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Master Your Microbiome | The GI MAP test
I adopt the strategy ‘Test, don’t guess’ when it comes to your gut health.
This is the missing piece to resolving gut health and many other issues. Understanding your gut function and microbiome and addressing the imbalances is key to recovery.
Aloe Vera - Super Fuel for Your Gut
What is a natural remedy for constipation, diarrhea, reflux, bloating, and GI inflammation? Aloe Vera.
Stomach Acid is VITAL for Digestion & More.
What is stomach acid? Do you have low stomach acid? How to improve your stomach acid production.
What is Soluble Fiber?
Fiber is a nutrient that our bodies cannot digest. This is exactly why we need it, and what makes it good for us. There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and has more of a laxative effect. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps to bulk stool.
White Bean, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Dip
This White Bean, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Dip is fiber packed! Adding nutritious foods like cannellini beans and artichokes to your diet also helps control blood sugar levels and can easily help you reach your fiber goal of 25-35g/day.
Napa Cabbage Sesame Ginger Salad
Napa Cabbage is my favorite type of cabbage. It's mellow, not as bitter as other cabbage varieties. It is a cruciferous vegetable high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. This salad is my favorite and super easy to make! The salad base requires two ingredients: Napa Cabbage & Bragg ginger sesame dressing.
What are "healthy fats"?
Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that play a part in almost every aspect of health. However, your body does not produce omega-3s, so to maintain healthy levels you need to incorporate foods that are high in omega-3s.
Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been growing in popularity over the past few years, due to their health benefits and how easy they are to incorporate into your diet. Not only are chia seeds a complete protein, or a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body cannot make, but they are loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and minerals.
Benefits of Cacao
Cacao is the most natural and purest form of chocolate, made from gently roasted cocoa beans. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, high in magnesium, boosts cognitive function, and possesses prebiotic activity. My favorite way to incorporate cacao into my diet is drinking my CACAO SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe.
The Power of Fiber ~ Gut Health Boosting Smoothie
Dietary fiber can help with gut health because when fermented it creates Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). My favorite way to incorporate fiber-rich foods into my diet is by drinking my GUT HEALTH SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe!
Broccoli Tempeh Tahini Noodles
I love this quick dinner recipe because it’s made from 3 of my favorite foods: broccoli, tempeh, and tahini. Broccoli belongs to a category of foods known as cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are high in nutrients, low in calories, and possess anti-cancer benefits.
Lentil Fiesta Flip!
What's a quick, easy, & delicious lunch? A Lentil Fiesta Flip! You'll want to save this recipe for later. Did you know lentils are high in protein, fiber, iron & are dirt cheap?! Talk about bang for your buck.
Turmeric & Ginger Wellness Shots
These 5-ingredient wellness shots have powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, and a mega-dose of vitamin C. It's the ultimate juice to boost immunity!
Buddha Bowl & Meal Prep
With a little meal prep, you can easily throw together a delicious Buddha Bowl, aka a colorful, flavorful, filling plant-based bowl.
Shiitake Mushroom Tacos!
Did you know that mushrooms have potent medicinal properties as well as some pretty powerful anti-aging effects?
Sesame Bok Choy Soba Noodles
Bok choy is an antioxidant-rich vegetable, while soba noodles provide protein and nutritious starches to promote a healthy microbiome. This recipe is nutrient-dense, vegan & gluten-free
Power Oatmeal Bowl
One of my favorite meals is oatmeal. I'm not talking about the sugary packets you buy from the store. Making a nutritious oatmeal bowl at home is the way to go!
All Disease Begins in the Gut
Food is the most important determinant of how healthy your gut microbiome is, and how healthy you are. You choose what to eat every day, so you can directly impact your health