When we talk about the intestine, we are mainly referring to the small intestine, where 90% of food is absorbed.. The quality of health in the intestine depends on the microbiota (also known as intestinal flora), which is made up of microscopic organisms (eg, bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that live in the intestines. Healthy gut … Read more
Instead of focusing on a numerical goal by filling up on vegetables, the naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian Jaime Schehr, ND, RD, recommends thinking of your eating habits in terms of percentages. “I recommend eating 50% vegetables, or at least 50% plant-based foods, of which at least 30% are vegetables,” he suggests. “Visually, it’s much … Read more
Three omega-3 fats that your body needs to thrive are ALA, EPAY DHA, and while they can be obtained through your diet and supplement routine, new information gathered from analysis of the latest research data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has shown that many people do not they get what they … Read more
Various things can because this sometimes confusing feeling—including pollen, hormonal changes (eg, pregnancy, menstruation, and perimenopause), not getting enough sleep, suboptimal stress management, and environmental toxins (eg, heavy metals, pollution, and chemicals). And don’t forget the all-important essential nutrients, of course, for which our nation has some major gaps (such as vitamin C, vitamin DY … Read more
When it comes to food, fortified milk and orange juice, as well as egg yolks and some types of mushrooms (UV-irradiated) contain small (virtually obsolete) amounts of vitamin D2 (the much less bioavailable and effective form of the micronutrient). Native food sources of vitamin D3 include some fatty fish, like salmon, for example. Even just … Read more
Vitamin D is one of the best-documented players for immune support—an “old school” nutrient, if you will.* However, it skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic, after cross-sectional studies found vitamin D deficiency was higher in COVID patients than in control groups. As such, vitamin D finally got the recognition it deserved, though, Ferira says, it’s … Read more
and from exercise releases endorphins and brings more oxygen to the braindoing it close to bedtime, but not also close—can help you get in the right mindset for sleep. A 2018 review on the daily Sports medicine found that nighttime exercise helped people fall asleep faster and spend more time in deep sleep stages, since … Read more
Note the very modest resveratrol content of these food sources. While getting antioxidants and polyphenols from food is always a good thing, those looking for a clinically relevant (and specific, daily) dose of resveratrol may want to consider supplementation. nutrition scientist Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN explains that, “A significant dose of resveratrol for health … Read more