Ask around, and you might find that people believe they are stuck with the metabolism they “have naturally.” They might say, “my whole family’s that way,” or “I can’t lose weight. I have a naturally slow metabolism.” Let’s meet the captain of your metabolism - the thyroid gland - and talk about how to eat [...]
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: What is Dysbiosis? Let’s quickly go over what a healthy microbiome would look and feel like - and what the microbiome is in the first place. Refresher: What is [...]
Picture Iron Man. We all want to be like Iron Man - strong, mentally sharp, quick on his feet, and energetic. They don’t call him Iron Man for nothing! Iron contributes to energy levels, immunity, metabolism, thyroid function, and more. If we want to be anything like Iron Man, we better ensure our body has [...]
Picture Iron Man. We all want to be like Iron Man - strong, mentally sharp, quick on his feet, and energetic. They don’t call him Iron Man for no reason! Iron contributes to energy levels, immunity, metabolism, thyroid function, and more. If we want to be anything like Iron Man, we better ensure our body [...]
Nothing sounds better than a hot cup of soup on a snowy winter day - and guess what? Your gut thinks so too! Soup can be a valuable tool for improving your gut health this winter season. Read part one, “Soup and Gut Health Part One: About Bone Broth,” to learn more. Picking a Bone [...]
Nothing sounds better than a hot cup of soup on a snowy winter day - and guess what? Your gut thinks so too! Soup can be a valuable tool for improving your gut health this winter season. Read on to find out why. Recap: What Makes a Meal Gut-Healthy? Before we dive into the health [...]
“Eat once a day.” “Eat six times a day.” “Never eat,” “always eat,” “eat like our ancestors did,” or “eat like your favorite influencer does.” Meal timing advice these days is anything but consistent. Here at IgY Nutrition, we recognize that everyone is different. Meal timing that works for me, your sister, your cousin, or [...]
