopping, entertaining, cooking, and daily life. So what’s the number one… Continue reading Keep Your Gut In Check This Holiday Season
The Power of Pumpkin (Plus A Gut-Nourishing Warm Drink Recipe)
Pumpkins are as synonymous with fall as snowmen are with winter. But pumpkins are also great for your gut! Here are just a few health benefits of pumpkins: They’re high in fiber, which helps keep your digestive system in top working order They contain prebiotic fiber, which helps balance gut bacteria They’re loaded with vitamins… Continue reading The Power of Pumpkin (Plus A Gut-Nourishing Warm Drink Recipe)
5 Yoga Poses for Better Digestion
Do you practice yoga? If not, why? Maybe you think you’re not flexible enough, or you don’t have enough balance to perform the poses. But here’s a secret: Yoga is so much more than that! In fact, yoga has 8 different “limbs” or elements, ranging from breath control and meditation to several internal and external… Continue reading 5 Yoga Poses for Better Digestion
5 Ways to Beat Gas and Bloating Naturally
Ah, belly bloat. As much a part of life as taxes and bumper-to-bumper traffic when you’re in a hurry. But does bloating need to be a staple in your life? The answer is… absolutely not! Why Do We Get Bloated? In order to figure out how to beat bloat naturally, let’s first look at why… Continue reading 5 Ways to Beat Gas and Bloating Naturally
4 Spectacular Spices You Need to Support Gut Health
A healthy gut microbiome plays a central role in supporting your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Add these 4 spices to your daily routine to support gut health and feel your best.
Sugar: The Sweetest Cause of an Unhealthy Gut
There are a lot of common, everyday factors that can disrupt your gut health. And an unhealthy gut can negatively affect your immune system, mental health, weight, mood, hormone balance, skin, and so much more. Some of the top contributors to an unhealthy gut are stress, antibiotics, processed foods, poor sleep…and sugar. A diet high… Continue reading Sugar: The Sweetest Cause of an Unhealthy Gut
NutriProtein: How to Start Your Workout or Weight-Loss Routine
The #1 Ingredient is Plant-Based Protein Whether you’re taking your workout to the next level or simply looking for a way to improve and fortify your body, protein plays an essential role. Protein increases muscle mass, strengthens bones, helps your body repair tissue, and boosts your metabolism. Protein also helps you manage weight-loss by reducing… Continue reading NutriProtein: How to Start Your Workout or Weight-Loss Routine
The Gut-Brain Axis: How It Works & How to Improve It
Have you ever had a gut feeling? That expression typically means having some sort of unexplainable instinct or hunch, which you feel deep down in your core. Most of us have experienced it at some point in our lives. Well, the bad news is, you’re not psychic. The good news is, that gut feeling is… Continue reading The Gut-Brain Axis: How It Works & How to Improve It
