Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer Have you heard of phytic acid being referred to as an “anti-nutrient?” Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes; Phytic acid is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus and is used as energy when the plant starts to grow. The highest levels of […]
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Is My Poop Normal?
Is My Poop Normal? Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway, if your poop is normal?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhoea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or when you’re super-nervous about […]
Could It Be Food Intolerance?
Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance? Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. You can learn how it affected me in the video down below, this may resonate with you right now. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate […]
All About Digestive Enzymes
Digestive Enzymes What are digestive enzymes and who needs to include them into their daily health practice and why. Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal As a practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And […]
Dairy intolerances
Dairy Intolerance (Lactose, Casein, and Whey) Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. Dairy intolerance can also cause embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint pain, headaches, exhaustion, and even skin symptoms like rashes and eczema. Dairy is just […]
Cholesterol – Myths
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule […]
