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14 Foods to Support Detoxification
CABBAGE
PARSELY
CILANTRO
GREEN TEA
BLACK TEA
DANDELION TEA
GARLIC
ONION
CITRUS
ROSEMARY
CAULIFLOWER
BROCOLLI
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
FISH
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.
Top 10 PREBIOTIC FOODS to Feed Your Microbiome
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
LEAFY GREENS
MUSHROOMS
RICE + POTATOES (cooked + cooled)
ARTICHOKES
BANANAS + PLANTAINS
APPLES
CHICORY ROOT
GARLIC + ONIONS
CRUCIfEROUS VEGGIES
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.
ESTROGEN BALANCE 101: a functional approach to estrogen dominance
Supplements for Estrogen Balance:
support liver health:
milk thistle
promote progesterone production:
vitex/chasteberry
balance gut estrobolome:
calcium-D-glucarate
upregulate hormone detox pathways:
indole-3-carbinol/DIM
EATING ON-THE-GO: 28 ideas + tips for eating whole foods while traveling
Eating on-the-go can be a challenge, especially if you are seeking whole foods, following a specific diet, or navigating dietary restrictions.
Here are some tips and tricks for how to honor your body while traveling.
Remember that you don't have to be "perfect"—food is meant to be enjoyed!
How to Make Sauerkraut (and what to do if it gets moldy)
If you see mold growing around the top, the cabbage was not completely submerged (you can skim off green/gray mold, but if it is pink/black, smelly, or slimy, discard the kraut).
Top 10 Sources of Vitamin K
ASPARAGUS
KALE
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
PARSLEY
CABBAGE
SCALLIONS
OKRA
EGGS
KIWI
BROCCOLI
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.
3 Easy Ways to Boost HYDRATION
How much water should you drink?
listen to your body and let your thirst guide your intake
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.
9 Best Sources of Healthy Fats
OLIVES (and oil)
SARDINES
NUTS (and butters)
AVOCADO (and oil)
SALMON
SEEDS
GRASS-FED BUTTER + GHEE
COCONUT (and oil)
EGG YOLKS
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
Why do we like colorful foods? - The Evolutionary Psychology of Food Choice
"Hyper-" means excessive and "palatable" means tasty. You got it, hyperpalateable foods are extremely appealing—to the point of overriding our body's satiety mechanisms.
They activate the same areas of the brain as addictive drugs like cocaine.
11 Whole Food Sources of VITAMIN A
LIVER
CARROTS
DAIRY
COD LIVER OIL
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
LEAFY GREENS
CANTELOPE
BROCCOLI
EGGS
SWEET POTATO
FISH
BENEFITS OF DRY BRUSHING (and a diagram of the best direction to brush)
Dry brushing is a technique that gently supports your body's natural detoxification pathways, improves skin health, and feels amazing.
A great time to brush is right before you shower (do not brush once your skin is wet).
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.
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.
13 Whole Food Sources of SODIUM
SALTED BROTH
CHEDDAR
CANNED FISH
COTTAGE CHEESE
NATURAL SALT
CANNED TOMATOES
SALTED NUTS + SEEDS
PICKLES
SAUERKRAUT
CANNED BEANS
OLIVES
FETA
GOUDA