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What is LACTASE NON-PERSISTANCE? (and how to improve lactose intolerance)

Some people (usually of northern European descent) have developed a genetic mutation that causes their bodies to continue producing lactase, allowing them to consume dairy without symptoms.

However, it is typical for adults to experience gas, bloating, stomach cramps, gut sounds, and diarrhea after consuming high-lactose dairy.

In short, lactose malabsorption is normal.

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Gluten Free 101 (and 13 sneaky sources of gluten)

WHY WOULD SOMEONE AVOID GLUTEN?

Because of the glue-like structure of gluten, it is difficult for many people to digest.

It can cause the gut membrane to become more permeable, or "leaky".

This can lead to inflammation, immune reactions, and adverse symptoms in your gut, brain, joints, and skin.

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MY CANVA BRAND EVOLUTION (and a free brand board template)

Use this FREE Canva brand board template to curate your own brand aesthetic!

I like to keep my branding consistent, recognizable, yet updated.

When I feel like my content is not exciting to me anymore, it is probably not engaging for my audience either.

I like to keep my brand aesthetic, colors, and fonts updated to capture the design elements that I am currently drawn to.

Whether it is a complete rebranding or a subtle shift, the process of rebranding can give you a renewed energy for sharing, promoting, and growing your business.

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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (why flax is not a good source of EPA & DHA)

Omega fatty acids (FA) are essential polyunsaturated fats that play an important role in the body's inflammatory response.

Depending on their chemical structure, they are classified as omega-3s or omega-6s:

+ Omega-3s "turn off inflammation" and are

found in fatty fish + seafood.

+ Omega-6s "turn on inflammation" and are

found in seeds + oils.

Both are necessary, but balance is crucial so that the inflammatory response can be turned on when needed AND off when not needed.

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SPRING Seasonal Eating Bingo

LENTILS

GOAT MILK

LETTUCE

HONEY

CAULIFLOWER

SPROUTS

SPINACH

MUSHROOMS

KALE

PARSLEY

TURNIP

GREEN BEANS

ASPARAGUS

RADISH

BEANS

DRIED

FRUIT

ONION

BROCCOLI

PEAS

CELERY

CABBAGE

MICROGREENS

GINGER

HOT

PEPPER

MUSTARD

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DETOX PATHWAYS: 9 body systems involved in toxin elimination

1.SKIN

Your skin is your largest organ and the barrier where many toxins enter the body. It reflects inner health, especially of your liver & gut.

2. LUNGS

Do you think of "exhaling" as detoxing? Your respiratory system is actually a primary organ system for detox.

3. LIVER

When people think "detox", they often think of the liver. It is where your body breaks down drugs & alcohol, centralizes most biochemical detoxification processes, and filters your blood.

4. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Gut health should be prioritized first because it is the final path of elimination. If you are not regular or if your gut lining is compromised, the toxins dumped there may be reabsorbed instead of passed out.

5. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Stimulating lymphatic flow is one of the best ways to support immune health & detoxification.

6. BLOOD

Your blood is the main transportation system in the body: not only does it deliver oxygen & nutrients, it carries away carbon dioxide and cellular waste.

7. KIDNEYS

Along with the liver, your kidneys filter your blood and help maintain fluid balance.

8. FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

You can consider menstruation to be an important detoxification & cleansing process for a woman's body.

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The How, What, & Why of an ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET

Inflammation is your body's normal response to stress: it "turns on" temporarily to promote healing and then "turns off" when the emergency is resolved.

However, chronic inflammation occurs when the emergency response does not "turn off", creating further stress in the body.

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13 Whole Food Sources of SODIUM

  1. SALTED BROTH

  2. CHEDDAR

  3. CANNED FISH

  4. COTTAGE CHEESE

  5. NATURAL SALT

  6. CANNED TOMATOES

  7. SALTED NUTS + SEEDS

  8. PICKLES

  9. SAUERKRAUT

  10. CANNED BEANS

  11. OLIVES

  12. FETA

  13. GOUDA

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