6 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Gut & Gallbladder

Mia Barnes 05/29/2023

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Gallbladder problems are common in adults — predominantly women. In fact, cholecystectomies — a procedure to remove the gallbladder — is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. Of course, focusing on diet and gut health can prevent the need for surgery and aid digestion. Here are six nutrition tips to improve your gut microbiome and gallbladder. 1. Eat a Nutritious Diet Fatty, oily and sugary foods can aggravate your gallbladder, causing the bile to harden into gallstones. Considering women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones — too much estrogen can increase cholesterol levels — eating a nutritious diet is crucial for a healthy gut and gallbladder. Research suggests plant-based diets may be most conducive to lowering your…

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How to Give Your Immune System a Boost Through Healthy Eating

With parties, barbecues, and playdates, it can be difficult to avoid the germs escaping coughs and sneezes from your peers, colleagues or family members. However, there are several ways you can build up your immune system to combat sickness and sniffles. One method is to incorporate healthy eating habits into your routine. The Importance of Nutrition for the Immune System Your immune system works hard to protect your body from harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites. It uses innate immunity as the first line of defense, including barriers like skin, mucus, stomach acid and enzymes. However, if a microbe slips through, your body will use its adaptive immunity to target the substance and zap it out of your system. The adaptive immune system will then remember…

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Mia Barnes 06/05/2023

5 Wellness Trend Predictions for 2023

One of the most rewarding parts of my job as Heinen’s Registered Dietitian is introducing loyal, health-conscious customers to new developments in wellness. I sat down with our Wellness category experts to learn all about coming trends in 2023 based on their research. Get the inside scoop on each of these trends, plus top Fx-friendly products to help you move the needle towards a healthier you in the new year! Trend #1 Immune Health: Quercetin & Mushrooms The fact that people continue seeking ways to improve their immune health even though the pandemic is behind us, is evidence that fear is a powerful motivator. Because the immune system is our first line of defense against disease (including viral and bacterial infections), strengthening it should be…

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Eating for Energy: 7 Foods That Battle Fatigue

Not all foods are equal — some can boost energy to fight fatigue, while others make you feel drowsy and exhausted. Be aware of the good and bad options for your health, especially if you have sensitivities. Here are seven foods to eat to make you feel energetic. 1. Water Water is carb and calorie-free, so it doesn’t satiate your hunger to overcome fatigue. However, drinking initiates the body’s energy process, preventing dehydration that causes fatigue and mood swings. Hydrate with water to flush out toxins and feel better. 2. Bananas Gym-goers eat a banana before they leave home. It gives them a spurt of energy enough to lift weights and run on a treadmill. One small banana has 23 grams of carbohydrates, equivalent to…

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Mia Barnes 07/31/2023

How to Know What Vitamins and Supplements You Should Be Taking

A dizzying array of vitamins and supplements lines store shelves, so how do you know which you should take? Unfortunately, there’s no singular answer — you’ll have to determine what your body needs and what you hope to accomplish. Here’s a guide to choosing the right vitamins and supplements for you. 1. Consider Your Health Conditions Certain supplements benefit particular health conditions. Learn more: For Frequent Colds: Vitamin C and Zinc If you seemingly catch every bug that goes around the office, here’s the good news: Vitamin C and zinc can strengthen your immune system and shorten a cold’s duration. The bad news is that your body can’t adequately use these vitamins once you’re already sick. Therefore, you need to keep a steady stream of these…

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Mia Barnes 07/24/2023

6 Natural Ways to Nourish Your Mental Health

As scientists learn more about health, they’ve come to recognize that what happens in the body affects the mind. There’s some truth to adages like “you are what you eat” — your diet is one of the factors influencing your mental health. Other lifestyle choices also play crucial roles in mental health, which is great news. It means you have the power to heal when you have the right conditions to do so. You can’t control the weather, and you might be unable to change your socioeconomic conditions. However, you can feel better, and here’s how. Try these six natural ways to nourish your mental health. 1. Move Your Body Physical activity might be your best antidote for stress and the melancholy that often results…

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