Inflammation is a naturally occurring mechanism in our bodies. It has its purpose, however sometimes we just wish it wasn’t there. There are two types: acute and chronic inflammation. Acute, which last for a short period of time, is usually caused from sudden injury, like a bee sting. Chronic, which is continuous or has a […]
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Foods Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Nowadays it’s easy to find foods marked with being ‘full of Omega 3’s!’, or ‘good for the heart!’. Incase you haven’t noticed, they have been sweeping the nation by proving to be beneficial to heart and brain functions. Omega 3 Fatty acids play an important role in activities and structures in our cells, have been […]
Our Top 4 Favorite Nut and Seed Butters!
No longer are the days of just plain old peanut butters. Walking into the grocery store just over a decade ago, we wouldn’t have been faced with the problem of too many options. In a world of already so many indecisions, are we really asking, ‘Which butter do I choose?’. Yes, yes we are. Now […]
Beat the Heat: Water Infusion Recipes
With Labor Day Weekend bringing the summer to an end, I think we all are ready to see some pumpkin spice come back on menus and watch the leaves turn. However, Mother Earth is still cranking the heat and partying like summer’s end isn’t in sight. So the question is how do we beat […]
PRO-Tips for buying PRObiotics
Kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, coconut yogurt; these are just some of the trendy products on the market promoting gut health. They advertise providing interesting and natural sources of probiotics, but what are probiotics? Not to be confused with prebiotics, probiotics are living microorganisms that have the ability to work with our bodies to promote our […]