Easy dinner for two?! Pork chops with a cranberry shallot sauce is the perfect date night meal this month! It’s a quick and easy meal to throw together and can be served with side dishes of your choice.
Cranberries are a great source of nutrients such as vitamins, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. They can also help relax muscle cramps.
Shallots are helpful for relieving allergy symptoms and can help fight colds, fevers, and coughs. They can also help lower stress levels, so I need all the shallots I can get, along with my favorite stress-busting supplement, Just Calm!
I added capsules of Just Thrive Probiotic to the shallot sauce to get my daily dose of probiotic. I’m not a big fan of swallowing my pills whole, so I love sneaking it into my meals.
I do add butter to the shallot sauce, but you can totally skip that step to make this completely dairy free, or even use a vegan butter! It’s an easy, delicious, gut-licious meal for any day of the week! Enjoy!
Cranberry Gut-Nourishing Pork ChopsPrep time: 10 minutes
Directions:
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]]>Your allergy experience defines your life.
Maybe you’re sidelined by congestion, wheezing, and knockdown headaches whenever allergy season comes around.
Or you suddenly can’t breathe because your kids came home covered in cat hair.
Or you have to avoid restaurants because you might accidentally get exposed to milk, eggs, or shellfish and end up in the ER.
If you’ve been suffering with allergies, you know the symptoms can be unbearable. You’ve probably tried OTC and prescription medications, but they may have left you feeling jittery, tired, or cloudy. And while they may have reduced some of your symptoms, your allergies definitely aren’t better or gone.
But there is a way to get ahead of this problem, stopping allergy aggravations before they start. And the answer lies in a very unlikely place… Keep reading to find out how you can find relief from allergies and start feeling your best.
If it seems like you suddenly have allergies—or more allergies—that you didn’t have before, you’re not alone. Allergies are on the rise in adults and kids all around the world.[1,2] In the U.S., 33% of adults and 25% of children have at least one allergy.[3]
And food allergies are increasing at an especially alarming rate, leading scientists to worry that they’re reaching epidemic levels.[4]
One study[5] found that at least 10.8% of American adults—around 26 million people—have food allergies. That’s much higher than expected, and what’s more:
And if you’re one of the people suffering with allergies, you’ll try almost anything to make them stop.
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Whether you’re dealing with seasonal allergies, food allergies, or allergic asthma, it takes a huge toll on your quality of life.
Seasonal allergy symptoms can last for months and range from congestion to hives to wheezing to itchy skin.
With asthma, common symptoms include your chest getting tight, wheezing, and coughing. It gets harder to breathe, like you can’t get enough air no matter what.
Food allergies happen quickly and strike hard, resulting in symptoms like:
Sometimes these symptoms are mild and clear up pretty fast, but other times food allergies can be life threatening.
And while the different allergy types may seem unconnected, they have something crucial in common: Your immune system is overreacting. So to calm things down and fix that problem, you’ll need to help your immune system stay in control.
Your immune system protects you against all sorts of invaders from infectious bacteria to viruses to toxins. It has a whole army of cells and organs that defend you so you don’t get sick all the time.
But when you have allergies, your immune system treats harmless things—like grass, cats, and eggs—as deadly threats. So it mounts intensive defense reactions to deal with those threats and ends up attacking you instead.
Rather than just covering up your allergy symptoms, what you really want is to get to the root of the problem: an improper immune response.
And the first critical step in calming your immune system is fortifying your mucosal gut barrier.
Did you know that around 80% of your immune system lives in your gut? So it makes sense that the most important fix for your allergies starts there.[6]
Your gut’s first line of defense is the mucosal gut barrier, a thick layer of protective mucus.[7] That mucus decides which molecules get through and which get blocked out. The molecules you need—like vitamins and antioxidants—are very small, and the mucosal barrier lets them sail right through. Bigger molecules like toxins, allergens, and harmful bacteria can’t get through—at least not when everything is working the way it’s supposed to.
Unfortunately, some harmful bacteria and toxins know exactly how to weaken your mucosal gut barrier. And they want to break through, so they attack it constantly.
When your mucosal gut barrier gets damaged in those attacks, the bigger molecules can pass through to your bloodstream. That’s called leaky gut[8]… and it’s been directly linked with increasing allergies and allergy symptoms.
With leaky gut, allergens and partially digested food particles can sneak into your circulation. That triggers inflammation all throughout your body, amping up your immune system and setting off allergic reactions.[9,10]
At the same time, those escaped allergens directly stimulate your immune system[11], causing even more trouble.
Leaky gut has been directly linked to:[12,13,14]
Natural medicine practitioners often focus on treating leaky gut to stop the “allergic cascade.”[15]
And one of the most effective ways to keep that from happening is to address your leaky gut by providing more support to the protective barrier.
If you want to make it as easy as possible for your immune system to function properly, you need to start with your mucosal gut barrier.
That starts with making sure there’s plenty of thick, gel-like mucus to coat it. To create lush mucus, you need to start with a protective protein called MUC2 (or Mucin 2).[16] Your body uses a combination of four key amino acids to build enough MUC2 to keep that mucosal gut barrier in great shape:[17]
At the same time, you want to ensure that mucus can stand up to free radicals, which can cause significant damage to the gut barrier.[18] That job calls for antioxidants, free radicals’ worst enemy.
