Adaptogens, in simple terms, are plants that help your body adapt to stress. They are grown all over the world and interestingly can often be found in harsh and nonfertile landscapes. It is thought that maybe this challenge to flourish might allow the plants to develop chemical properties that allow them to adapt to their…
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Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a nutrient that we often associate with supporting our immunity, but it actually does a lot more than that. Let’s talk about the many ways that vitamin C benefits us and how and when we should eat or take our vitamin C. What makes vitamin C an essential nutrient?…
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Let’s talk about a powerful topic: personalized nutrition. In my practice as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I get this question all the time, “What do I need to eat for my body’s needs?” And every time someone asks me that, I get excited because it tells me that this person wants to learn and understand…
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Reishi mushrooms, also known as lingzhi mushrooms, are considered one of the top superfoods in nature. Ganoderma lucidum has been used for over 2,000 years in many Asian countries for promoting health and longevity. Interestingly, images of these mushrooms began appearing in art around 1,400 AD, and they are associated with Taoism. (1) In China,…
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3 Delicious Strawberry Life Shake™ Recipes Need something refreshing with your daily nutrition and protein? Our Strawberry Life Shake is the perfect way to satisfy those cravings. Two scoops of Life Shake also have 20 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and 24 essential vitamins and minerals. But one thing we love about Life…
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There’s a new buzzword in health headlines, elderberry. Has anyone else read about this hot-off-the-press nutrient? Either way, I am here to set the stage for this exciting and powerful nutrient. Also, as with any powerful nutrient, there are important precautions. I am here to tell you those as well. A Powerful Nutrient from the…
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Seasonal flavors are so trendy this time of year, with pumpkin spice, apples and cinnamon, etc. Please tell me I can’t be the only one who has already had a craving for pumpkin pie. So, where did all of these seasonal flavor trends come from? Well, seasonal foods used to be the only option. Not…
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Keeping your immune system strong is a top priority nowadays. But one of the simplest ways of supporting your immune system is making sure that you’re getting the powerhouse nutrients to support it. These are the key nutrients your immune system needs and how you can make sure you’re getting them. Vitamin C is a…
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What Nutrients Impact Sleep? I have chatted with you about everything from A to Z on health and nutrition topics, but today we are talking about the Z’s, or at least getting the Z’s with sleep and sleep hygiene. Did you know that your nutrition affects your sleep and sleep quality? Though not all of…
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As you are reading this, your brain is doing a thousand things at once and your nerves are sending critical signals in every direction to simply read each letter. As scientists continue to discover what our brains can do, we begin to see just how complex the brain really is. Though so much about our…
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