How To Make Your Own Sauerkraut (Hello Probiotics!)
Probiotics are one of the ways you can support your gut microbiome. You may picture a pill or a sachet when you think of probiotics, but there are also food-based probiotic sources. Specifically, probiotics show up in fermented foods. And one of the easiest DIY fermented foods: sauerkraut! What Is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a type […]
Are Organic Foods Healthier For You?
There’s a lot of talk about organic foods, especially when it comes to health. But how much do we know about the potential health benefits of organic foods? Is it the organic part that makes a difference, or could there be something else behind the health benefits? Are organic foods really more nutritious than their […]
What Is Mindful Eating and Why Should I Care?
Mindfulness is a practice that can apply to numerous parts of your life, contributing to your overall health and wellness. It also applies to what you eat and how you approach food and mealtimes, which is what we call mindful eating. What Is Mindful Eating? The most simple definition of mindfulness is the ability to […]
What’s The Relationship Between The Microbiome and Weight Loss?
Most of us think of the gut as our digestive system. While this is true, the gut (in particular, the health of the gut) has far-reaching effects on your overall health. How the gut impacts your health is through the microbiome. There’s a lot to unpack around the gut microbiome, especially as it’s a rapidly […]
3 Easy Steps To Decrease Plastics in the Kitchen
When it comes to plastics, most of us are aware that there’s a global problem. Awareness may be the first step, but the problem can feel overwhelming, making it hard to take action. Messaging we see around the zero-waste movement can also feel unattainable and keep us stuck in the status quo. But here’s the […]
What Are Lectins and Do You Need To Avoid Them?
In the world of nutrition and health, there is endless disagreement about what’s good for you and what’s not. A great example of this is lectins – in one camp, we have plant-based diet advocates who recommend lectins as healthful additions to your diet; then, in the other camp, we have those warning of the […]
Redefining Movement: Movement Snacks
If you’ve got a full-time job, a family, or simply a lot going on, you may be wondering (rightly so!) how you’re supposed to fit in regular exercise around everything else you’ve got to manage in your life. This article will introduce an alternative way of thinking about movement, called movement snacks. Movement snacks go […]
Snacking for Weight Loss: Yes, No, Maybe?
The internet is a confusing place for all things nutrition, and snacking is no exception to the controversy. It’s a simple concept: you feel hungry between your meals, so you choose to have a snack. Yet, for many, there’s much more to it than that. Are you actually hungry, or just bored? What snacks do […]
Deciphering Sustainability-Related Food Claims
Sustainability is a hot topic these days, but it can be hard to know what’s what when you’re seeing so many different food claims and messages on almost everything you purchase. In this article, we’ll go through what some popular sustainability-related food claims mean, which ones are regulated (and which ones aren’t!) and how to […]
What Is Food Order and How Does It Impact Your Health?
Have you ever thought about what food you choose to eat first from your plate? Most of us probably don’t give it much thought, and we likely swap back and forth between different foods throughout the meal. However, food order is an interesting strategy that researchers are investigating for how it can affect blood sugar […]