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Your Digestive System: It’s Role in Wellness, Mental Health, and

WEBThe digestive system is often referred to as the "second brain" due to its significant role in your general health and wellness. Primarily thought of as only food …

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What does health mean to you

WEBHealth is defined by the World Health Organization as “ a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or …

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What Makes a Healthy Gut

WEBExercise promotes gut motility, reduces inflammation, and enhances microbial diversity, contributing to overall digestive wellness. Additionally, incorporate …

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Frequency and Timing of Meals

WEB1.Focus on eating within 1 hour of waking. We’ve all heard the phrase that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This still holds true, but the timing of …

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The Pros and Cons of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

WEBThe glycemic index (GI) is a food rating system created by Dr. Jenkins at the University of Toronto in 1981. It rates individual foods on a scale of 1-100 based on how …

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The Unconventional Dietitian Licensed Nutritionist in Lafayette, LA

WEBAs an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner we will work together to get to the root cause of your ailments. Together we will: 1. identify foods & nutrients that …

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How the Thyroid & Insulin Work Together

WEBInsulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas responsible for regulating the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin is often referred to as the “key” which unlocks a cell …

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Good Foods and Bad Foods

WEBWith good foods being the bucket of foods everyone should always choose and bad foods being the bucket of foods to stay away from. This creates a lot of …

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I've Been Humbled

WEBMy beliefs in health have changed as my understanding of the human body and nutrition grew. I’ve always attributed my efforts to the reason I have been able generally feel …

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Balancing Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance

WEBWhile we are all familiar with blood sugar and insulin resistance being a part of diabetes, but they can also play a role in health far before diabetes develops. It …

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Endocrine Disruptors

WEBThey are simply substances known to alter the hormones in our bodies that may lead to illness. They are found in many household products, such as cans, plastic, …

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Using a Hunger Scale

WEBHere are the 10 Hunger Scale levels in detail: Levels 1 and 2 – Don’t let yourself get to this point. If you are at this point, you will have less control over your …

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9 Strategies for Sensible Snacking

WEBStrategies for Sensible Snacking. Here are some ways to incorporate snacks, but not let them take over your day. Never eat straight from the container. Always, …

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Non-Scale Victories

WEBEnergy levels. increased energy. you have steady energy throughout the day. you no longer have slumps at 3:00pm. more energy to play with your kids or grand …

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Stir-Fried Cabbage

WEBPurple cabbage, also called red cabbage, is one of the most beautifully colored veggies. The brilliant purple color is attributed to anthocyanin, which is a …

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30 Different Plant Foods

WEBWhole grains – rice, oats, quinoa, corn. Beans and Legumes – black beans, edamame, lentils, red beans, black eyed peas. Nuts and Seeds – almonds, walnuts, …

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The Role of Food in Estrogen Dominance

WEBFoods that can help promote balanced estrogen levels include: High omega-3s foods, such as fatty fish (i.e. salmon), flaxseed, and walnuts. Cruciferous vegetables, …

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Bowel changes during your cycle

WEBThe hormonal shifts that happen during your period are likely to blame for the changes you are experiencing in your bowel habits. There is a surge in both estrogen …

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