Tag: healthy diet

Folate Not Folic Acid

Written by b-better on June 28, 2021. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Folate Not Folic Acid

“Folate” & “folic acid” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not at all the same and here’s why you should care!⁣⁣There are two main forms of vitamin B9: folate (the natural form) and folic acid (the synthetic form used in many supplements and fortified/enriched foods).⁣While their chemical structure differ slightly, the main difference lies in the body’s ability to process them.⁣Unlike natural folate which is easily metabolized in the small intestine, synthetic folic acid is metabolized by the DHFR enzyme in the liver which is rather low, leaving excess folic acid to be...

Start with Baby Steps, Not Giant Leaps

Written by b-better on June 25, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Start with Baby Steps, Not Giant Leaps

This isn’t my typical post but it’s an important conversation to have.I recently met someone who eats McDonald’s Every. Single. Day!I also know other people addicted to soda who drink 5 to 6 cans per day.One thing I’ve learned over the years working with private clients is to always meet people where they’re at.It’s unreasonable to recommend to someone who eats fast food every day to start cooking homemade meals like wild-caught salmon and broccoli.It IS possible however to order salad with that fast food burger and choose water over soda as their next health swap.If you’re feeling...

Can’t Have Rice, Pasta or Gluten? Try These Low Carb, Gluten-Free Swaps Instead

Written by b-better on June 23, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Can’t Have Rice, Pasta or Gluten? Try These Low Carb, Gluten-Free Swaps Instead

Who are these suggestions meant for? It’s for the person who wants to:⁣⁣⁣⁣✔️reduce gluten⁣⁣✔️reduce grains and flour in their diet⁣⁣✔️regulate blood sugar levels⁣⁣✔️add more fiber⁣⁣✔️add variety and try something different⁣⁣⁣⁣????????Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic, and avoiding glutenous grains is usually one of the main dietary modifications needed for remission. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Why? Because gluten can promote intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut) which is a precursor for all autoimmune disease activation – regardless of the diagnosis!!⁣⁣⁣Those who struggle with chronic depression will also...