gut health
Most days, you’ll find me double-fisting a Kevita sparkling probiotic drink in one hand and an iced green tea in the other. Hydration is key!
Over time, I started wondering what would…
How to Choose The Virgin Diet or Sugar Impact Diet
The Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet have a few important things in common. They’re both New York Times bestsellers that put an end to one-size-fits-all dieting and help eliminate…
Recipe: Creamy Roasted Avocado
A good friend of mine served this recipe at dinner a year ago, and I’m still thinking about it. It’s that good.
The blend of creamy avocado, roasted garlic, and the crunch of toasted…
Recipe: Peppermint Tea
Not only is Peppermint Tea a light, refreshing drink, it’s also fantastic for your gut health! In fact, studies have shown that peppermint oil is a natural antibacterial and can help…
JJ’s Videos: How JJ Makes Shakes
One of the foundational elements of a healthy diet is having a protein shake for breakfast. It sets you up with great nutrition for the rest of the day and eliminates the energy crashes and…
Is Leaky Gut Real? The Facts & Science Behind Leaky Gut Syndrome
For several decades, leaky gut syndrome was the subject of a lot of discussion but very little research. It was trapped in limbo between alternative healthcare providers who claimed clear…
Digestive Enzymes: How to Make the Most of Every Bite You Eat
Imagine someone hands you a beautiful, brightly wrapped birthday gift. If you’re over the age of 16, you might take a minute to admire the packaging and bow. No matter how old you are,…
Balance Your Gut Flora for Great Health: The Power of Probiotics
You could be doing everything else right: eating well, getting great sleep, and covering your nutrient bases. If the numbers on the scale still won’t budge, your problem might be…
What Is Leaky Gut? How to Understand and Repair the Damage
Fast food, instant messaging, express lanes, high-speed Internet: We live in a non-stop, do-it-now kind of world. While lightning-quick is convenient, the pace and…
5 Steps to Build a Healthy Gut: How to Look, Feel, and Think Better [Part 3 of 3]
Multiple choice question ahead!
Your gut health has a direct impact on:
A. Losing weight and keeping it off
B. Controlling appetite and cravings
C. Fighting infection and inflammation…
The 4 Most Common Dangers to Your Gut Health [Part 2 of 3]
What’s the sexiest part of your body?
I can almost guarantee that you didn’t just answer “my intestinal lining”! When you want to look better, toned arms and rock-hard…
How Your Gut Works to Keep You Healthy [Part 1 of 3]
Pop quiz: Name the 3 most important jobs your gut does every day.
Got your answers ready?
If you’re like most people, your list starts and ends with some variation of “digesting…












