Vitamin C & Vitamin E. The 2 “classic” antioxidants that we often hear about. Antioxidants help protect cells and prevent damage from free radicals; therefore, reducing our risk of diseases like cancer and heart disease. Free radicals are also the culprit of attacking proteins, fats, and DNA (i.e. breaking down collagen, leading to wrinkles!), so, … More Classic Antioxidants.
You may have heard the term “healthy fats” at some point. But what exactly is a healthy fat? Isn’t fat bad for you? And where do I find these healthy fats? First of all, fats are needed for our body to function. Fat helps our cell walls be flexible and permeable, it is a source of energy – … More Healthy Fats.
Who else is in a good mood?! Did you sweat today?
As you may know by now, I am conscious about the amount of dairy I consume. Since I have a weakness for good cheese (with my wine, of course!) and occasionally crave greek yogurt, I either eliminate or make trade-offs with other dairy products whenever I can. One switch that I’ve made is with milk … More What’s Lurking in Your Dairy Alternative?
Are you tired, yet too “wired” to fall asleep? Are you craving salt, sweets, and carbs? Are you easily irritated? Do you experience chronic infections? Heart palpitations, muscle twitches, or light-headedness upon standing up? Perhaps you’re experiencing Adrenal Fatigue. The adrenal glands sit atop your kidneys and are responsible for regulating the stress response (fight or … More Adrenal Fatigue.
What is a GMO? GMO stands for “genetically modified organism”. It is defined as a living organism that is artificially modified through genetic engineering in a laboratory. This creates a potentially unstable combination of genes that does not occur in nature. There are various (contradictory) views about whether or not GMOs are safe, but many developed countries … More GMOs.
I just came across an article that I thought was interesting and I wanted to share it with you! I especially think my gluten-free friends/followers will find this particularly interesting as well. Sprouted brown rice key to better gluten-free bread, study finds A recent study found that sprouted brown rice flour may be the key … More Sprouted Grains.
Do you ever crave sweets? I know I do! Most everyone does on occasion. If you’d like to help satisfy those cravings in a healthy way, read on. Now, I know that vegetables are the last thing that come to mind when you think of sweets, but where do think the name “sweet potato” came … More Sweet Vegetables.
Nourished. by Jenna 