Colostrum: An Ancestral Superfood for Modern Times

June 20, 2017 lindsaychristensen

Colostrum is the first milk produced by humans and other mammals such as cows. It is nutrient-dense and has been used by humans for its health benefits since antiquity.

Colostrum is a food that has been consumed by humans since antiquity. It offers an array of health benefits that I believe are unparalleled in any other superfood. Read on to learn more about the ancestral uses of colostrum, the amazing health benefits it has to offer, and why you should incorporate it into your diet!

Nutrition for Sun Protection

June 16, 2017 lindsaychristensen

Sun exposure is crucial for promoting optimal health, but too much sun can cause skin damage. Protect your skin from sun damage by eating a nutrient-dense diet rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

Summer is here, and that means it is time to get outside and soak up the sun! For many people, getting outside will involve slathering on sunscreen. However, scientific research indicates that chemical-based sunscreens have adverse health effects. Fortunately, it is possible to naturally fortify your skin against sun damage by consuming certain foods and nutrients. Read on to discover why sun exposure is crucial to your health, the problems posed by chemical-based sunscreens, and how you can use nutrition to strengthen your skin’s defenses while fully enjoying all the health benefits the sun has to offer!

The Low-Mold, Low-Salicylate Diet for Mold Illness

May 16, 2017 Lindsay

In my recovery from toxic mold illness, no dietary changes have been more crucial to me than avoiding mold-containing foods. Once I learned that numerous foods could harbor mold, and thus worsen my symptoms, I became extremely vigilant about keeping these foods out of my diet. Below is a comprehensive list of foods that contain mold. You may want to avoid these foods if you are struggling with a chronic illness, as mold illness not only makes your body more sensitive to mold and mycotoxins in your environment, but it can also increase your sensitivity to the substances that you bring into your body as food.

The Circadian Rhythm-Blood Sugar Connection

May 13, 2017 Lindsay

A disrupted circadian rhythm can negatively impact many aspects of health, including blood sugar control. Read on to learn about how circadian rhythm disruption affects your blood sugar, and what you can do to reset your circadian rhythm and thus reverse conditions such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, and diabetes.

Saturated Fat Intake: Why One-Size-Fits-All Recommendations Don’t Work

May 5, 2017 Lindsay

Within the ancestral health and functional medicine communities, an ample intake of high-quality saturated fats is emphasized as being quite important for the promotion of optimal health. However, in the rush to jump on the high-fat bandwagon, we seem to be overlooking a crucial fact, which is that while increased saturated fat intake is not the sole driving force in heart disease, it still can have varied effects on biomarkers of health from one person to another, which can subsequently influence one's risk of developing high cholesterol and heart disease.