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  • Irish Sea Moss – Don’t Bother

    Irish Sea Moss, or Chondrus crispus, is often sold as a health food for “immune support”. Yet, there are no human studies that have been conducted to support this claim. Popular health websites such as WebMD and numerous blogs and supplement companies are making inappropriate and unsubstantiated claims about Irish sea moss.  Here are the…

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  • About Biotin

    Okay, ladies (and gentlemen), I’ve been noticing an increase of inquiries about biotin supplements for brittle and unhealthy hair and nails, so let’s get the facts straight before you buy a supplement! Biotin is a B vitamin, the 7th of the B-complex. It plays a role in several metabolic reactions relating to energy production. We…

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  • Supplements to Explore for COVID-19 (Updated 2/14)

    Zinc – Zinc deficiency is believed to be slightly prevalent worldwide (+17%), especially among infants and elderly populations or those with metabolic diseases. Chronic zinc deficiency may be associated with impaired immune function, oxidative damage, inflammation and autoimmune disorders (3). As a treatment for COVID-19, zinc is being explored parenterally** for inpatients due to varying…

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  • Beauty Foods

    What to Eat for Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails Healthy hair, skin and nails can be achieved through a varied diet rich in fruit, vegetables, protein and adequate hydration. Biotin-rich foods : Biotin is part of the B-complex, essential for converting food into energy. When eating biotin-rich foods, you are more likely to receive additional…

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  • Update 8/7/2020

    Whoops! I’ve been a tad distracted by life lately. Between finalizing my schedule for the upcoming fall semester (my very busy schedule of ONE class!) and trying to enjoy the last few weeks of summer, I’ve found myself lacking creativity to write. Granted, writing has never come naturally for me, so at least I’m trying!…

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  • The Importance of Fiber

    The role of dietary fiber, what foods provide the most fiber, and ways to increase fiber intake. WHY EAT MORE FIBER? Provides an ideal environment for healthy bacteria in the digestive tract Attracts extra cholesterol from food by binding bile and helps your body get rid of it Decreases blood sugar spikes by slowing down…

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  • Blueberry Switchel Recipe

    Switchel is made with apple cider vinegar, sweetener, and water, and sometimes includes ginger and lemon. My recipe omits the ginger and lemon and I used blueberries instead. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, switchel (also called haymaker’s punch) was used to quench the thirst of colonial farmers. It also happens to be a source…

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  • July 3rd Garden Update

    Pulled weeds for almost 2 hours, planted butternut squash, Turk’s Turban squash and pumpkins, fertilized, and watered! It’s a hot one out there and the garden is thriving!

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  • Summer Reading

    I’m a bit of a bookworm. At any given time, my Amazon shopping cart will have multiple books waiting to be ordered (waiting for an impulse purchase). Sometimes I don’t even read the books I order until months later. Most of the books I look for are about nutrition and health-related topics. I’ll be honest,…

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  • Basic Smoothie Recipe

    I started making daily smoothies a few years ago. I’ve made some pretty delicious and pretty gross ones along the way! Now when I make smoothies, I make a double batch so my husband can have some too. This smoothie recipe is super simple, tastes fantastic, and provides your fruit servings for the day! Not…

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