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Photo by photokip.com on Pexels.com I find yellow dandelions pretty. I'm not the biggest fan of when they grow out and become wispy white but they don't bother me that much. Glyphosate is widely used herbicide and is one of the main ingredients in the product Roundup. It has widespread use for weed control in … Continue reading Glyphosate, the popular herbicide, and Gut Health

Photo by Ella Olsson on Pexels.com I always prefer whole real food. There are certainly times when we all need convenience, however. Protein bars have been a booming industry in the field of athletics however many individuals are relying on them more and more for quick snacks and meals. Unfortunately, as with everything, there is … Continue reading What makes a good protein bar?

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I'm sort of known for my preference for organic candies. When my kids were smaller, their friends often commented that there would be organic gummies and such at their birthday parties as opposed to the more common abnormally bright-colored sweets. So is organic any better in this case? I had … Continue reading Is Organic Candy Better than Non-Organic Varieties?

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Pexels.com Coconut is a great source of the popular medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). About 50% of the fat in coconut are MCT. There are four types of MCT, with caproic, caprylic and capric acid being the most commonly used and easiest to digest. Lauric acid is a slightly longer chain triglyceride, … Continue reading Coconut and Medium Chained Triglycerides for Gut, Weight and Brain Health

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com 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 … Continue reading Turmeric – my favorite spice!

Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com 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. … Continue reading Chocolate For a Healthy Gut

Photo by Math!!s BRZB on Pexels.com 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 … 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

Are artificial sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame and sucralose toxic? Studies show that artificially sweetened beverages increase risk of depression in adults. Aspartame intake has been associated with decrease production of certain neurotransmitters that help you to feel happy. It has also been connected to anxiety. This may be due to an increased production of the … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners and Anxiety

Feeling down after a bout of COVID or the flu? Poor vitamin C status has been associated with greater risk of depression following an episode of acute illness. This may because vitamin C is involved in the production of neurotransmitters that help us feel happy. Eat foods rich in vitamin C such as Brussels sprouts, … Continue reading Vitamin C and Mental Health