Shining a Light on Celiac Disease: It's More Common Than You Think!
SEP 02, 2025Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Read MoreWe hear it all the time. Eat more vegetables. Add more greens. Make your plate colorful. The fact that vegetables are good for us, is not a new message. So, why do we seem to have such a hard time fitting them in our diet?
Vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories, plus they are loaded with good-for-you nutrients such as vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Vitamin C is imperative to keeping our immune systems healthy and potassium regulates blood pressure – very important things! Most adults need 2 ½ - 3 cups of vegetables per day. Let’s look beyond the side salad and bump up your intake today.
Vegetables are easily left out because we can only eat so many plain, raw vegetables. I encourage clients to change how they prepare or season them. This adds some excitement to the plain vegetable try they were doing before. Finding ways to incorporate vegetables into dishes you already know and love, will make the adjustment easier.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Read MoreProper diet is essential in maintaining bladder and bowel health as they affect your gut microbiome.
Read MoreDid you know that what we eat can be directly reflected in our mood? Different foods and combinations of foods can boost our mood and help with symptoms of anxiety.
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