Your bone health depends upon your gut. You might be eating all the right things, but you must also be able to digest and absorb them. Explore your Migrating Motor Complex, find out about your stomach acid, and more.
You’re doing all the things. You eat plenty of protein, and do your best to get calcium from foods. Maybe you’ve even developed a taste for sardines and natto. You should be good now, right? Maybe not. Because just eating food (or supplements) does not necessarily mean adequate nutrition. Putting food in your mouth and
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If you are looking at the nutrients you need to build up your bones and keep them strong, zinc is near the top of the list. Zinc is also an essential mineral, meaning you need it just to stay alive. It is used in hundreds of chemical reactions throughout your body. People I work often
Are you looking for something that can give your bones a healthy edge? Maybe you already know that you are getting the nutrition you need through diet and/or supplements. The women I work with want to maximize their efforts and leave no stone unturned when it comes to supporting their bones, and probiotics may be
Have you seen those little red and yellow bottles in the grocery store and wondered what they are? You are already doing a lot of things to strengthen your bones. Would it be worth your while to add in Yakult? Personally, I’ve been drinking Yakult several times a week, for a few years. There is
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You may have heard of Rest and Digest, What exactly does it mean? Are we supposed to lie down during or after our meals? No, it’s a bit different than that. 😁 Rest and Digest means being relaxed, not stressed out, when you eat your food, to improve your digestion. In this article we will
You are doing all the things to strengthen your bones. Calcium, vitamin D and K and other nutrients are on board. You have dialed in the protein. You’re rocking the weight bearing exercise. What about tea for strong bones? Let’s find out if teatime is another tool in your toolkit for stronger bones. This article
You want to take collagen for stronger bones. You also want the complete amino acid profile of whey protein. Are you wondering if you can take collagen and whey protein together? In this article I will explain some similarities and differences between these two types of protein, and how to combine them to meet all
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The protein supplement landscape can be confusing. Whey-based, plant-based, egg-based and meat-based proteins exist out there. And then there is collagen. How do you choose? This article will focus on the differences and similarities between collagen and whey protein.It will help you to make a decision about which is best for you. Let’s get started.
What is the connection between fiber and probiotics? What about prebiotics, postbiotics and synbiotics? In this article I will explain all of those terms. Read on to learn why fiber is so important for you to have a healthy gut. Why Probiotics (Microbes) Need Fiber Probiotics are “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts,
Collagen is important to you, but you don’t necessarily want to take a collagen supplement. Maybe you are following a vegan lifestyle, and don’t want animal-based products. How can you eat more collagen boosting foods? In this article you will learn the best foods to increase your collagen, whether you eat meat, fish, or a
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