Maintaining a healthy gut is vital for overall well-being. But what are probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods? How do they benefit your gut health?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed...

Did you know that our body is home to trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the microbiome? These microbes play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. They aid in digesting food...

Eating disorders are a serious mental health issue that can impact people of all ages and backgrounds. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, reading books on the topic can...

Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels, that form from pre-existing vessels, allowing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. This process involves the migration, expansion, and differentiation of endothelial cells...

Food is complex and contains macronutrients which are Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats as well as Micronutrients, which are water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, micro-minerals, and trace minerals.

Carbs are molecules that contain single, double, or multiple...

The World Health Organization estimates that around 2 billion people worldwide are iodine deficient, and did you know that Iodine deficiency is one of the leading causes of hypothyroidism. 

Many people rely on table salt...

Dietary fats and oils come from both animal and plant sources, however, many people are confused about healthy fats; especially Omega 3's, Omega 6's, and Omega 9's along with DHA and EPA. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA...

Next to iron, zinc is the second most plentiful trace mineral in your body and is necessary for good health.

Zinc is needed for the functions of over 300 enzymes and is involved in many...

Vitamin C is essential for healthy immune function and is the only water-soluble vitamin that doesn’t belong to the vitamin B category. A powerful antioxidant which is essential for a group of biosynthetic and gene...

There seems to be a great deal of confusion around nutritional terms, and we get asked by our clients to explain these all the time, so we wanted to help clarify things a bit in hopes...

While it may look like nothing more than a dark pile of soil to the untrained eye, it is one of the most beneficial nutritional supplements available.

This long-term geological transformation of plant matter into...

There is increasing interest in the role of micronutrients in optimizing health; micronutrients are substances such as vitamins and minerals that are necessary dietary components. Although needed in only tiny amounts, they are fundamental for...

The various types of sugar are derived from different sources and this can be a somewhat confusing topic as we hear so much about the benefits as well as the harm of consuming sugar. Simple sugars...

All components of life are made up of four basic elements, including the foods you eat. Each component comprises of various amounts of some or all four of these elements. Take water for instance which has...

Omega 3's are well known for their role in maintaining skin, healthy hair, and strong nails, Omega 3 elevates good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol. Omega 3’s are used to help in cases of arthritis...

Pineapples are one of the only members of the bromeliad family that actually produces fruit. It’s incredible health benefits include boosting immunity with high levels of vitamin C, along with high levels of manganese which...

So many people are struggling to improve their health and the quality of their lives, yet they are turning everything over to an outside or external source, whether it be a physician or continually looking...

What's the Big Difference?

Nitrates and nitrites are two distinct types of compounds. Nitrates (NO3) consist of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. Nitrites (NO2) consist of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms.