You’ve packed so early that the only clean clothes you have left are in your suitcase, checked your destination weather forecast so frequently you almost believe it (nice try), and pre-selected your seat. You’ve got all bases covered to make this the perfect getaway, right?! Let’s take that plan-ahead strategy and apply it to your health to ensure that you don’t carry excess baggage and let your IBS symptoms spoil that next trip.

The connection between the food we eat and our mental health has recently been confirmed with a randomized controlled study called the SMILES trial, which tested a dietary intervention group against a social support control group to determine if diet could influence depression. This study found that 33% of individuals following a modified Mediterranean diet went into clinical remission from moderate to severe depression.

Looking for a fun snack for the weekend? (or any day of the week, let’s be real! haha) These delightfully delicious Banana Chia Chocolate Chipcookies will hit the spot!

What are prebiotics? To keep it simple, prebiotics are considered the food for our friendly gut bacteria. Just like humans, when our healthy bacteria are being fed well, they can thrive and complete all their functions and roles with ease. However, when they don’t get the right food in the form of ‘prebiotics’, they have a tendency to die off faster and produce less of the benefits for the host – that’s you! The good news is that it is extremely easy to fit in a few extra foods high in prebiotics in your regular diet.

Probiotics are consistently talked about in the nutrition world and many people recognize that they are good for your gut and overall health. But what are we actually talking about when we refer to probiotics? And why are they good for you? And should you be taking them?

Today’s blog will answer these questions about probiotics and give you some practical tips on how to add them to your diet!

Did you know that nutrition can impact anxiety? Learn nutrition strategies to manage anxiety!

With the increased stress in today’s modern world, I am often asked if nutrition can play a role in reducing feelings of anxiety and its related symptoms. While the short answer is “YES”, nutrition can definitely play a role in managing anxiety and anxiety-related symptoms, it is one piece of a much larger picture.