In this blog, I'll break down how four of the most important neurotransmitters—dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and acetylcholine—are fueled by specific nutrients, and how eating the right foods can support your brain in doing its best, most creative work.
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National Nutrition Month Must Haves
As a dietitian, I am always scouting for new products to recommend to my clients and my followers. This month is National Nutrition Month and it’s the perfect time to share some products I’ve been loving recently. Here’s a bit of everything - from kitchen pantry staples to supplements - all from BabbleBoxx!
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Top 6 Nutrients For Immune Health in 2020
Postbiotics: the tiny secret to gut health (that no one is talking about)!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I'm sure you’ve heard how eating foods with probiotics can be beneficial for gut health. And maybe you’ve even read up on how a healthy gut can impact everything - from your skin, to your digestion and even your mood (hello, gut brain axis)! BUT - did you know that there is another contributor to gut health that no one seems to be talking about? Introducing: postbiotics.
Boosting Gut Health and Optimizing Adaptogenic Benefits
As a dietitian, gut health is always on my mind! Did you know that 90% of the serotonin (the neurotransmitter that helps you to feel happy) in our bodies is made in the gut, not the brain?
One thing that promotes optimal gut function is the consumption of prebiotics. Prebiotics are short-chain carbohydrates in food that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This creates a balanced and happy environment.
Astaxanthin: the antioxidant you NEED to know about!
We all hear about the benefits of antioxidants, but what are they really?! Generally speaking, antioxidants include some vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients “aka plant chemicals”. These compounds help to stop cell and DNA damage, thus slowing down aging, fighting off disease, and boosting immune function. Today we are digging deep into one specific antioxidant called Astaxanthin.
Top 10 Nutrition Trends for 2020
Every year, we see new trends emerge in the health & wellness space. Last year was full of innovation. Healthy eating is becoming easier and more accessible, but it’s also more confusing to the consumer and the market is saturated with new products and ideas. Superfoods have been elevated to much more than powders added to smoothies, protein offerings are expanding and sustainability is huge. So what will the new decade bring and which trends are legit? I dove into the topic for you and here are my top 10 predictions: