Did you know that the weed killer used on many of our food crops may also harm the beneficial bacteria living in our gut? It's called glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, and it's widely used in conventional farming. Here's why this matters. Glyphosate works by blocking something called the shikimate pathway. Plants need this pathway to grow, so when it's blocked, the weeds die. But here's what's interesting. Many of the beneficial bacteria in our gut use this same p

Did you know that stronger legs may help protect your memory as you age? Research is showing an important connection between leg strength and brain health. And the good news? You don't need a gym or complicated workouts to benefit. Why are strong legs good for your brain? Your legs contain some of the largest muscles in your body. When you walk or exercise, those muscles help pump blood back toward your heart, supporting healthy circulation to your brain. This matters because

Have you ever thought about how the air inside your home could be affecting your gut or your health? We talk a LOT about food when it comes to gut health. But what you’re exposed to in your environment matters, too. That includes household dust, cleaning and personal-care products, plastics…and even some of the things we use to make our homes smell good. Here’s one simple swap to consider: WHAT Swap conventional scented candles for a cleaner-burning option. Some candles can r

Have you heard of green banana flour? If not, I think you’re going to love this one. One thing I’m always thinking about when it comes to gut health is: How can we nourish our microbiome? One way is with resistant starch. Unlike regular starch, resistant starch “resists” digestion in the small intestine. That means more of it makes its way to the colon, where certain gut microbes can ferment it and produce beneficial compounds called short-chain fatty acids—including butyrate

What it is Uric acid is a natural compound produced in the body when purines, found in our cells and in foods such as red meat, liver, and seafood (lobster, sardines, shrimp), break down. But uric acid has many functions, from tissue healing to inflammatory response. At normal concentrations, uric acid can act as an antioxidant in the blood. And as a waste product, uric acid dissolves in the blood, travels to the kidneys, and leaves the body through urine. Levels can also va