Proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. We need to consume protein on a regular basis to build muscle, skin, hair and nails. We also use protein to form hormones and the immune system, digestive system and blood all rely on proteins to function properly. When you eat protein, your body breaks it down […]
Protein: The Final Building Block of a Real Foods Diet
Today’s post talks about the final building block of a real foods diet. The final important macro nutrient, protein, is broken down by the body into amino acids that are then used to build new proteins with specific functions, such as catalyzing chemical reactions, facilitating communication between different cells, or transporting biological molecules around the body. […]
Add Prebiotics for Awesome Gut Health
Probiotics for gut health are all the rage in the nutrition world. Everyone is talking about eating yogurt, sauerkraut and kimchee and drinking kombucha to introduce those vital, “good bugs” to your gut. Lately, however, the science community has been buzzing about prebiotics to help nourish the healthy bacteria already in your gut. For healthy […]
