The human body undergoes complex, intricate processes on a daily basis. It functions with the help of macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates and fat as well as, sometimes the lesser known, micronutrients. Let’s dive in below.  what are micronutrients? Micronutrients, also known as vitamins and minerals, are essential dietary elements that are required for physiological functions […]

With the new year upon us (hiii 2024) diet culture is working harder than ever to increase its 70 billion dollar industry. Yup, you just read billion. With that type of power and influence, it can be hard to block out the diet culture noise. While some things have diet culture written all over them, […]

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. The trees are bare, the holiday tunes are playing and your HSA/FSA funds are about to expire. With so much going on around the holiday season many people can forget that they have stowed away money that needs to be spent.  Fear not, we are here to […]

Have you been curious about the topic of gut health? Simply put, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a major component of our body’s digestive system. It transports food from your mouth through your intestines, absorbs nutrients, stores energy, and gets rid of waste. Without it, well, we wouldn’t survive. In recent years, research shows that […]

As the weather gets warmer and sun-filled days are approaching (yay!), new, fun, fresh foods are popping onto the scene. This is the perfect time to add some summer-season produce to your shopping list and try something new – we promise your tastebuds will thank you!