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 [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever wondered why athletes seem so… healthy? You get the picture - they’re ripped, can run for miles, and can lift a superhuman amount of weight. But that’s not all - their skin seems to glow, their energy levels are high, and they can mow down tons of food without digestive distress. Why [...]
Have you ever wondered why athletes seem so… healthy? You get the picture - they’re ripped, can run for miles, and can lift a superhuman amount of weight. But that’s not all - their skin seems to glow, their energy levels are high, and they can mow down tons of food without digestive distress. Why [...]
