Ready to simmer down and give your body a boost before bedtime? We’ve got the perfect, healthy nightcap for you, and you may have heard of it: golden milk. Related Stories: Reap the Benefits of Turmeric With These Easy Recipes Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, golden milk is a combination of the powerful spice…
After learning about the many benefits of a balanced microbiome, you might be thinking, “Well cool, but how do I actually get probiotics?” Have no fear! We have several options for you – pick what works best for your lifestyle, your tastes, and your gut. Supplements. If you don’t want to eat or drink your…
Have you ever found yourself snacking on something after a workout, and suddenly your gut is totally wrenched? What about that moment during your workout in which you realize, “Whoa, I haven’t eaten since this morning!” Or maybe you’re just totally dehydrated because you forgot your water bottle. I’ve been in all of those situations.…
Those of you who are immersed in the health world may already be familiar with the term “adaptogen,” but for those of you who may have been caught off guard (for example, me, at a vegan restaurant, reading a tea menu and saying “Wait, what is adaptogen flavor?”) – let’s chat about this up-and-coming naturopathic…
Our healthy ice cream delivery was greeted with so much excitement and anticipation – Arctic Zero showed up in our offices, offering flavors like Banana Pudding and Brownie Blast. And offering added protein with no lactose (yay for the lactose intolerant!), this “diet” ice cream packed in some serious nutritional benefits. So how does it…
Is your gut healthy? Believe it or not, the gut – especially its healthy bacteria – has so much to do with the way your body functions, well beyond your digestion. Related: WTF is Probiotic Water? “When it comes to ensuring women’s health, there’s nothing quite as powerful as a balanced microbiome,” said Jamie Morea,…
I sat next to a woman at a brunch spot in San Francisco over the weekend and overheard her talking about her breakfast – as I stuffed my face with crepes and eggs Benedict, I glanced at her (distinctly more balanced) plate of pancakes, a huge pile of egg whites, and a latte. We ended…
Looks like cornstarch, thickens like cornstarch . . . definitely isn’t cornstarch! If you don’t know about it already, it’s time to get to know arrowroot powder – also known as arrowroot starch – the gluten-free, Paleo, vegan thickener and baking additive. And it’s in more foods than you’d think! Arrowroot is made from the…
The keto diet is gaining in popularity, but it’s also “a dietitian’s nightmare,” Lisa Eberly said. We chatted with the registered dietitian to get her expert opinion on the trendy diet we’ve been hearing so much about. Spoiler alert: she’s not into it. Related: Stop Cravings Before They Even Happen With This Dietitian’s Trick What Is a…
If you’ve got an irritable digestive tract, FODMAPs are definitely something you want to avoid. Put simply, they’re the type of carbohydrate that can cause bloating and gas – or even worse symptoms. Let’s take a look. What Are FODMAPs? FODMAP is an acronym to spell out Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols. The term…
