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The word protein is derived from the Greek word protos, meaning "first". So you can see how important it is!
Protein is one of our three macronutrients. Macronutrients is just a fancy word for nutrients we need in large quantities. All our food is made up of one or all three of the macronutrients - carbohydrates, fat and protein. All three are important!
Now, most people know protein is important. But do you REALLY know why? Here's a few of the top reasons…
A 2010 study estimated 42%, and other studies show as high as 80% of American adults are deficient, 70% of children are D deficient.
Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin. This means we can’t make it in our body and must get it from outside sources like food, sunlight, and supplements. And we need to consume fats with it for us to absorb and use it.
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Seasonal allergies affect around 20-25% of US adult population or 40-60 million people each year, according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America.
Allergies in general are a physical, hypersensitive immune reaction to an antigen in response to exposure or reaction to a substance. This could be a food allergy, seasonal or other allergy. Some of the most common allergies are pollen, ragweed, animal fur, dust or certain foods. In reaction to the allergen the body produces the chemical histamine, which helps counteract that allergen. Generally, histamine helps the body with functions, like, immune system, communicating messages to the brain and keeping it awake and helps trigger the release of stomach acid. Its main role with allergies is to cause an inflammatory reaction in the body as a red flag of potential pathogens (danger). More specifically, it helps the blood vessels swell so white blood cells can travel and find the pathogen faster. This is a natural and proper response. Enzymes in the body will breakdown histamine afterwards.
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While this past year may have been a bit different, to say the least, many people still have to or choose to travel. And sooner or later, life will continue to move forward and while I wont say it’ll go back to “normal”, we will all start traveling again and be on the go.
I often get asked by clients and friends, how to stay healthy or on their diet when on the go or traveling. And while everyone must find their own unique answer, my general answer is to always enjoy yourself, whether you are traveling (plane, train or auto) for work, to see family or friends or vacation. Here are a few of my favorite ways to feel good and eat well on the go. Like always, please take what you wish and leave the rest.
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Lately, there’s been quite a bit of talk about anxiety and depression- and for good reason. Even before this pandemic, a 2017 study found over 71% of people who experienced depression also experienced anxiety, and these can be rooted from many various sources. Especially in our current situation, our social connections and expectations of the future have been disrupted, our anxiety (worry/fear about the future) and depression (a feeling of heaviness or sadness, can be centered around a past event) are heightened. The two can often come in a cycle, one feeling triggering the other, and so on. If you are feeling one or both of these for the first time, or more than before, you are not alone. The good news, is we can help take control with diet, better habits and more! // Read More…
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Do you experience or struggle with digestive issues like gas, bloating, abdominal pain, inconsistent bowel movements (including diarrhea and/or constipation), or headaches, migraines, skin conditions (including acne, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, and more), mood changes, anxiety, depression, fatigue or joint pain? Then trying an elimination diet might be a great and healing experience for you!
The Elimination Diet is the original and the true “gold standard” way to see if you have any food sensitivities, intolerances or allergies. But what many don’t know it will also lower your inflammation! And built into the ND Elimination Diet Experience (designed by yours truly) is the 5 R’s protocol with gut healing supplements to help rebuild that gut and address any leaky gut going up, build up your immune system, practice mindful eating, learn more about your body and listen to your intuition and feel and look your best. When foods that don’t agree with our bodies are consumed, whether it’s an allergy, sensitivity, inflammation or leaky gut, optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients are compromised. This can cause a weakened immune system, possibly leading to more food intolerances, leaky gut and even worse diseases and cancers.
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