Bree Rankin

Throughout human evolution, our ancestors routinely experienced periods of food scarcity. You could say it’s in our DNA. When meat and animal fat were in short supply, early humans turned to “fallback foods.” (1) These tended to be fibrous edible plants, rich in what we now call phytochemicals. If plants were also scarce, hunter-gatherers were …

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If you’re hearing a lot about zinc these days, that’s no surprise. Due to its much-studied impact on supporting immune resilience and health, this trace mineral is always a hot topic throughout the winter months — and especially under the current global circumstances.  Because immune health is top of mind right now and zinc is …

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Mindset Mastery: Your Gateway to Healthy Living Mindset, mindfulness, meditation: These words are part of a modern wellness vernacular. But where in the past we may have considered our headspace separate — the mind versus the body — today researchers are uncovering the profound biochemical interplay between the two. In effect, integrated positive psychology may …

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Our current global health climate has propelled the human immune system into the spotlight. At the same time, the average person has a limited understanding of how the immune system works or how it can be supported through dietary and lifestyle interventions. While people may think they are at the mercy of health threats, the …

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Fructose, a simple sugar with complex effects in the body — is in the forefront of health news. Why? Because taste enhancers and preservatives like fructose are added to almost every packaged and processed food. And busy Americans eat a lot of these convenient but unhealthy snacks and meals.   Fructose Vs. Glucose: All About Insulin  …

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