We are surrounded by toxins every day, from the food we eat and the air we breathe to the products we use and even the stress we experience. Understanding where these toxins come from and how to minimize exposure is key to reducing your toxin load and supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes.
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Your liver is a detox powerhouse, transforming harmful substances into safe, excretable compounds to keep your body healthy. But detoxification is often misunderstood. Let’s breaks down the liver’s sophisticated detox process into clear stages, debunk common myths, and highlight how nutrients and lifestyle choices can support this essential function.
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The liver is one of the most underappreciated yet vital organs in the body, performing over 500 functions essential to life. In this introductory post, we dive into the liver’s anatomy, its multitasking marvels like bile production and blood clotting, and common ailments such as fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.
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Protein’s Role in the Body While protein is often associated with building lean muscle, its smaller components, polypeptides and amino acids, are essential for countless bodily functions from immune system support and hormone regulation to energy production and fluid balance. To ensure the body can create functional proteins while maintaining lean body mass, adequate protein
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The importance of protein in the human body cannot be overstated. While plants are primarily made of carbohydrates, the human body is mostly made of water, fat, and protein. Regardless of body shape, the human body typically consists of 45-70% water, 14-16% protein, and 18-31% fat, including essential fat (3-12%) and storage fat.1 This means
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Myth #1: We need a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight daily. As with many guidelines about nutrient intake, this often-repeated claim that every person needs one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight each day lacks nuance and precision. The “1 gram per pound” rule is an oversimplification and doesn’t account for personalized
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When someone discovers I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), they often dive into questions about specific foods, diets or supplements they’ve heard about. I absolutely adore these conversations because I’m passionate about all things nutrition, including the intricate dance of digestion! In these discussions, I delve into why the food, diet or supplement may
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Although gut health is not the hottest nutrition topic right now (protein, we’re looking at you!), the importance of healthy digestive function is undeniable. From managing constipation and diarrhea to food sensitivities and preventing disease, your gastrointestinal (GI) system can help you feel strong and vibrant or in the toilet, literally. At the center of
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Have you ever had a meal that you don’t remember eating, you look down and all the food is just… gone? Do you rush through meals due to a busy schedule or out of a childhood habit to ensure you got enough to eat? If so, you’re not alone. However, what you may not realize
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Several years ago, I listened to a Tim Ferriss podcast featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Their whole discussion was a fantastic geek out about genetics, epigenetics, biochemistry, and the impact of diet, lifestyle and environment on a person’s health. Two insights from Ferriss stuck with me: Although nutrition science has evolved in the decade since that
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