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Welcome my sister Kelsey back to the blog! Together we are working on a series that covers the many ways in which nutrition, digestive health and mood are related. We hope that you find it helpful. I

Your brain loves fat. Wants it, craves it, needs it.  After all, the brain is made up of more than 50% fat. However, the nervous system is a highly specialized mechanism, and can’t use just any rogue

There’s no denying that food these days is confusing. With over 40,000 items lining grocery store shelves and countless divergent “diet” theories, food choices can start to seem endless, scary, and

If you have ever tried to research the health benefits of legumes, especially in ancestral health circles, you will likely be confronted with a barrage of conflicting perspectives and tirelessly advo

Nutrition books spend a great deal of time discussing what to eat, however rarely do we consider the vitality in what we select to drink. Yet, the beverage industry is a crafty multi-billion do

Unless you’ve been hiding out somewhere recently, I would venture to say that you’ve “heard the word” about probiotics. The importance of maintaining healthy gut flora is being recognized in a big w

When it comes to choline, the evidence is clear: Americans simply aren’t getting enough of it in their diets. Although woefully under-discussed, this essential nutrient is vital for the proper funct

Last month I posted on “Three of the Many Wonderful Benefits of Collagen.” If you did not see that post, or you are new to the blog, you can check it out here! Today I am going to dive in to the topi

When is the last time you took a full breath of rich, fresh air? There is something about pristine, crisp air that is completely unforgettable: the way it feels on your skin, the energy it brings to

One drizzle adds a savory roasted flavor to grilled dishes. A spoonful serves as a “cure all” to heal any ills. Running a palmful through the hair leaves tangles silky and soothed, and is even rumore

Coconut. We can’t get enough of it. Brightly flavored and pleasantly aromatic, this tropical superfood is making a splash in the health community with its impressive list of health benefits. Blend

We are taught saturated fats are scary. Very scary. We are conditioned to avoid saturated fats with a paralyzing fear, and find ourselves crafting innumerable ways to trick our “shameful cravings” fo