September 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up: Sept 25 – Oct 1, 2016

It’s Friday! That means it’s time for my weekly wrap-up. This is my chance to tell you about what I’ve been up to, and what I’m loving this week! You’ll see that some of it is nutrition and health related, and some of it is just for fun. Let’s go! What I’m Eating: Alright, y’all. I’m […]

Endocrine (Hormone) Disruptors, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I explained what the Endocrine System is, and what endocrine disruptors do in the body. Simply put, endocrine disruptors mess with our hormones, causing all sorts of health issues including: adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism (along with Hashimoto’s), hyperthyroidism (including Grave’s Disease), pituitary malfunction, sexual dysfunction, diabetes, weight gain and more. When the […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 18 – 24, 2016

Endocrine (Hormone) Disruptors, Part 1

Maybe you’ve heard the term “endocrine disruptors” being thrown around (or maybe you haven’t, and that’s okay!), but do you know what that means and the implications it has on your health? This is an important topic, and can be pretty complex, but I’m going to break it down so it’s a bit easier to […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 11 – 17, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 4-10, 2016

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Sep 2016
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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Food for Thought: Beets

As we head into the fall season, I start craving root vegetables. Here in Texas, we still have a few months of warmer weather, but a girl can dream of sweaters, cozy fires and comfort food. Roasted root veggies and squash (acorn and butternut are my favorites!) are some of my favorite fall and winter […]

08
Sep 2016
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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What are Dietary Nitrates?

The subject of dietary nitrates can be pretty complex, but we’re going to break it down into its most simplest terms. Nitric oxide (NO) is an important gas that occurs in the lining of our blood vessels. NO is important for all cellular functions, and is critical for the health of our blood vessels. NO […]

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