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Resistant Starch: The Secret Weapon for Your Gut (and Glucose)

A tiny tweak in how you cook can boost GLP-1, nourish your gut, and steady blood sugar. Discover how resistant starch helps you enjoy comfort foods that love you back.

10 Signs Your Digestion Needs Support

The digestive system influences far more than the stomach. Because the gut acts as a barrier between the outside world and the bloodstream, when this system becomes stressed or compromised, symptoms can show up throughout the body in ways most people never recognize as digestive in origin. Explores the often-overlooked signs that your gut may be asking for support.

The Food First Philosophy

Our bodies were designed to be nourished by real food. In this article, we explore why food is always the foundation of health, how whole foods deliver nutrients in ways supplements can’t, and where supplements truly fit in.

Hypertension’s Connection to Metabolic Disease

High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes may look like separate conditions, but they often grow from the same soil: metabolic dysfunction. This article explores how these two major health concerns are intertwined, why they so often appear together, and what it means for protecting long-term health.

The Real Story Behind Cholesterol, Fat, and Heart Disease

For decades, cholesterol was painted as the enemy of heart health. Doctors, nutritionists, and food companies told us to avoid eggs, butter, and red meat, warning that these foods would clog our arteries. But the story of how cholesterol became a villain isn’t as straightforward as it seems. It begins with a flawed study, a presidential heart attack, and a nation eager for simple answers.

The Impartial Truth of Calories

Counting calories oversimplifies the way your body works. Discover why the “calories in, calories out” model fails, and what really drives metabolism, weight, and long-term health and what really works instead.

Unlocking the Power of Omega-3s

Fat often gets a bad rap, but essential fats are non-negotiable for health. Omega-3s, in particular, are a unique class of polyunsaturated fat your body can’t make on its own. From supporting brain function to keeping inflammation in check, they’re as vital as protein and vitamins—yet most people fall short. In this article, we break down what makes Omega-3s different from other fats, why deficiencies are common, and how to get enough from whole foods or smart supplementation.

Functional Nutrition Resources

Resistant Starch: The Secret Weapon for Your Gut (and Glucose)

10 Signs Your Digestion Needs Support

The Food First Philosophy

Hypertension’s Connection to Metabolic Disease

The Real Story Behind Cholesterol, Fat, and Heart Disease

The Impartial Truth of Calories

Unlocking the Power of Omega-3s

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