Another great support for your mucosal gut barrier are citrus polyphenols. These unique plant compounds have been shown to promote healthy gut barrier function and balanced inflammatory responses.[19,20]
All of that support can keep your mucosal gut barrier strong and selective… but it works best in connection with a healthy, well-balanced gut microbiome.
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria, both beneficial probiotics and harmful pathogens. In a healthy gut, probiotics vastly outnumber pathogens. But sometimes, that ratio flips and your microbiome gets overrun by pathogens—a condition called dysbiosis.
And since your immune system has a direct connection with your gut microbiome, dysbiosis can contribute to all sorts of immune issues, including allergic reactions. Research shows that dysbiosis can actually cause allergies to develop, setting you up for a lifetime of struggle.[21,22]
Plus, rogue pathogens and the toxins they produce attack the mucosal gut barrier[23], cranking allergy issues up to eleven.
Luckily, you can balance your gut microbiome with high quality spore probiotics. These powerful probiotics clear a path for a diverse population of beneficial gut bacteria and help keep your mucosal gut barrier in great shape.
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When you struggle with allergies, any day without symptoms is like a gift from your immune system. And your immune system relies heavily on your gut—both your gut microbiome and the protective mucosal gut barrier—to do its job properly.
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As we age, there's no shortage of health issues that can take us down:
Viruses, infections, memory loss, breaking a hip, heart attacks, and more...
But here's the good news. Recent science now shows that staying strong and promoting your best health as you age may be a little easier than you think.
And it doesn't require being blessed with good genes, eating nothing but salads with lean protein, or getting in 20,000 steps every day.
In fact, it can be as simple as taking a sip of water, and has the power to unlock a lifetime of wellness.
By making sure you get the recommended amount of vitamin K2, you’ll be creating a path toward abundant health and vitality.[1]
Adding this nutrient to your life unlocks a higher level of wellness in twelve very important ways.
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How can one small change do all of this? By activating important proteins and enzymes in your body. Each of them triggers healthful and healing processes, keeping you alive and well and glowing with good health.[15]
But when those proteins and enzymes don’t get activated, any number of health issues can take hold leading to illness and discomfort.[16]
Your body needs vitamin K2—also known as Activator X—to turn on more than a dozen proteins and enzymes that control crucial bodily functions.[17] Those include:
But none of that works without K2, an essential nutrient that no one really talks about. So it’s no wonder that around 97% of people have deficient or insufficient levels of this critical compound[22]… and you’re almost certainly one of them.
You probably haven’t heard much about vitamin K2. But even if you know a lot about it, you still aren’t getting nearly enough to keep you as healthy as possible. Here’s why…
Unlike many essential nutrients and healthful compounds, it’s nearly impossible to get all the vitamin K2 you need from food. That’s because the richest sources aren’t really part of a regular diet, and you’d have to eat a lot of them.
And even if your daily diet includes healthy helpings of these foods, that still may not be enough.
For one thing, the animal sources have to be free-range and consume mainly live grasses. So beef from cows that eat hay or eggs from chickens that eat corn and soy won’t do the job.
Also, you need to eat fat—but not trans fats—whenever you consume K2 or it just won’t absorb and act properly.
And if that didn’t make things hard enough, several medications can deplete your supplies. That list includes some antibiotics, like penicillin and azithromycin (Z-pak), ciprofloxacin (cipro), fat-blocking drugs like orlistat, and some cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Luckily, you can take one simple step that will make sure your body has plenty of vitamin K2 available to activate those proteins and support your best vitality. A daily supplement in its most bioactive and bioavailable form, vitamin K2-7, can help you make sure you’re getting enough of this crucial nutrient.
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Fudgy Raspberry BrowniesPrep time: 6 minutesCook time: 28 minutes Total time: 34 minutes Course: Dessert Diet: Wheat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free Servings: 16 Brownie Ingredients:
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Wishing you a beautiful month brimming with joy and love! May your day overflow with laughter, and may the indulgence of these delectable, fudgy, healthified raspberry brownies add a sweet touch to your day. Here's to savoring moments of pure delight and sharing the warmth of these treats with your loved ones. Enjoy every blissful bite! Follow me for more healthy, yet delicious recipes on Instagram!
Love, Carolina
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Are you struggling to remember things you wouldn’t normally forget? Fighting overwhelming fatigue when you’re trying to concentrate? Having a hard time coming up with the right words for what you want to say?
If your brain feels like it’s walking through quicksand, you could be dealing with brain fog.
That muddy, fuzzy, jumbled sense that your brain just isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. It affects all of the things you’re trying to do, making everything that much harder. Doing your work, taking care of yourself and your family, paying the bills, tackling your to-do list… just getting through the day feels like an endless slog.
So, if you’re looking for the natural secret to clearing the fog and sharpening your senses, keep reading.
