by empowerednutritionntp_dowpee | Feb 2, 2023 | Nutrition information, Uncategorized
Hydration is a foundation of health and sadly 75% of the US population is chronically dehydrated. We are composed of 60% water, so when hydrated, every cell in our body is supported. Drinking salted water helps to hydrate at the cellular level. The minerals found...
by empowerednutritionntp_dowpee | Nov 28, 2022 | Gut health, Nutrition information, Recipes
Thanksgiving weekend is over and hopefully you have full hearts and bellies from celebrating. You also may have a fridge full of leftovers, including a turkey carcass making it a perfect time to make bone broth! I love making “scrap-bag” bone broth and for...
by empowerednutritionntp_dowpee | Nov 16, 2022 | Gut health, Nutrition information
Maybe you have heard that our immunity starts in the gut, but what does that mean? The main component to our immune system, our lymphatic system, is responsible for scanning and eliminating harmful substances from our bodies. There are several localized lymphatic...
by empowerednutritionntp_dowpee | Oct 25, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Nutrition information, weight management
Fermented foods contain probiotics which are microorganisms that feed good gut bacteria. The process of fermenting is an ancestral process used to preserve foods. Most cultures have their own special fermented foods; Germany is known for sauerkraut, Japan has...
by empowerednutritionntp_dowpee | Oct 12, 2022 | Gut health, Nutrition information
Stomach acid also known as hydrochloric acid/HCL, is critical for digestive function and can reduce uncomfortable digestive issues. 3 main jobs of the stomach: all of which require high acidity Disinfectant chamber – Acid should be high in the stomach to...