Swings in blood sugar, driven by diet & worsened by lifestyle, have a pro-inflammatory effect on the body, which can put you at higher risk for inflammation-driven conditions, hormonal imbalances, skin conditions, high cholesterol, cancer, and Alzheimers.

Of course detoxing is important. It’s how we clear harmful chemicals, heavy metals, by-products of gut imbalances, and excess hormones. But “detox” is only part of the picture. Before we can actually mobilize those toxins, we need to make sure that they have somewhere to GO.

So as with every system, our gut’s connection to happy hormones really starts with the ability to break down and absorb the nutrients needed to make that system run smoothly…

A damaged gut lining & an imbalanced microbiome are two major causes of inflammation in our body.

Our gut health plays a huge role in the function (or DYSfunction) of our immune system. In fact, did you know that around 70% of our immune system is based in the gut? It’s no wonder that gut microbiome research is on the cutting edge for many immune related health conditions.

Are you confused about carbohydrates? Carbs are not *essential*, like fats & proteins, but they do play an important role in our diet!

For a lot of people dietary fat is still something to avoid when possible, even if you’re not thinking about it intentionally.

This might be you if you’re choosing egg whites over whole eggs, cooking spray over butter, or skim milk over whole…

What are the surprising roles of protein in our bodies, and the best sources of protein not only for our health, but the health of our environment.

What are ‘healthy’ fats, and do you need to avoid cholesterol for health reasons?

Food and diet have an intimate connection with stress, and play a much bigger role than you might think in our body’s ability to handle stress.

So you have an idea of what to eat, but you’re not sure how to eat in a way that supports your body without stressing out your brain (because that’s going to be really working against you!). I’m sharing some tips and ideas for turning that new list of foods into a meal-time reality.

Sweet treats, winter cocktails, and more time indoors can hamper our best efforts to stay healthy this season by contributing to inflammation in the body. Check out these 7 strategies for lowering inflammation this season!

Your GI and diet have a surprising but definite role in sleep quality and mental health.

Using good sleep hygiene (and no, it’s not what you typically think about hygiene!) to get a better night’s sleep, every night.

How does the stress on your digestive system wind its way to chronic disease, including hormonal, immune or mental health conditions?

We’re stressed more often than not! Check out these nutrients to help lower and manage stress levels.

Is that upcoming deadline giving your gut a run for its money? Mental stress can have a profound impact on your digestive system.

Elimination diets have wide appeal and many advocates, as well as their share of challenges and skeptics. I’m speaking to both sides; the ins and outs, ups and downs of elimination diets.

Vitamin D may be one of the most fundamentally important building blocks available to us for creating and sustaining vibrant health.

Have you noticed a loss in appetite, increase in nausea or acid reflux in the past couple months? Pandemic stress could be the cause.