Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means one thing: turkey! This delicious bird is packed with protein and other nutrients that can benefit your health. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the health benefits of tryptophan in turkey. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this Thanksgiving feast – knowing [...]
In our last blog, we met the captain of your metabolism - the thyroid gland - and learned how to eat to support it. Today, we’ll learn how to increase your consumption of nutrients that bolster thyroid function. Recap: The Thyroid Gland Your metabolism is controlled by a gland in your neck called the thyroid. [...]
If you’re struggling to get your gut microbiome imbalance under control, you might’ve been thinking about getting your hands on some IgY antibodies - but perhaps you’re unsure if they’ll actually work. Today, we’ll take a look an IgY dysbiosis study on IgY Max. Participants took IgY Max for 8 weeks. Their levels of beneficial [...]
As the weather starts to cool down, we all start to crave pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and of course - chocolate. Chocolate is often seen as a sinful indulgence, but it turns out that this sweet treat may actually have some health benefits. Here are five reasons why you should indulge in some chocolate [...]
Let’s meet the organ that controls your metabolism - the thyroid gland - and talk about how to eat to support it. The Thyroid Gland Your metabolism is controlled by a gland in your neck called the thyroid. Your thyroid sets the pace of your metabolism. You can think of it as a pacemaker or [...]
Microbiome-related gut issues can be tricky to treat. (Check out our last blog, “Is My Microbiome Imbalanced,” to learn more). Are antibiotics the solution? What about addressing vitamin deficiencies or trying digestive enzymes? Maybe trying a new diet is the key. Sound familiar? The list can go on and on. All of these strategies can [...]
It seems like there are an infinite number of potential culprits for gut issues. “Is it something I’m eating? Is it something I’m not eating? What about a medical condition, like a parasite or SIBO? Could it be plain old IBS?” We know that gut health journeys can be convoluted and that finding the cause [...]
It seems like there are an infinite number of potential culprits for gut issues. “Is it something I’m eating? Is it something I’m not eating? What about a medical condition, like a parasite or SIBO? Could it be plain old IBS?” We know that gut health journeys can be convoluted and that finding the cause [...]
Gut health is all the rage these days - but how do you know if your gut is healthy or not? Let’s find out. Quick Recap on Gut Health Science Let’s quickly go over what a healthy microbiome would look and feel like - and what the microbiome is in the first place. The microbiome [...]
Today, we’ll discuss how to tackle iron deficiency (and how to get enough iron in your diet). We recommend reading part one of this blog series before jumping into this one, but here’s a quick recap: Recap: How Iron Affects the Body Iron is an essential nutrient. We rely on iron for the proper transport [...]
