Nutrition Resources

An article on Dr. Axe's site shares that elevated blood sugar levels maintained for an extended period of time can push someone who is “prediabetic” into having full-blown diabetes (which now affects about one in every three adults in the U.S.) Even for people who aren’t necessarily at a high risk for developing diabetes or heart complications, poorly managed blood sugar can lead to common complications, including fatigue, weight gain and sugar cravings. In extreme cases, elevated blood sugar can even contribute to strokes, amputations, coma and death in people with a history of insulin resistance.

Zinc supports the immune system, aids in nutrient absorption and digestion, acts as an antioxidant to help fight cancer, balance hormones, fight diabetes, supports heart health, prevents diarrhea, aides in fertility, supports the liver, and supports muscle growth and repair. 

Learn the importance of short chain fatty acids and which foods help produce of them.

This article is just missing that digestion starts in the brain. The sight, smell and thought of food can trigger the brain to stimulate saliva in the mouth. And the state we are in can affect how nutrients are absorbed. Being in a parasympathetic, calm state is ideal for optimal digestion. 

This article is just missing that digestion starts in the brain. The sight, smell and thought of food can trigger the brain to stimulate saliva in the mouth. And the state we are in can affect how nutrients are absorbed. Being in a parasympathetic, calm state is ideal for optimal digestion. 

There are a lot of recommendations on how much water you should drink. Remember everyone is different, so it is important to listen to your body to learn how much you need each day, which can change depending on your activity level, the foods you eat, which also contain water, the water source, and whether or not you are absorbing the water. 

There are natural ways to help relieve constipation, such as adding more movement in your day, eliminating or adding different foods, drinking more water and more. 

If you have a relative that has diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, this does not determine your fate. Research is finding that three essential factors increase the risk of developing an autoimmune condition and, therefore, you have more control over prevention.

When it comes to healthy cooking oils, it may seem like there are endless options to choose from. Navigating the cooking aisle can be a daunting task on its own, and selecting which cooking oil is the best fit when it comes to your recipe can make it even more challenging. With so many factors to consider — from smoke point to flavor to nutritional content and beyond — even looking at a complete cooking oils list can be incredibly overwhelming.

So what is the healthiest oil to cook with and which ones should you nix from your kitchen cabinet altogether? Let’s find out.

What is heart disease caused by, and what does this tell us about how to prevent it? Most cardiovascular disorders are related to elevated inflammation levels — so, as you’ll learn, by reducing inflammation, the root of most disease, you can place your body in a state that is conducive to healing.

Here’s the good news for those struggling with heart disease: adjusting your diet, reducing stress levels and regularly exercising are all ways you can naturally control inflammation, and therefore are beneficial for treating and preventing coronary heart disease. And as you’ll more about below, there are many whole foods that are available in common grocery stores that can help protect your heart, as well as lower your risk for developing various forms of chronic diseases in the future.

Hashimoto’s disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or simply Hashimoto’s, is an autoimmune disorder, which means the immune system is producing antibodies that are attacking the body’s own healthy tissue, and in the process negatively impacting functions of the thyroid gland.

The good news is nutrition can be a huge piece in returning to normal thyroid function. 

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and doesn’t properly make or release thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland normally releases many crucial hormones that travel through the bloodstream to reach receptors found throughout the whole body. So a disturbance in thyroid function can cause widespread, noticeable health problems. The good news is nutrition can help.