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May 1, 2023 · Nutrition7 Trendy ‘Health Foods’ that Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
The idea of wholesome foods being great for body and mind is almost a no-brainer, what’s not always so clear is what, exactly, constitutes a truly healthy option versus one that seems good for you but, in reality, isn’t.
Mar 10, 2023 · NutritionFood as Medicine - Dietary Prescriptions
Here at Eleven Eleven Wellness, an integrative clinic, we always use diet as one aspect of our patient’s treatment plan. Discover our take on nutrition:
Mar 1, 2023 · NutritionRecipe - Everything but the Kitchen Sink Coconut Curry with Your Favorite Protein
One of my favorite (and easiest) dinners is a quick coconut curry on the stove top. It is also a great way to clean out the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator.
Feb 27, 2023 · NutritionThe Perils of Moderate Drinking – Especially for Women
So, what if your drinking doesn’t quite fall into what most would consider a problem, but more of a relaxing, end-of-day ritual? Here too, I urge you – and particularly women – to take a hard, clear-eyed look at how alcohol bashes the health of your body – even if you are doing everything else ‘right’ – and start taking steps to end this very unhealthy relationship. To get started, here’s some food for thought.
Feb 20, 2023 · NutritionDon’t Let Sugar Hurt You: Here’s How A Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor Can Help
Wearable health technology has come of age, giving us a window into the working of our bodies. It represents an important step in taking control of your health – and away from Big Pharma and putting it, whenever possible, where it belongs – in your hands. One such personalized device: continuous glucose monitors or CGMs. Though they’ve been available for diabetics for about twenty years, now, ever-more refined models are attracting the interest of healthy, health-savvy customers who are using them to help ensure they never cross the line into pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes – a wise idea if ever there was one.
Feb 15, 2023 · NutritionRecipe - Brain-Healthy Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to get a variety of nutrients in one meal, and this smoothie recipe is specifically designed to promote brain health. Check out this recipe!
Feb 13, 2023 · NutritionNot-so-Healthy “Health Foods”
Here’s my round up of unhealthy foods most commonly mistaken for the ones that actually can do your body good.
Jan 6, 2023 · NutritionWhen Should I Use Whole Spices Versus Ground Spices?
There is quite a difference between whole spices and ground spices — and it can bring your cooking to a whole new level when used correctly.
Dec 9, 2022 · NutritionGut-friendly Foods
What you eat has a bigger impact on your microbiome and its ability to protect you from viruses than anything else you do.
Dec 2, 2022 · NutritionWhich Nutrients and Supplements Can Help Me Sleep?
A host of supplements — think melatonin, magnesium, and more — can help you drift off and sleep more soundly. And they’re typically safer than pharmaceuticals.
Nov 18, 2022 · Nutrition21 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be a downward spiral! There are many healthy options (turkey, vegetable sides, salad, vegetable tray) - so choose wisely and indulge in the foods that you really love.
Nov 7, 2022 · NutritionLipman Family Thanksgiving Recipes
In addition to cooking the turkey on the outdoor grill and simple roasted sweet potatoes, you’ll find these dishes on our Thanksgiving table.
Oct 31, 2022 · Nutrition7 Thoughts on Why You Really Must Kick the Cocktail Habit
If, like millions of other adults, your alcohol consumption’s crept up during the pandemic and stayed there, it’s time to take a very hard look at the uncomfortable truth: the stuff’s gotta go.While drinking more than usual was an understandable if dysfunctional default during those stressful months of concern and uncertainty, for many, much of that extra-to-excessive drinking has continued unabated even as the pandemic has waned – so I’m here to remind you that the metaphorical party needs to end.
Oct 28, 2022 · NutritionWhat You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance
Histamines are an organic chemical compound produced both within and outside the human body. They belong to a class of common amines that — along with tyramine in cheese and phenylethylamine in chocolate — can trigger food intolerances.
