Is gluten really bad for you, or is the gluten free fad just hype? Four questions to help you decide for yourself whether you should avoid gluten! Note from Dena: This post was co-written by Karina Medina, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between Back To The Book Nutrition and … [Read more...] about Is Gluten Bad for You?
Easy Probiotic Fermented Carrots
Delicious and easy Probiotic Fermented Carrots. Cultured and fermented foods are rich in probiotics, which are essential to gut health and proper immune function. Of all the fermented foods I've made, these carrots are one of the fastest and best tasting, plus they're 75% cheaper than store … [Read more...] about Easy Probiotic Fermented Carrots
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe
Easy, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup with tips for grain/gluten free versions, and slow cooker instructions if you prefer that. Plus, a recipe for delicious homemade chicken broth in the Crock Pot! This soup is pure comfort food and the perfect way to warm up and get cozy during the colder … [Read more...] about Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe
Colostrum Supplements: Benefits, best brands, dosing, + more!
Support immune function and gut health with colostrum supplements - learn what the research says, best brands, common doses, and my incredible personal experience using colostrum in my own family! I've been using colostrum more and more in my home and with my clients and, the more I use it, … [Read more...] about Colostrum Supplements: Benefits, best brands, dosing, + more!
20 Natural Remedies for Heartburn, Reflux, and GERD
Looking for natural remedies for heartburn, reflux, and GERD? You're in the right place! We're sharing 20 different food, lifestyle, supplement, and holistic treatment modalities to address the root cause of your symptoms and get you relief! Note from Dena: This post was co-written with Pallavi … [Read more...] about 20 Natural Remedies for Heartburn, Reflux, and GERD
What Causes Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD? A Holistic Perspective
If you have acid reflux, you've probably been told to reduce your stomach acid with diet or acid lowering medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPI's). But excess stomach acid is only one of many causes for heartburn, reflux, and GERD and, to get relief, you need to know which root cause is … [Read more...] about What Causes Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD? A Holistic Perspective
Should you Take Probiotics with Antibiotics?
Most people believe that probiotics help replace good bacteria depleted by antibiotics, but recent studies have raised new questions about whether probiotic supplements do more harm than good. We review the pros and cons, and answer frequently asked questions to help you decide whether you should … [Read more...] about Should you Take Probiotics with Antibiotics?
Ultimate Guide to Probiotic Supplements – 3 Types, who needs them, best brands, + more! (Free Printable)
There's a lot more to probiotics than eating yogurt and taking lactobacillus. Learn about all 3 types of probiotics, when to take them, the best brands of each, where to buy them, and more! (Click here for the Free Printable version of this Guide!) For years, Lactobacillus acidophillus … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to Probiotic Supplements – 3 Types, who needs them, best brands, + more! (Free Printable)