September is for Plant-Powered Eating
September is for Plant-Powered Eating “To get the best results, eat food in its most natural form – fruits, vegetables, whole grains.” Jack LaLanne Ever get to dinner and realize the closest thing you’ve had to a fruit or vegetable all day was the tomato sauce on your pasta? You are certainly not alone! Fruits […]
The Truth Behind Being “Hangry”
The Truth Behind Being “Hangry” “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry.” The popular Snickers slogan sounds humorous but there is scientific truth about the relationship between hunger and irritable or impatient mood. To understand what being hangry means, people should know that hunger does not always mean that the stomach feels empty. It is the […]
Wrapped in Plastic: From your Closet to your Dinner Plate
Wrapped in Plastic: From your Closet to your Dinner Plate “Plastic will be the main ingredient of all our grandchildren’s recipes.” Anthony T. Hincks It is early morning, and you are standing in front of your closet, deciding what to wear. You reach for your comfortable pair of leggings, head to the kitchen, and pour […]
You Can’t Recruit Your Way Out of Rural Healthcare’s Biggest Problem
Electrolytes Are the New Multivitamin…. Do I really need them? “Water is the driving force of all nature.” Leonardo da Vinci Walk into any gym, pharmacy, or grocery store today, and you will see electrolyte powders, hydration packets, sports drinks, and mineral-infused waters everywhere. Fitness influencers sip brightly colored drinks during workouts. Wellness podcasts discuss […]
Why “Healthy” Foods Make You Feel Grumpy
Why “Healthy” Foods Make You Feel Grumpy “One man’s food is another man’s poison.” – Lucretius Imagine that you just finished a big, green, “healthy” dinner…but instead of feeling energized, your stomach feels uncomfortably full, and you’re oddly exhausted. “But I ate my vegetables…” you think. If foods everyone calls good sometimes make you feel […]
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing Resilience
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing Resilience Most of us don’t think too much about our food choices as we go about our day – we’re just trying to get things done. But what we eat (or skip) has a bigger impact than we realize. It affects how clearly we think, how steady our energy feels, how well […]
Tiny but Mighty: How Peptides in Food Support Health and Longevity
Tiny but Mighty: How Peptides in Food Support Health and Longevity “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates Imagine this…You’re sitting at the kitchen table, sipping your morning coffee. You’ve just finished a breakfast of scrambled eggs, a slice of whole-grain toast, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. As you scroll […]
Healthy Mitochondria Tips
“There is no amount of healthcare dollars that will improve our collective health status in the United States unless they are focused on mitochondrial health.” Casey Means, M.D. Ever wonder what keeps your body’s engines running smoothly day in and day out? Meet your mitochondria – the tiny yet mighty powerhouses of your cells! These little […]
Importance of Mitochondria for Overall Health
Importance of Mitochondria for Overall Health Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases… there are so many chronic illnesses tied to poor mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells; they take the food we eat and turn it into energy called ATP. But they do more than just produce energy – they […]
Introducing the 30-Point Plant System to Power our Gut Microbiome
Introducing the 30-Point Plant System to Power our Gut Microbiome “There are no incurable diseases if one lives in harmony with nature.” Ann Wigmore Tweet Did you know that your gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in your health? With over 70% of your immune system residing in […]