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The Gut-Brain Axis
You slept through your alarm. On the way out the door, you realize you left your curling iron plugged in. And your gas tank is empty, so you have to get gas. How are you feeling? More specifically, how is your gut feeling? The Gut-Brain Axis Under stress, the...
Supporting your Teen’s Health Journey
With the return to fall sports and the classroom after the pandemic, teens will face new challenges this school year. High school sports have always put pressure on teens to perform optimally and keep an athletic physique. Pandemic deconditioning will add additional...
To juice or not to juice?
Wouldn’t it be easier if we could just drink our fruits and vegetables all at once, instead of eating the recommended 5 servings per day? Keep reading to find out about juicing and juicing alternatives to make the most of your nutrition! Juicing has become so popular...
Stomach pain? Diarrhea? 3 Signs you may have SIBO: Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
What if your stomach discomfort that you’ve “learned to live with” went away with the right diet? Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is when bacteria that is normally found in the colon starts to overgrow in the small intestines. The body naturally keeps...
Is it true that I need to cut dairy while breastfeeding?
Baby is fussy. She’s tired. You’re tired. YouTube says it’s the dairy. Before running to the fridge and pitching everything white and creamy, let’s find out if there is any merit to these claims! Why would dairy upset my baby? Breast milk contains proteins from the...
How to Gain Healthy Weight
A plan for healthy weight gain includes adequate fluid, calories, and exercise for building muscle.
Which kind of non-dairy milk is the best?
We often get questions from clients about plant-based milks. There are tons of options in the market, including milk made from almonds, cashews, hemp seeds, flax seeds, oats, rice, and coconut. How do we know which kind to buy? Which Type is Most Popular? I typed in a...
What to look out for when Googling nutrition advice.
The internet can only get you so far. Find out how a dietitian “screens” websites for trustworthy nutrition information. Remember that your current health status doesn’t fit into a box. Your health is systemic. When determining a nutrition plan, we look at the whole...
I’ve removed gluten from my diet, but I still have symptoms. Why?
If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, non-celiac wheat sensitivity, or wheat allergies, you’ve probably been instructed to remove gluten from your diet. It is much easier said than done! You could still be having symptoms because: 1.You still need to remove...
Dietary Recommendations for illness
Since the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a news release on July 23rd stating that hospitalizations for COVID-19 doubled in two weeks, we thought it would be a good idea to share what we know about nutrition & COVID-19. The immune...
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