Gut Health – Page 2 – Basic Nutrition 605

Starting the summer with a cleanse

For the next 14 days, I will be documenting my experience on my very first cleanse. If you would like to follow it, you can see the whole thing in my women’s wellness group, the Nourish Me Tribe. I will be keeping my daily journal in the group for all to see, plus popping onContinueContinue reading “Starting the summer with a cleanse”

My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy

Do you feel tired and bloated after eating? Are you overly tired in the afternoon? Do you have red skin, especially on your cheeks or chest? Or puffy eyes? Does food make you feel sluggish instead of rejuvenating you? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you exercise and eat healthily? Do you sufferContinueContinue reading “My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy”

You (yes you!) can eliminate processed food from your diet.

Today I was reading an exhaustive list of questions to ask and things to look out for when reading labels in a grocery store. I like to look through things like this because I’m interested in the different ways my colleagues educate people about what is in their food. This list was well-written by aContinueContinue reading “You (yes you!) can eliminate processed food from your diet.”

Caring for your little gut buddies

When I first heard about how good fermented food is for me, I thought, “Great! More wine, please!” but I didn’t really understand what she meant. I was attending a lecture given by a holistic nutritionist at a weekend yoga retreat. As with most good lectures, she said some things I already knew–this was 8ContinueContinue reading “Caring for your little gut buddies”

The Pillars of Health: Vegetables

One of the first questions I ask my clients is “What could you do today to improve your health?” And most of them answer, “Eat more vegetables.” They’re so smart! Vegetables are a Pillar of Health because they pack a serious nutritional punch with every bite. If you did this one thing your health wouldContinueContinue reading “The Pillars of Health: Vegetables”