Gut Health

Top-down view of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with scallion in a white bowl.

Resistant Starch Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes have long been a comfort food favorite, a creamy, nostalgic staple worth looking forward to every year. But if you’re working on blood sugar balance, simply skipping the potatoes isn’t the only option. The trick is timing. Potatoes that are cooked, cooled, and reheated develop resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that resists […]

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Fresh green salad made with leafy vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.

The Metabolic Workhorse You Shouldn’t Ignore

When we think about organs that keep us alive and functioning, the heart and brain usually steal the spotlight. But the liver? It’s a powerhouse in its own right, showing up for you every single day, and rarely getting the recognition it deserves. The liver is your body’s ultimate multitasker, processing what you eat, clearing

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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Sensitive to Gluten?

If you’ve been to a restaurant in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed a pattern: someone’s asking for the gluten-free menu. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your neighbor, your niece, or your coworker. To support the growing number of people interested, available products to support gluten-free eating are popping up everywhere and grocery store

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The Root of All Health? It’s Not What You Think.

In our recent exploration of the three roots behind chronic disease, we’ve discussed how diagnoses, symptoms, and labels are not the problem themselves, but the branches of a deeper issue. To create lasting change, we must first support the roots by tending to the terrain in which they grow. Last time, we examined genetics—not as

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A vibrant meal featuring rice, fries, and fresh vegetables on a dark plate.

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

Make a whole food even better + recipe As Thanksgiving rolls around, many of us feel a little more adventurous at the table. Whether it’s mashed potatoes, fluffy yam casserole, or a warm rice pilaf, the holiday season brings comfort, and quite a bit more carbohydrates. But with those, especially when insulin sensitivity is a

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