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 [...]
The female menstrual cycle often comes to mind when thinking about hormone fluctuations. But a variation in a man’s hormones can also cause a rollercoaster of symptoms. Several aspects of men’s health depend on sex hormones. Metabolic functioning, mood, digestion, and energy levels interact with men’s sex hormones. So what’s gut health’s relationship to male [...]
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 [...]
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? Whether your drink of choice is wine, beer, cocktails, or straight hard liquor, everyone loves a celebratory drink now and then. So what’s the deal with alcohol and gut health? How can you balance your social life and enjoyment of alcohol with your health? Let’s take a look. Throughout the [...]
