Ginger is one of those spices that is good in anything! Sweet or savory. Ginger has a sweet, pungent spicy kick to it. You can find ginger fresh in the produce section of most stores, or as the dried ground spice. But, if you’ve never cooked with fresh ginger, you
The holiday season can be joyful, exciting, exhausting and stressful! Add hosting a large meal on top of that and it can get overwhelming. Following a few guidelines and some hosting tips can help reduce that overwhelmed feeling. Planning ahead, outsourcing where you can, and delegating can help make the
Every year, millions roll up their sleeves for the flu shot—but how can we ensure those vaccinations pack the strongest punch? While vaccine effectiveness varies by season and circulating strain (which we can’t control), lifestyle factors can actively enhance the body’s immune response to the flu vaccine.
The supplement industry is booming. In just the US alone, it’s estimated that there are over 100,000 different products sold, with the overall market nearing $70 billion in sales!!! Globally, this figure rises to about $180 billion (in 2024) and is projected to reach over $250 billion by 2029. The
In the last post, we explored fundamental nutritional habits to manage inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health and stress resilience which can all impact perimenopause symptoms. Now, let’s build on that foundation with advanced strategies to further tackle the effects of fluctuating and fading hormones.
Life is full of transitions, and just when you think you've mastered your routines — balancing work, family, social life and wellness — your hormones decide to shift gears. As the ovaries produce fewer eggs, estrogen and progesterone fluctuate unpredictably, setting off a cascade of changes that last an average
While most people are familiar with Vitamin K1, which is essential for blood clotting, Vitamin K2 has unique benefits that are just beginning to be fully understood.
When most of us consider heart health, we likely think about our cholesterol levels. But heart health is so much more than just cholesterol. Heart disease is a complex end result of multiple factors driven by things such as food intake, movement patterns, stress, and even toxin exposure.
Protein is an essential macronutrient that is used to build and repair tissues, produce enzymes, hormones, and many other functions. Protein is also essential for maintaining a healthy weight. Eating adequate protein can help keep you feeling full longer, stabilize glucose levels and it helps to support lean muscle mass.
I’m all for a good 2-for-1 deal, so if there’s a food I can use as a condiment to jazz up eggs, salads, beans, grain bowls, meat, fish and wraps while offering unique health-promoting properties, sign me up! Enter fermented foods — these functional foods that are created through controlled
