Nutrition
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Enjoying The Holiday Season Without Weight Gain
We have all heard of the “freshman 15” when entering college, but maybe some of us are entering this holiday season after gaining the “quarantine 15.” Or maybe it’s part of your holiday tradition to gain 5 pounds. Whatever the case may be, it is always helpful to have some strategies to avoid weight gain…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
When we think of fall flavors, pumpkin always comes to mind. Pumpkin is full of fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium, but don’t forget about all the health benefits of the anti-inflammatory spices that make up pumpkin spice! These include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and allspice. Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg can all help regulate blood…
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Fall Favorites- Cinnamon Water
It’s officially fall and that means a whole lot of quintessential fall spices, my favorite being cinnamon! If you’re looking for a sweet, naturally sugar-free beverage loaded with health benefits, try cinnamon water! Boil 4 cups of water, pour into a mason jar, and add 4-6 cinnamon sticks (more for a sweeter flavor). Let sit,…
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Gut Healing Sweet Potato Soup
Fall is here and our team loves soup season! Sarah Canfield, a Nutritionist here at The UltraWellness Center, shares her recipe for Gut Healing Sweet Potato Soup. Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants and a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Ingredients 5 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes 1/2 tbsp grass fed ghee 1 tbsp minced garlic (optional for low-fodmap)…
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How To Master Hunger And Cravings
So many patients feel their food cravings have gotten out of control and a lack of willpower is driving their weight gain, generally making them feel like crap. But, the truth is, this is not a matter of willpower. Our industrial food industry produces food-like substances specifically made to hook our taste buds with every…
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Gut-Healing Coconut Yogurt Parfaits
Many of the patients I see at The UltraWellness Center suffer from some degree of microbiome imbalance. Repopulating the gut flora while trying to keep inflammation low by removing food sensitivities such as dairy can be challenging. This recipe is a great addition if you are looking to add probiotic rich foods, prebiotic antioxidant rich…
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Underweight, Overtired, And Malnourished: How To Get Your Health Back On Track
The sad reality is that Americans suffer from massive nutritional deficiencies and our food is primarily to blame. These nutrient deficiencies are showing up in underweight and overweight people alike. Aside from a reduction in nutrient density in our food, we don’t eat enough whole, unprocessed foods and instead have diets rich in refined sugars…
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Soups are great to make year-round. Enjoy this easy Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe shared by nutritionist Lisa Dreher. Asparagus is an excellent source of antioxidants, rich in minerals and vitamins A, C, E and K, and is low in calories. Yields: Varies Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (Avocado oil or coconut…
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Nutrition 4: Lyme Disease and Post Lyme Syndrome
Living in the beautiful Berkshires and being diagnosed with Lyme disease is an all too common occurrence. As an avid hiker, I wasn’t surprised when a bout of unexplained fatigue and joint pain ended up exposing the presence of my own Lyme antibodies. While Lyme treatment is common and often generalized, I found it difficult…
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Is Lactose Intolerance Causing Your Gut Issues?
Most of us grew up hearing that dairy, and especially milk, is crucial for good health. In reality, dairy isn’t the vital source of calcium and strong bones that we were led to believe. Dairy can cause digestive problems for the majority of people with lactose intolerance, along with a range of other symptoms in…