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Herbs and spices are unlikely have any downside to health and add interest and flavor to food with no calories or added sodium. One of my favorites is turmeric. This bright orange spice comes from a root in the ginger family. Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric that provides many of the know health … Continue reading Turmeric – my favorite spice!

With 70% of Americans having digestive complaints, taking deliberate steps to protect the gut is vital to our health and wellbeing. Our gut produces 75 percent of our neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are substances that are involved with sending messages throughout the body and play a vital role in mood regulation. The gut also houses two-thirds of … Continue reading Chocolate For a Healthy Gut

Brain fog seems to be casting a larger shadow than ever since COVID. Research shows a correlation between inflammation in the brain and the complaints often associated with brain fog such as poor memory and lack of concentration. Food plays a critical role in reducing inflammation and relieving brain fog symptoms. Recent reviews in Frontiers … Continue reading Clearing the Fog with Food

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in 300 enzyme reactions in the body. Because it plays a critical role in so many biochemical processes in the body, having a deficiency can wreak havoc on our health. I like to think of it as the mineral that can help you relax. Trouble sleeping, migraines, muscle cramps, … Continue reading Magnesium – The Relaxation Mineral