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Going Bananas

November 14, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Recently, I have gotten back to including a nice, ripe banana in my daily routine.  I go through months without even thinking about a banana and then the cravings hit, and I can’t get enough of them.  Luckily for us all, not only are bananas readily available but they also have many health benefits.  Bananas […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: banana, Electrolytes, Fiber, flavonoid, Gut Health, heart health, ldl, Potassium, resistant starch, snack, workout

Focus on Walnuts

August 10, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Today I am prepping for a family camping trip which means I have been in the kitchen furiously baking bars and other snacks.  I am so excited because I whipped up a batch of Seven Seed Bars.  These are one of my favorite dense, yummy treats that I rarely get around to making.  Usually the […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ala, bacteria, Gut Health, Nuts, walnuts

Four Spring Foods to Add to Your Life

May 21, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Spring has sprung here in Portland and the glorious sunshine seems to be lightening everyone’s mood.  As the weather begins to turn warmer, our bodies start to shift from a focus on the heavy, warming foods of winter to a craving for light, healthy fare.  This short transition time between winter and summer offers us […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: artichoke, asparagus, bacteria, Cherries, dandelion greens, folate, Gut Health, inulin, Magnesium, prebiotic, tart cherries, vitamin k

Focus on Zinc

September 4, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

In my nutrition program, we had two whole weekends focused on supplements and folk remedies for helping clients achieve optimal health.  While all the new knowledge I gained will be incredibly helpful with my clients, one of the most important pieces of information I gained was how zinc deficient I am.   Our whole class […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: cashews, Chickpeas, Gut Health, immunity, lobsters, minerals, oysters, Pumpkin Seeds, vitamins, zinc

Happy Tummy=Happy Mind

August 26, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Everyone has heard the terms “follow your gut” or “gut feeling” but until recently most people just thought these terms were a figure a speech.  With recent science advances, however, we are discovering there may be more truth to these statements than previously thought. Science is exploring the impact of gut bacteria or the microbiome […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: amino acid, depression, digestion, Gut Health, kefir, kimichi, Kombucha, neurotransmitter, probiotics, serotonin, tryptophan, yougurt

Dark Chocolate Delights

July 8, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

A prescription to eat chocolate?  It sounds to good to be true but it may just become a reality in the future given the surprising benefits the medical community is finding about consuming dark chocolate. A recent German study found that people with mild high blood pressure who ate a daily dose of dark chocolate […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: dark chocolate, Fiber, good bacteria, Gut Health, Magnesium, Potassium, zinc manganese

The Power of Asparagus

March 20, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

  Spring has started to pop here in Portland and with the sunshine has come a hankering for fresh spring vegetables and fruits.  One of my favorites is asparagus.  I love it cooked all different ways and can’t wait to put it back into regular rotation in my food repertoire.  Not only do I love […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: asparagus, Fiber, Gut Health, inulin, minerals, prebiotic, vitamin b, vitamins

How to Have the Healthiest Gut Possible

December 19, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

Our gut is comprised of trillions of microscopic organisms that live within our gastro-intestinal tract.  These bacteria make up over 90% of the cells of our body.  The health of these cells is vitally important to the overall health of our bodies.  These cells need to exist in a delicate balance between “good” and ”bad” […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: antibiotics allergies, bpa, Gut Health, sodium lauryl sulfate

Beat the Cold & Flu Season with these Immune Boosting Foods

October 12, 2014 by Refinery Fitness

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful FALL weather. Today I want to talk about how you can beat the cold and flu season by boosting your immune system. There are quite a few reasons why people tend to get sick more easily during the “Cold & Flu” season. […]

Filed Under: Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chlorella, Fermented foods, Garlic, green tea, Gut Health, Immune Boosting Foods, Mushrooms, Tumeric

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