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8 Powerful Foods for Fighting Colds and Flu

January 18, 2019 lindsaychristensen
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Cold and flu season is officially here! In this blog, I discuss eight of my favorite foods for fighting colds and flu. Each of these foods is affordable, widely available, and taps into your body's innate healing abilities so you can kick colds and the flu to the curb and get back to feeling your best!

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In Immune System, Infection, Natural Antiviral, Nutrition, Probiotics Tags natural cold remedy, natural flu remedy, respiratory infection, honey, garlic, colostrum, olive leaf, olive oil, fermented foods, immunity
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Eat More Plants! It's in Your (Gut Microbiota's) Genes!

December 27, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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The human gut is home to an abundance of microorganisms - a whopping 1014 microbes to be exact! Altogether, the human gut microbiota harbors 100 times more genomic material than the human genome, a situation so profound that it has been referred to as the “second genome.” Diet is one of the fundamental factors influencing gut microbial gene expression in the human gut. In fact, a recent study titled “Plant-Derived Exosomal MicroRNAs Shape the Gut Microbiota” indicates that the genomic material in plant foods interacts with the genome of the gut microbiota, shaping its composition and the health and function of the gut itself.

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In Nutrition, Gut Health, Leaky Gut Tags plants, nutrition, fruit and vegetables, plant-based diet, GMO, organic food
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Is Your Sea Salt Contaminated with Microplastics?

November 29, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Ever since I began eating a real food diet 7 years ago, I have been a devotee of sea salt. I’ve tried all sorts of sea salts, from simple Celtic sea salt to exotic Alaea red sea salt from Hawaii. I love sea salt sprinkled on top of meat, roasted vegetables, and even dark chocolate! However, I recently came across a study that has cast a shadow over my unbridled enthusiasm for sea salt - it turns out that sea salt is a source of microplastic pollution. Read on to learn about the problem of plastic particle contamination in sea salt, and why you may want to switch to a different type of salt instead.

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In Nutrition Tags microplastics, plastic pollution, BPA, phthalates, environmental toxins, sea salt
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Seasonal Eating and Metabolic Health

November 8, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Emerging research suggests that eating seasonally has important effects on metabolic health, including blood sugar regulation and the body’s ability to burn fat for fuel. Read on to learn more!

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In Blood Sugar, Circadian Rhythms, Nutrition, Nutrigenomics Tags seasonal eating, eat local, local food, nutrition, nutrigenomics, gene expression, phytochemicals, insulin resistance, blood sugar, circadian rhythms
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Are Mycotoxins Hurting Your Gut Health?

June 20, 2018 lindsaychristensen
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Mycotoxins, toxic metabolites produced by mold, have adverse effects on numerous body systems, including the gastrointestinal tract. This is a topic that I have personally explored in great depth, due to my own experience with toxic mold exposure. Read on to learn how mycotoxins impact the GI tract and gut microbiota, and how you can restore your gut health post-toxic mold exposure.   

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In Digestive Health, Environmental Illness, Gut Health, Immune System, Leaky Gut, Mold Illness, Nutrition, Nutrigenomics Tags mold illness, environmental illness, mycotoxins, stachybotrys, toxins, detoxification, gut health, gut microbiota, probiotics, binders
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Welcome! My name is Lindsay and I'm a clinical nutritionist and health writer. My experience recovering from a chronic illness in my early twenties led me to discover the incredible healing power of nutrition and ancestral health practices. I am passionate about using these strategies to help children and adults alike recover their health so they can live life to the fullest! My areas of focus include mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc) and brain health, neurobehavioral disorders, and digestive disorders. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, trail running, hiking, and skiing in my home state of Colorado! I hope the resources and articles here help you take steps toward creating your most vibrant and healthy self!

Welcome! My name is Lindsay and I'm a clinical nutritionist and health writer. My experience recovering from a chronic illness in my early twenties led me to discover the incredible healing power of nutrition and ancestral health practices. I am passionate about using these strategies to help children and adults alike recover their health so they can live life to the fullest! My areas of focus include mental illness (depression, anxiety, etc) and brain health, neurobehavioral disorders, and digestive disorders. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, trail running, hiking, and skiing in my home state of Colorado! I hope the resources and articles here help you take steps toward creating your most vibrant and healthy self!

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