Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bulk Cooking Basics
Bulk cooking is typically when you cook multiple meals over the course of a whole or half day. You can then either freeze some portions of the meals to eat later or eat the meals over the course of the week. I don’t often have the luxury of a free day to spend cooking...
The Importance of SIBO Testing
I’ve spoken with many people who know that they have been diagnosed with SIBO but don’t know their SIBO numbers or what they mean. It’s not only important information to have when talking with health practitioners but also helpful to know and understand yourself....
Leaky Gut: 6 Causes & 4 Ways to Heal
Guest blog post by Vital Food Therapeutics Intern, Brooke Hopfauf. The intestinal lining acts as a first line of defense for our immune system. The function of the intestinal barrier is to regulate the absorption of nutrients, electrolytes, water, as well as...
7 Reasons to Eat Healthy Fats
Guest post from Vital Food Therapeutics Nutrition Intern Marne Bishop. Far from what we’ve spent many years being told about dietary fat, fat actually plays an essential role in any diet and is a key component to the regulation of our bodily functions. Fat cells,...
Three Steps to Coming Back to Presence
We all have our stories and our issues, big and small. When you have a chronic illness, sometimes it's hard to stay present in the midst of what feels like an ongoing state of crisis. During my journey with SIBO, one of my wonderful teachers, Russell Delman, told me,...
5 Tips for Traveling While on a Therapeutic Diet
Whether you have SIBO or are on a therapeutic diet for another reason, traveling can make things extra challenging. Here are a couple tips to make your trip more enjoyable. 1. Location, Location, Location! If you’re going on vacation, choose a place that has a...
Seven Ways to Enjoy your Meals More Now
Being on a therapeutic diet can bring up a myriad of feelings – from frustration to guilt to boredom. Here are seven easy ways to help you enjoy your food more NOW. Set a beautiful table. Sit at the dining room table instead of in front of the TV. Set cut...
Bone Broth – The Facts
Nutritional Powerhouse Bone broth is power packed with nutrients. Collagen keeps our hair thick and our nails strong. It’s also a component of organs, bones, tendons and ligaments. The amino acid glutamine helps reduce cravings and aids in tissue recovery. Hyaluronic...
Gut Health Basics
Gut bacteria make up …
5 Ways to Stay Hydrated
Here’s a fun list of spa water recipes