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Eleven Things to Stop Doing to Your Digestion Right Now

We are constantly inundated with a variety of mixed messages and conflicting advice regarding what to do about our health. In no realm is this brought into such sharp contrast as the world of digestion. Not a topic we like to chat about much publicly, anyway… I’ve compiled this list […]

27 Things You Didn’t Know About Probiotics, Probiotic Guide and Condition Index

Not all of us walk around aware that there is a living, thriving, non-human colony of organisms that resides in our digestive tract. Our large intestine is home to four pounds of beneficial bacteria, collectively known as the microbiome.   For perspective, consider that the liver, one of our largest […]

Are Food Allergies Making You Fat?

Most of us think we probably have a good idea of the foods that can make us gain weight: candy, soda, sugar, cookies, cakes, etc. In fact, the results of a large study were recently released that confirmed what we all know – and the sugar industry does its best […]

Gluten Free Guide

What is gluten and why should you care? Gluten is a protein molecule found in wheat, barley, rye and some other grains. Intolerance to gluten is on the rise in the US, in part due to how gluten-containing grains are grown these days. The gluten we eat today is not […]

Interview with Natalie Jill

Recently I have gotten to know Natalie Jill, a powerhouse fitness model who is as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside. Twelve years ago, Natalie Jill was diagnosed with Celiac disease and her remarkable health and vibrancy combined with her great story drew me to her […]

Gluten Free Alcohol

I get a lot of questions about being gluten-free and which alcohols are OK to consume, and so wanted to put together this guide. A few words first… The National Institute of Health?s Celiac awareness campaign, the Canadian celiac center, the celiac center at Columbia Presbyterian and celiac.com maintains that […]