Why women need to eat first thing in the morning (and why men don’t)
I used to always workout on an empty stomach because it felt better on my digestive system to exercise without food in it (unless I was doing a really long run or hike). So I’d wake up, drink lots of water, get my 30 minute workout in, shower, then have my matcha and...
How to reduce the microplastics in your life
Microplastics are tiny particles that are seemingly everywhere these days — food packaging materials, kitchen utensils, the dust on your floors, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. While this is clearly not good for our environment, it also has effects...
Bone health 101
Why do we need strong bones? Your bones do a lot more than just give your body structure. They serve as your body’s back-up supply of minerals. Just like muscles act as a back up supply of protein, your bones are loaded with minerals, particularly calcium. A...
5 benefits of fermented foods
Food fermentation has historically been used for food preservation. The process of fermentation produces acids or alcohol that kill and prevent harmful bacteria growth and spoilage. More recently, fermented foods have gotten a lot of attention for their gut and...