Oct 3, 2022 · Nutrition5 Thoughts on How Alcohol Bangs Up Your Gut Microbiome
The truth is, any kind of alcohol consumption brings with it the specter of organ damage, as well as issues of physiological and psychological dependency. Not surprisingly, alcohol’s also rotten for your gut microbiome too, that health-sustaining bacterial garden you should be protecting at all costs. So, what happens to your gut when you drink alcohol? Plenty – and here’s why you need to keep your alcohol intake to an absolute minimum.
Sep 23, 2022 · NutritionHow to Read Misleading Food Labels
Health-washing, greenwashing, and humane-washing are Big Food marketing trickery. This handy glossary of labeling terms explains what they mean — and don’t mean.
Aug 22, 2022 · Nutrition8 Ways to Upgrade Health Fast with Leafy Greens
If we want to live a long and healthy life, wholesome foods – as in, no processed or sugar-packed crap – are non-negotiable. Problem is, when life/work/kids/travel etc. get in the way, eating well can sometimes take a backseat. But the good news is that it’s easy to radically upgrade your diet almost instantly, with almost no extra effort. The secret is leafy greens and lots of them, preferably organic or fresh from the farmers’ market. Think of them as nature’s vibrant health elixir and I urge you to indulge.
Aug 15, 2022 · Nutrition8 Reasons Why You Need to Focus on Maximizing Omega 3s
When it comes to protecting your health, not all fats are created equal. At the top of the health pinnacle are the omega-3 fatty acids, a key member of the omega fatty acid family which also includes the omega-6s. All of them are polyunsaturated fats. All are considered essential fatty acids, that is, we need them to survive but our bodies don’t produce them so we have to consume them in our diet. Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body and omega-6s, a pro-inflammatory effect. And we need both types – but the proper balance is the difference between a healthy future and a diseased one.
Jul 8, 2022 · NutritionDesign a Nutrition and Fitness Program For Your Genes
Once you learn about your genetic makeup, you can make all sorts of powerful and personalized lifestyle choices, and you can even design a nutrition and fitness program for your genes. Let’s take a closer look at how this works.
Jul 4, 2022 · Nutrition4 Benefits of Bitters – and 4 Ways to Put them to Work
As we age, so do our digestive systems and our natural production of the digestive enzymes necessary for the proper breakdown of food decreases. As a result, healthy digestion suffers, which can trigger inflammation, allergic reactions and a host of gut troubles. But one of the easiest ways to stem the tide is by ‘getting bitter with it’ – as in start working few key bitter treats into your diet to help stimulate digestion and the release of digestive enzymes, all without a whole lot of extra effort.
Jul 1, 2022 · NutritionNew USDA "Bioengineered" Food Label: What You Need To Know
Here are some of the food label loopholes and exemptions you might want to know about.
Jun 13, 2022 · Nutrition5 Ways Quercetin Can Help Protect Your Heart, Brain, Immunity – And Longevity
If the last two plus years have taught us anything, it’s that a strong immune system makes all the difference in the world, sometimes, literally, the difference between life and death. Among the many immunity-supporting habits I’ve discussed over the years, getting more quercetin into your system has to be one of the easiest, yet it’s often overlooked. To protect yourself against what ever comes next, your best defense against whatever comes next is a strong offense – and quercetin is a smart and simple way to help keep your immunity tank topped up.
Jun 6, 2022 · Nutrition12 Clues To Help Decode Egg Carton Labels – And Get The Good Stuff!
An egg is an egg is an egg – or is it? Not that long ago, buying a dozen eggs was a pretty simple affair. You went to the store, opened the lid to check for any breakage, paid for the carton and were on your way. Fast forward a few decades and eggs have gotten, well, a bit complicated -- eggs in all sorts of grades, categories and colors, with egg cartons featuring labels so elaborate, even a food scientist might need a moment to figure out exactly which ones to buy. How to source the best, healthiest possible? Here are a few pointers to keep in mind next time you’re stocking up.
May 13, 2022 · NutritionMasterHealth Feature: 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Rules and Benefits
Intermittent fasting is a protocol of periodically not consuming calories for 16 hours between meals, typically between dinner and breakfast.