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Antibiotics + Probiotics

Our household has been hit with a few bad illnesses the last few weeks…it really is Fall! My doctor prescribed a round of antibiotics 💊...

Oatmeal

Let’s talk ab-OAT oatmeal. 🌾 Oats are a whole grain, they provide a good source of fiber. It can help lower LDL cholesterol (AKA the...

Egg Whites

Let's crack open the science behind egg whites and protein! 🥚💪 🍳 What is a High-Quality Protein? It's more than just a buzzword;...

Product Review | RXBAR

🍫What are RXBARs? Protein bars that stand out for their simplicity and transparency. They are made with a short list of simple and...

Apple Cider Vinegar

🍎 Demystifying Apple Cider Vinegar: Fact vs. Fiction 🍏⁠ •⁠ Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has taken the health and wellness world by storm,...

Product Review | Prebiotic Sodas

Craving a soda 🥤but want something a litter better-for-you? Look no further! 🌟 Olipop and Poppi are two popular low-sugar soda options...

Prebiotics

Prebiotics - hint…they’re not the same thing as probiotics.⁠ •⁠ 🔬 The official scienc-y definition for a prebiotic is a "substrate that...

GMO-free Milk?

When a 🐄 eats #GMO food does that mean she produces GMO-milk??? • The answer: ❌ • When a #cow eats GMO crops such as 🌽 or soy, her...

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are hip right now – #kombucha, #sauerkraut, #kimchi, #tempeh, #yogurt, sour dough. Most people believe that eating these...

Coffee

#Coffee. It’s literally the first thing I think of when I wake up because I legit can not function until I’ve had at least 2 cups. 💤⁠ •⁠...

Amino Acids

Amino acids. #Whey. #Casein. #Hemp. #Pea. #Soy. What do these things have in common ➡️ PROTEIN •⠀ Proteins are made up of smaller units...

Probiotics

How many #probiotics do I need? 🧐A simple question with a not-so-simple answer👩🏼‍🔬…there are many different types of probiotics 🦠,...

Crawling Protein

Would you eat it? I did. ⁠ ⁠•⁠ I went to Mexico 🇲🇽 recently and ate a 🦗. I have to admit that it was not my favorite, but hey…we can’t...

Monosodium Glutamate MSG

Have you paid extra for a product that said ‘#NoMSG’❓Probably. • Reality ➡️ MSG is NOT a scary ingredient found in Chinese food or...

BEST BY vs. USE BY date

Most foods have a date printed somewhere on the package, but what does this date stamp mean? • Do I need to throw the food away after...

Whole Grains

Did you know that #popcorn is a whole grain?! • YES ‼️ this easy to make and fun to eat snack can help you meet your whole grain & fiber...

Hydration

Hydration – it’s not just for 🌱 • More than 50% of our body is made of 💧! We absolutely need #water to make sure our bodies can do the...

Is it a Fruit or Vegetable?

Are cucumbers 🥒 a #vegetable or a #fruit? • To be a fruit 🍉 🍎 the food must have seeds. So technically, a #cucumber is a fruit. 🆒 •...

Fruits and Veggies

Guess what, fruits and veggies are good for you 🙃 I know, you know, but 9️⃣ out of 🔟 Americans are not meeting the 🥬🍅🍒🍏...

"Natural"

Over 45% of consumers buy foods or beverages because the product says #natural on the label.¹ • What does “natural” or “made with natural...