Today I'm sharing my best autoimmune diet and lifestyle tips to help you boost energy, overcome brain fog, improve gut health, reduce stress, and live well naturally with autoimmune disease! And discussing where medications and medical interventions fit. Note from Dena: This post was … [Read more...] about Best Autoimmune Diet + Lifestyle Tips (Autoimmunity Series: Part 2)
Why Are So Many Women Getting Autoimmune Diseases? (Autoimmunity Series: Part 1)
Women are 3.5 times more likely than men to get autoimmune disease...but why? Learn which autoimmune conditions are most common in women and five possible reasons for the gender bias, based on the scientific research. Note from Dena: This post was co- written with Sarah Kaufman, Dietetic … [Read more...] about Why Are So Many Women Getting Autoimmune Diseases? (Autoimmunity Series: Part 1)
6 Ways to help a friend with an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating
Have you ever wondered what you should say (and shouldn't say) to someone with an eating disorder or disordered eating? Today we're sharing 6 practical ways to help a friend or loved one with these issues so they feel loved and supported rather than isolated and misunderstood. Note from … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to help a friend with an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating
Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars (Gluten free, dairy free)
Chocolate chunks, pecans, and coconut make this healthy breakfast oatmeal bars recipe taste more like dessert! They're gluten free, dairy free and soy free so they can be enjoyed by everyone and they're super healthy. There's also a nut free option too! These new chocolate chunk oatmeal bars … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars (Gluten free, dairy free)
6 Signs Your Diet is Really Disordered Eating
Dieting and weight obsession are the cultural norm. So how do you know if your diet is really disordered eating or an eating disorder? Here are six warning signs. Note from Dena: This guest post was co-written with Abbie Womack, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between … [Read more...] about 6 Signs Your Diet is Really Disordered Eating
7 Common Myths About Eating Disorders
We're busting 7 common myths about eating disorders and disordered eating with the facts and the research to back them up! Note from Dena: This guest post was written by Abbie Womack, Dietetic Intern, as part of a research partnership between Back To The Book Nutrition and post-graduate … [Read more...] about 7 Common Myths About Eating Disorders
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)