Popcorn is mother nature’s most awesome snack. Almost everyone I know loves popcorn. And it is a healthy, good for you food. Bring on the popcorn! Popcorn is a whole grain. One cup of air popped popcorn contains approximately 30 calories. As a whole grain, it is high in vitamins, nutrients, and minerals while delivering
Category: Gut Health
My oldest daughter (currently age 4) has suffered with eczema since she was an infant. At the time, I was told by her pediatrician to keep it moisturized and was given steroid cream to use. I only used it twice and for that I am glad. Steroid creams can work wonders, but can also
Have you heard of it? Previously, I had read about oil pulling and always thought it sounded strange. It never interested me much until recently. My dentist pointed out to me on my last visit that my gums are beginning to recede in certain areas around my back teeth. Because of this, I have been
What is in your toothpaste? Maybe you have thought about it before. Or like me, maybe you need a reminder to look a little closer. I know that it had never really crossed my mind until recently. There are so many things that we include in our daily routine without much thought. Toothpaste is one
It paints a funny picture when you hear the words ‘leaky gut’, doesn’t it? It’s not quite what it sound like, and yet it is. Leaky gut is short for Leaky Gut Syndrome. This is where there is increased intestinal permeability allows bacteria and toxins to leak through the intestinal wall. Maybe it doesn’t
You know that pit in your stomach after you failed a test? That is your gut feeling your stress and disappointment right along with your brain. Sometimes we talk about having a “gut feeling” about something that makes us feel uncomfortable. Your gut is known as your second brain. Your gut-brain axis is an important
We hear a lot about saving honey bees lately (very important!), but what about the honey these bees create? Honey is sticky, sweet, and a beautiful golden color. But don’t we want to know more about honey? Did you know that most of the honey that we see in stores is not real honey? It
I love kefir! Seriously. I can’t shut up about it so I figured maybe I should get it all out of my system at once in this post. It’s such an amazing beverage that offers so many benefits to your body. I drink homemade raw milk kefir every morning in a green smoothie. And so
Imagine that you are in the produce aisle and the organic pears are deliciously displayed. You like the idea of organic – but it’s going to cost you a couple bucks extra. Should you splurge on the organic? Why does it matter? The feelings of conflict are immediate when you look at the price difference
The truth about lemon water? Lemon water does the body good! Now, I know what you are thinking. How is lemon water going to change my world? Well, it won’t drastically change your world, but let’s be honest with each other. Its hard to make big changes in our diets! However, you have to