Integrative Nutrition

Sunday, Feb 7, 2021

THREE WAYS TO ATTRACT LOVE INTO YOUR LIFE – RIGHT NOW

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the status of our relationships is amplified for those who are unattached. Love is a topic that baffles most of us. Love challenges us to look at ourselves for who we really are. Love is a reflection, like a boomerang hitting us hard in the head – and the heart. Love can be excruciatingly painful and can destroy us. It can also allow us to reach higher heights and have the most intoxicating, joyous feeling and experience in the world. Read More

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Friday, Jan 29, 2021

FOUR EXERCISES TO SUPPORT YOUR GUT MICROBIOME

IIN loves to talk about the gut, and for good reason – how we take care of our gut health is a large determinant of our overall health, from digestion and elimination to mental well-being and beyond. What it means for our gut to be healthy will look different from person to person, but it can be categorized in two main ways: how we take care of our gut health physically, including exercise and the food we eat, and mentally/emotionally, such as managing stress and anxiety and engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors. Read More

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Friday, Nov 6, 2020

TEN FOODS TO MANAGE ANXIETY YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT

General anxiety disorder is one of the most common types of mental health issues, affecting 40 million adults in the United States alone. Anxiety can be caused by many things, from stressors at work to the foods we eat, and it manifests in different ways in the body, including emotional and physiological symptoms. There are also many avenues one can take to manage these symptoms, ranging from prescribed antidepressants to a daily jog to release endorphins. However, one of the strongest paths to explore is proper diet. Read More

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Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020

WHAT FOODS ARE HIGH IN LECTINS? – 12 FOODS TO CHECK OUT

Lectin is a type of protein found in all plant foods. Lectins are considered an “anti-nutrient,” which means they prevent the absorption of certain nutrients. You’re probably thinking, “That’s terrible! Why would I want to eat anything that contains anti-nutrients?” Before you ban lectins for life, let’s explore why these anti-nutrients exist and how their benefits may outweigh the consequences. Read More

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Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020

TO TAKE CARE OF OTHERS, YOU MUST FIRST TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

COVID-19 has impacted our lives in significant ways - you may be working from home, experiencing financial hardship, or even grieving the loss of a friend or relative. Or perhaps you’re living with people you love, but after all of this time at home, you’re feeling everything but love for them! Cabin fever is real and we are here to support you in maintaining healthy, happy relationships. Read More

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Monday, Aug 17, 2020

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR YOUR BODY TO ADJUST TO EATING HEALTHY?

A healthy and diverse diet can help your body feel and perform at full capacity. However, it takes time for your body to begin feeling noticeable effects of a diet rich in micronutrients, macronutrients, and whole foods. The body will “communicate” how it’s adjusting to your improved diet changes, which can look like weight loss, improved skin, better digestion, and higher energy levels. Read More

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Monday, Jul 27, 2020

FIVE WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Kindness is more than doing a favor for a friend or giving a portion of your paycheck to charity. Kindness is the quality of being loving, genuine, and empathetic – and spreading this energy into every area of your life. But in order to really show kindness to the world, you must first be kind to yourself, which begins with taking care of yourself and your personal needs. Read More

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Monday, Jul 6, 2020

MEN HAVE HORMONES, TOO: THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTOSTERONE IN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

When you hear “hormone health,” you may automatically think of the cyclical nature of women’s hormones and the many health issues that stem from hormonal imbalances. Men have hormones, too, and it’s important to include men in the discussion around proper hormonal health and preventing hormonal imbalances. Read More

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Monday, Jun 15, 2020

OPTIMIZE YOUR BRAIN HEALTH: FIVE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN

Believe it or not, your brain is always changing and adapting. Your brain is hard at work each day, constantly synthesizing information and adapting in response to new experiences. This adaptive quality is known as the brain’s plasticity, or ability to strengthen and fine-tune its functions in response to external stimuli. Read More

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

TEN WAYS TO START AN AT-HOME WORKOUT ROUTINE TODAY

Ready to start making the most of your training at home? There are so many ways to start or spice up your routine by shifting your perspective and making full use of what you have at home. As many gyms and studios remain closed, a solid at-home workout regimen can bring some normalcy and relief to your daily schedule. Read More

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