How to Heal Your Gut: 5 Steps for Success
You’ve heard about leaky gut syndrome: that it literally means your gut is leaking some of its contents into your body, that a loosening of the tight junctions of the gut lining could cause a host of problems, that it can be a chronic issue, and that it’s bad for more than just your gut…
Continue ReadingKeto Taco Soup With Bone Broth
Looking for a creative, delicious low-carb soup to go along with your keto diet? Look no further! We’ve created a filling, satisfying keto taco soup recipe that will please the whole family. Low net carbs and high fat are just the beginning as this recipe brings Mexican flavor to a whole new level. Taco soup may not seem like the…
Continue Reading3 Ways to Avoid a Keto Headache
So you’re about to embark on the ketogenic diet for the first time, and you’re hearing rumors about the keto flu: flu-like symptoms, brain fog, fatigue, and keto headaches. What’s all this about? Well, transitioning from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to the keto diet makes for a pretty dramatic shift. And sometimes it takes…
Continue ReadingSlow Cooker Beef Bone Broth Recipe
If you haven’t heard about the benefits of bone broth, we’re here to fill you in. Bone broth is made by simmering bones with water and vegetables for a long time, thereby extracting a host of benefits. In order to get the amazing benefits of bone broth, you’ll need to make your own (or buy…
Continue ReadingHow to Prevent an Electrolyte Imbalance Without Turning to Sports Drinks
When you hear the word electrolytes, what do you think of? If you played sports in high school or enjoy catching a game on TV, you probably picture big, bright orange coolers full of neon-tinted beverages being poured over coaches after a big win. Or something to that effect. Certain sports drink brands put electrolytes on…
Continue ReadingTry Glycine for Sleep Before the Heavy-Duty Sleep Meds
Having trouble falling asleep? Feeling exhausted when your alarm goes off in the morning? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 83.6 million U.S. adults get less than 7 hours of sleep each night, whether due to insomnia, shift work, sleep apnea, pain, or poor sleep hygiene (1). While…
Continue ReadingHow Glycine Benefits Virtually Every Part of the Human Body
You know bone broth is essential for gut health, joint health, and to promote longevity, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? One reason bone broth is so beneficial is because of the amino acid content. There are 20 amino acids in total, each with specific health benefits. One of the most prominent amino acids found in bone broth is…
Continue ReadingThe Best Dairy-Free Broccoli Soup Recipe You’ll Ever Try
What are the first things you think of when the words “broccoli soup” come to mind? Besides “comfort food,” probably a lot of cheese and dairy, right? It excludes those of us who are lactose intolerant or trying go strictly paleo. But broccoli soup is so delicious, can’t there be another way to enjoy it?…
Continue ReadingWhat Does Collagen Do and Why Should I Try It?
You’ve decided that it’s time to take control of your health. One of the things you’ve noticed over and over in your online searches for nutritional products is collagen peptides. You see them sold by well-known celebrity doctors, by paleo advocates, and even by functional medicine practitioners and alternative healthcare professionals. But what does collagen…
Continue ReadingHomemade Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup in 30 Minutes
Nothing says comfort food and nostalgia like broccoli cheese soup. The creamy, cheesy base and the bits of broccoli are married together into a delicious, hearty bowl of soup that you’ll wish was bottomless. Our version of this classic American soup will not only take you back to the good ol’ days when you weren’t…
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