Articles
How to Calculate Your Protein Needs
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Protein is needed by every cell and tissue in our body. It is part of the three main macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fat. The...
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Autoimmunity
Written by Jonah Udall; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. The gastrointestinal microbiome is increasingly recognized as an integral part of multiple systems of the human body. Many researchers believe that...
Probiotics and Your Mood
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions, characterized by significant and persistent depressed mood and diminished...
Are Probiotics and Prebiotics Beneficial for Health?
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. With many probiotics and prebiotics being marketed for health benefits, you may wonder if and how they are relevant to your health. We share...
Aspartame: Does It Cause Cancer?
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. What is aspartame? Aspartame is an artificial, high-intensity sweetener. It is 200x sweeter than sugar. What’s it in? Aspartame is...
The Truth About Antioxidants
Written by Jonah Udall; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Walk into any natural health store, and you’re bound to see products labeled with claims like “cellular protection antioxidants,” or “antioxidant-rich...
Micronutrient Deficiencies, How to Know If You Have Them and What to Do to Address Them?
Co-written by Erica Gittleson, RD and Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions, from helping us fight infections, to supporting normal growth and development, hormonal balance...
How a Molecule from Gut Bacteria Contributes to Weight Gain, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk Metabolic Endotoxemia: What It Is and Why It Matters
Written by Jonah Udall; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. The vast community of microorganisms that live in our gut are vital to maintaining our optimal health. Altogether, these microbes weigh approximately 2...
Sugar Substitutes: Which Ones Are Safe and How to Avoid Harmful Ones?
Written by Erica Gittleson, RD; Select sections of article written by and article edited and reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. According to the USDA, the average American consumes over 7 tablespoons of added sugars per day. Seven table spoons! Let that sink...