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Aim to adjust your diet to local and seasonal produce and flavors. Not only does this make things more interesting and festive, but it aligns with traditional eating patterns. Just like light and temperature, food is also an important signal to your body about the...

With the change in season comes a change in temperature. Many folks avoid the cold like the plague, climbing out of bed into a 70 degree house, bundling up and getting into a 70 degree car, then arriving at a 70 degree office for the remainder of the day before...

Get Your Light Right  Humans are diurnal animals, which means we evolved under the sun. Our natural hormone cycles from the release of cortisol at sunrise, the production of thyroid and sex hormones throughout the day, and the production of melatonin at dusk. Our...

Gluten-free, Low-Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins (Recipe courtesy of Naturally Nourished) Ingredients: ⅔ cup pureed pumpkin Zest of 2 oranges (optional) 1 tsp almond extract 2 Tbsp raw unfiltered honey 2 oz full-fat cream cheese 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil or ghee 5...

For a special treat this season, swap one of your pumpkin spiced lattes for one of these nutrient-dense fall recipes: Sprouted Spelt Pumpkin Spice Muffins  Ingredients: Sprouted spelt (available from Thrive Market online) Or Spelt flour (Montana grown available at GFS...

Falling into Daylight Savings As we move through this beautiful beginning of fall, the quintessential time of transition, another hallmark of the season approaches - Daylight Savings! On November 3rd, we will turn our clocks back an hour, which can either be a...

Fall and winter are times we all want to stay in, hunker down, and enjoy meals that provide comfort. In our opinion, there is no better comfort food than a good hearty soup. You can easily get protein and vegetables mixed with spices for an abundance of flavor in a...

Mitochondria are small structures found within our cells that are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell. They play a crucial role in producing energy for the cell in the form of a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Now, let's talk about chronic...

The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhabit the digestive tract. These microorganisms play a critical role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, which is essential for maintaining overall health. In this article,...

Athletic performance is determined by a range of factors, including genetics, training, and nutrition. Recently, researchers have started to investigate the role of the gut microbiome in athletic performance. The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms...

Your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, from digestion to immunity. But did you know that it can also have a significant impact on your skin health? Research has shown that the gut-skin axis - the communication network between the gut...

The link between gut health and mental health has been gaining more attention in recent years, and for good reason. Research has shown that the gut and brain are closely connected, and the health of one can significantly impact the other. In fact, the gut is often...