Author: Isabella

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Acid Reflux Diet

Isabella February 22, 2020 0 Comments
Getting a case of acid reflux (heartburn) once in a while isn't unusual, but some people suffer from burning discomfort, bloating and belching almost every time they eat. About 20% of the population has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic acid reflux condition that's diagnosed by a doctor. Normally, the esophageal sphincter (a muscular tube that lets food pass into the stomach and...

4-7-8 Breathing

Isabella February 18, 2020 0 Comments
Before you can MEDITATE, you have to learn to BREATHE. Conscious breathing takes various forms. As the Zen Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh puts it, “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” The 4-7-8 Breath (also known as the Relaxing Breath) is the perfect, portable stress antidote, as it puts the practitioner in a relaxed state almost...

Healthy Plate

Isabella February 18, 2020 0 Comments
VEGETABLES & FRUITS These two components should make up 1/2 of your plate.  Aim for color and variety, and remember that potatoes don’t count as vegetables on the Healthy Eating Plate because of their negative impact on blood sugar. WHOLE GRAINS This should make up 1/4 of your plate.  Whole and intact grains—whole wheat, barley, wheat berries, quinoa, oats, brown rice, and foods made...

Vegan Protein: 7 Alternatives to Animal Proteins

Isabella February 17, 2020 0 Comments
There are so many options for vegan protein, and many tasty products being developed as we speak!  As Americans, we are obsessed with protein. I think this is because every where we turn, we here "CARBS make you fat", "SUGAR is bad for you", "FAT can cause heart attacks". Due to this confusion, what the heck do we eat?  We turn to PROTEIN, but we really do not need as much protein as we are...

Nourish Your Microbiome: 8 Tips

Isabella February 17, 2020 0 Comments
Your microbiome are the genome of trillions of bugs that live on your body; the majority of them reside in your gut. They require proper care and feeding, just like the plants in your garden, so that they can help you obtain maximal health! Your gut bugs help you digest food, manufacture vitamins, absorb nutrients, and improve your immune system. When your microbiome is well-cared for, you feel...

Vietnamese Udon (InstaPot)

Isabella February 13, 2020 0 Comments
Prep 15 minutes Cook 30 minutes (varies) Total 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 2lbs pork bones 2lbs of pork belly (cut into small pieces) 1 medium onion 3 tablespoons fish sauce (3 crabs is my favorite)  8 cups of water Bok Choy INSTRUCTIONS Broth: Place pork bones and pork belly in a large pot of water. Bring it to a boil. Once the water boils, discard GRIMMY water and rinse the meat under cold...

High Fiber (Prebiotic) Foods

Isabella February 5, 2020 0 Comments
Everyone talks about probiotic foods. However, it is also just as equally important to consume PREBIOTICS. Prebiotics, the non-digestible fiber sin food, act as fertilizer to support beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics FEED your gut bacteria. They promote good gut health by nourishing the mucus gut barrier. Additionally they also help contribute to glowing skin, controlling appetite, immune health,...

Leaky Gut

Isabella February 3, 2020 0 Comments
Leaky Gut or sometimes referred to as ‘Leaky Gut Syndrome’ or ‘Increased Intestinal Permeability’, is a health condition in which large cracks or holes develope in our gut lining and partially digested food, toxins, and bugs penetrate the tissue beneath it. This can lead to inflammation and changes in teh gut flora, causing problems for the digestive tract and beyond. There still exists...

Microbiome

Isabella November 6, 2019 0 Comments
What is the Microbiome? The microbiome is a collection of genes from the trillions of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi that live on and inside our body. The microbiota refers to the specific microorganisms in a specific environment (like the skin microbiota or the gut microbiota). These two words are often used interchangeably. More and more, we are learning that these microbes have...