As a long time endurance athlete, I’ve eaten (and drank) my share of maltodextrin. Maltodextrin Is a type of carbohydrate that comes in the form of a white powder from rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch. Its makers first cook it, then add acids or enzymes to break it down some more. The final product […]
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If you’re wondering why you’re getting cavities despite what seems like excellent oral hygiene or you notice a growing sensitivity despite a lack of the usual suspects (sugar and cold) on your gums, you may need to go deeper than just your mouth… as well as the family dentist you’ve been seeing for years. Imbalances […]
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New Year’s Eve Resolution: noun. : a promise to do something differently in the new year (1). Sounds great! Starting tomorrow, as if by magic, what will you do differently? Perhaps you’re going to stop eating sugar, stick to your plan of exercising regularly or finally complete that book you’ve been meaning to have published. […]
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With Thanksgiving only days away, you’ve likely got all the basics done; guests have sent in their RSVPs, the menu is all planned out and you’re preparing to get into the fun bit: the cooking! And while veggie sides ( and desserts, if you’re making them) may feel foul-proof, tried and true, for many, there […]
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For many, a daily broth is a regular part of the diet. No sooner would they skip drinking enough water than miss getting their dose of gut healing amino acids, gut sealing gelatin and collagen to reduce inflammation. But what about folks who are just learning about all its many benefits? What’s the easiest […]
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Something special you’d receive on your birthday or anniversary? A go-to gift idea for anyone? Or maybe something you’d purchase for yourself as the perfect pick-me-up? All of the above may be true; but the two have a lot more in common than being lovely tokens of love and affection: they’re two products that, when […]
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How often do you visit your local farmer’s market? Is it where you go on a regular basis to find fresh, local produce, sustainable meats and fish and craft food such as handmade pickles and nut butters? Or more of a pastime you’ll engage in as a once in a while type of activity? […]
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How whites are your pearly whites? Were your teeth naturally straight, or did you need braces? Is your mouth the picture of perfect oral health? Or something a tad far from it? We all know the basics; don’t eat too much sugar (or better yet, any!) / refined carbohydrate, brush and floss regularly and see […]
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If you’re following a Keto diet, a Paleo Diet or any diet, chances are strong that you’ve come across a number of low-carb or no sugar added products containing erythritol. What exactly is it, and is it truly a healthy option? Ann organic compound, erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a food additive and […]
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Aside from being a trendy ingredient in anything from coffee substitutes to energy bars, Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing (1). Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that […]
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