Lectins

Lectins

Lectin Today, we’ll be learning about lectins, but first, let’s start with the definition of an antinutrient. Antinutrients are compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Lectins are considered an antinutrient, and they have certainly had their 15...
Two Things in 2026

Two Things in 2026

Happy New Year, everyone! The article I wrote was published in Thrive Global in 2019, but it remains relevant today. At the end of the article, I have two ideas that, if followed, will improve your health as the year progresses. One Thing in 2019 Just don’t ask me to...
Your Healthy Winter Skin

Your Healthy Winter Skin

Your Healthy Winter Skin Wintertime is notorious for leaving people with dry, chapped skin, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some easy tips for healthier skin. In the nutrition world, the mantra is: if all else fails, support your liver. Your liver, like...
The Silence and Wisdom of Winter

The Silence and Wisdom of Winter

The Silence and Wisdom of Winter and a Butternut Squash Soup recipe   Winter is a time for slowing down on purpose, with purpose. Winter is the season of the inner world. Focus inward, face your shadows, embrace silence, rebuild in the long winter nights. Read,...
Christmas Giving and Building Community

Christmas Giving and Building Community

Please join us on Sunday, December 14th for Gather and Give!  Join us for a gathering of friendship and festive cheer as we come together to collect gifts for children in our community. Let’s celebrate the season by giving back and making spirits bright! Hosted...
Thiamin: Vitamin B1

Thiamin: Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1: Thiamin AKA Thiamine: Every morning, I read newsletters and nutrition/culinary updates from many sources. Information in my world changes fast, and it’s important to keep up so as to bring you current information. First, some basic information: Fat-soluble...