Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of a healthy immune response, and one key regulator of this process is histamine. If you’ve ever dealt with seasonal allergies, you’re likely familiar with histamine’s effects—but its role extends far beyond that....
The Era of Cheap Dopamine In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, pursuing true happiness has been replaced by the search for instant gratification. With every swipe, scroll, and notification, we’re bombarded with tiny hits of “cheap dopamine” — fleeting...
Proper nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum is crucial for both the baby's development and the mother's health. However, the demands of this life stage, combined with limited time for meal prep and grocery shopping, can make healthy eating feel overwhelming....
When we think about health, the focus is often on our physical health. We get regular checkups to learn about our blood pressure, our biomarkers such as cholesterol and fasting glucose, and our overall health status. But our physical health and our mental health...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE You don’t need a lot of extra calories to build muscle. Eat 1–2 palm-sized portions of protein at each meal. Eat 1 fist-sized serving of carbs and 2 fistfulls of vegetables, or at least 1 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of...
The urge to eat high-carb foods like pizza, bagels, and sweet treats isn't always a matter of willpower -- it could mean your body is trying to tell you something. A lack of essential nutrients, stress, or too little sleep can make you reach for comfort in the form of …
Your intestines make up about 4,000 square feet of surface area, all of which helps contain and control what you absorb into your bloodstream. If any part of your intestinal lining is compromised, then so is its ability to prevent you from absorbing toxins and...
Gluten can cause inflammation in anybody, even people who don't have an autoimmune disease like celiac. Inflammation caused by consuming gluten has been linked to a host of health complications, from cognitive issues to gastrointestinal problems.
Let’s be real: meal prep can be painful. It takes time and effort to plan meals, go grocery shopping and cook healthy foods that please everyone. Lugging home bags of groceries is hard work. Finding the time to cook after a long day can be just as hard....
Everyone wants to have a healthy brain that functions optimally. We all want to improve our focus, clarity, memory, and ability to learn and process new information. We also want to decrease our risk for depression, memory loss, dementia, and mood disorders. On a...
Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction have a lot in common. Both eating strategies work by placing limits on your diet and can be great tools for weight loss. However, there are a number of fundamental differences that can make one or the other better suited for your specific goals. How …
There are tremendous health benefits to the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet, but some people find it restrictive and hard to sustain when “keto flu” symptoms strike. Nutrition Health Coach Kelley Baker experienced these side effects for herself both times she tried keto in the past. For her third go, Kelley …
The flexibility of counting macros and an IIFYM approach can make sticking to a plan and seeing results more challenging. It’s tempting to overdo it on your favorite foods; that’s why it's important to pay attention to food quality and overall nutrition.
Almost 85 percent of people in both developed and developing countries live largely sedentary lifestyles. The human body was designed to move, and when it’s deprived of this movement, the results can manifest as poor physical health, mood disorders, and accelerated...
The food we consume is a critical factor in our immune health. In someone who suffers from an autoimmune disease, for instance, certain foods are guaranteed to trigger adverse symptoms. It’s critical to ensure that all of us, especially those with autoimmune conditions, consume a nutrient-rich diet.
