The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Well-Being

flossing for oral health

A Personal Journey into Oral Microbiome Health Deep diving into nutrition and holistic health for the past 46 years never prepared me for what I just learned regarding our oral microbiome and how it relates to my cognitive and heart health. Last month, I was given the task of speaking on a Nutrition World Podcast…

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Avoid Stomach Issues or do a Gut Reset While Travelling

lady experiencing stomach issues on a ferry

A gut reset on vacation? Why would you do that? We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying yourself on vacation, and all of a sudden you’re in pain with stomach issues. Can you avoid these stomach issues when you travel? Or once you’re in pain, how do you do a gut reset to get things back…

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Pea Protein: Plant-Based and Better Than Whey? Maybe…

yellow peas turned into pea protein powder

Is Pea Protein the cleanest, most bioavailable plant-based protein? Maybe… If you follow healthful eating advocates, you’ve probably heard of The Food Babe, Vani Hari. She’s known for prompting major food chains and manufacturers to remove harmful ingredients from their menus. Can you say Chipotle, Subway, General Mills, and more? But you might not know…

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Erythritol: Healthy or Increased Risk of Heart Attacks?

bowl of erythritol on table

Does Erythritol increase heart attacks? If you read the headlines lately, you’re probably thinking – yes! I’ve seen the natural sweetener erythritol recently linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. I knew immediately, we’d have a flurry of comments and concerns around this popular, calorie-free sweetener. Many health foods, protein drinks,…

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Enzyme Supplements for Brain Fog: Who Needs Them?

intestinal villi and gut bugs

Who needs digestive enzyme supplements? If you’re experiencing brain fog, maybe you… Trekking through the trails of South Dakota. We have to make five “pit stops.” Why? Someone ate a roll at lunch. You’re at a super bowl party. You clock the cheese dip. “One little taste probably won’t hurt,” you think. But by halftime,…

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