by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, or SNPs (pronounced “snips”), are slight variations in our genetic code that can occur during DNA replication. These variations may have no effect on our bodies or they may impact how we utilize nutrients and medications. Nutrigenomics...
by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Gluten is a protein that is found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley. People living with celiac disease cannot eat gluten at all, even in the tiniest amounts, as it destroys their intestinal wall. This damage can prevent people from absorbing nutrients into their...
by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Even the healthiest of cooking oils can inflame our bodies after they have been oxidized by air and light. Keep cooking oil bottles closed when not in use, buy in small quantities (even if that means you pay a bit more for each ounce), store oil away from light, buy...
by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Hand sanitizer and other antibacterial soaps and cleaners can kill of your body’s good bacteria that keep bad bacteria at bay. This creates an open environment for not-so-healthy bacteria to grow back uncontrolled. These products also can contain harsh chemicals...
by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Our body’s contain more bacteria cells than human cells, 100 trillion to 10 trillion respectively. Many healthy bacteria found in nature are essential for our health and wellbeing. Make time every day to be outside and get a little dirty. Gardening, hiking, or...
by Sally Hammer, RD | Dec 7, 2017 | Mini Blog, Uncategorized
Fermented foods can help balance your gut microbiome–those microorganisms living in the gut. While many of the good bacteria from fermented foods might be killed by stomach acid, fermented foods can still provide health benefits from their byproducts including B...
