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Surely you have heard the saying “you are what you eat”. And while we know that you don’t literally turn into a watermelon if you eat a piece of melon, it is true that eating certain foods and following certain dietary patterns can have a profound impact on how you feel. Keeping your core happy can help make your entire demeanor and mood happy too. More specifically, maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and focusing on gut health may help keep your spirits right where you want them to be. What Is Your Gut Microbiome? The term gut microbiome seems to be a hot topic...

Heart health is so much more than just who you choose to entrust your sexy DMs to, it has a lot to do with what you eat and the lifestyle choices you choose to make.  According to the American Heart Association, someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds in the United States. While the statistics sound scary, adopting heart-smart lifestyle habits can be easy and, when done right, brings a host of tangible benefits that make it easier to commit to in the long run.  Here are a few ways to get started.  Habit #1: Choose Your Cheats Well ...

If you are focused on supporting your gut health, you have likely heard the word “fiber” tossed around. And while you may know that fiber is important to include in your diet, do you really know what it is, why you need it, and what it can do for you? As a registered dietitian, I believe that fiber is one of the most important nutrients we can include in our diet. However, unfortunately, most people are missing the mark when it comes to getting enough in our diets.  Read on to learn why this is so concerning to me. What Is Fiber?...