Brain fog is a condition—usually temporary—that makes it so much harder to think, focus, and remember. It can make completing even simple tasks feel like doing your taxes.
So if your mind feels fuzzy, cloudy, sluggish, or slow you’re probably dealing with brain fog. But that “swimming through molasses” feeling may not be the only symptom. You may also be feeling:[1]
Any of these can be signs of brain fog. Luckily, you have the power to clear those clouds so your brain feels as bright as sunshine again.
Want to listen instead of read? CLICK HEREA lot of situations and underlying medical conditions (like underactive thyroid or celiac disease) can cause brain fog, and sometimes it can be tricky to pinpoint which thing is clouding your thoughts.
Common causes include:[2,3,4,5]
You may be dealing with more than one of these common causes, but that doesn’t mean your brain fog will be harder to handle. After all, it’s their effects on your brain cells that get in the way of clear thinking. And there’s a simple, safe, and natural solution for that.
Your brain depends on a lot of neurotransmitters and proteins to function. When production runs low or supplies get used up, it can slow down thinking and make it harder to focus… classic brain fog.
One of the most important factors for a high-functioning brain includes BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which protects brain cell survival, even helping repair and replenish brain cells.[6] This protein also manages neurotransmitter production and use. For example, it can signal your body to increase serotonin production and activity, which can help increase your resilience in the face of stress.[7]
And when it comes to quick thinking, BDNF plays a key role in neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to change and adapt, growing new connections and pathways. That’s critical for learning and memory.[8] And even small increases in BDNF levels can restore laser focus, help you learn and retain new information, and tackle complex tasks more easily.[9]
Unfortunately, things like stress, burnout, and lack of sleep can deplete BDNF, and that can be a major factor contributing to brain fog.
That’s why you need to power up your BDNF and your brain with nature’s most effective jump-starter.
You want to give your brain the boost it needs, increasing BDNF and brain-processing power, but you don’t want to feel shaky and jittery like you just drank four cups of coffee.
But the secret to refreshing your brain and clearing the fog comes from the coffee plant… just not in the way you think.
Meet CognatiQ®, a unique stimulant-free whole coffee fruit extract created specifically to support healthy BDNF levels and nurture brain cells. That gives your brain the benefit of increased connectivity, allowing it to function with peak performance at lightning speed.
Exactly what you need to refresh your brain power.
CognatiQ® coffee fruit extract delivers steady support for cognitive performance, focused attention, and working memory by promoting healthy BDNF levels.
And there’s plenty of research to back that up.
One study found that a single 100 mg dose of the whole coffee fruit extract increased BDNF by 143% in healthy volunteers.[10]
A randomized double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial found that subjects who got 100 mg of CognatiQ® improved working memory, accuracy, and the ability to block out distractions (called response inhibition).[11]
Another clinical trial found that taking CognatiQ® for 28 days increased processing speed, accuracy, attention, and focus.[12]
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What’s better on a cold gloomy winter day than a cozy hot chocolate?!
A hot chocolate that is also filled with all the gut-healing benefits!
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Bone Broth Hot ChocolatePrep time: 3 minutes
*You can also use maple syrup instead of honey if you prefer. Adjust the amount you use based on your preferred level of sweetness!
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People have been constructing raw food diets since the 1800s. However, it’s only recently become a popular diet option for the masses.
In fact, advocates and supporters of raw food nutrition believe that this diet offers huge benefits to consumers, especially when it comes to weight loss.
However, some experts disagree with the idea of consuming mostly raw foods and argue that it can lead to both minor and major health risks in the long run.
So today we are taking a deep dive into the raw food diet, its health benefits, and its risks, so you can decide if it’s right for you.
The raw food diet, also called raw veganism or raw foodism, is a kind of diet composed of mostly unprocessed and raw foods.
This diet started in the 1800's when doctor Maximilian Bircher-Benner used raw apples to overcome his jaundice.
After successfully moving past his symptoms, he began a series of experiments to discover the health benefits of eating only raw foods. Thus, the raw food diet was born.
This diet involves eating foods that have never been heated over 40–48 °C and are not processed, cooked, irradiated, or microwaved.
When cooked, food is often stripped of the natural enzymes that are helpful in the digestion of vital nutrients for good health.[1]
To combat this, raw foodists prepare their foods using blending, soaking, sprouting, juicing, dehydrating, and fermenting techniques.;
Want to listen instead of read? CLICK HERERaw foodists believe that the raw food diet is the most ideal for human health compared to eating cooked meals. However, limited studies and research exist to back up these claims.
They believe that high heat can cause the enzymes to change in shape or nature.
Similarly, they also agree that cooking decreases or destroys specific nutrients in food including vitamin C, vitamin B, and other water-soluble nutrients.[2]
While this is true, cooking also offers huge health benefits.
First, cooking promotes the availability of other antioxidants and nutrients in some foods, for example, beta-carotene and lycopene.[3]
Cooking also helps deactivate harmful microorganisms and bacteria in foods that may cause food-borne illnesses.[4] Examples of these foods are lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, and raw sprouts, which are most frequently contaminated by bacteria.
Raw dairy, eggs, meat, and fish can also be contaminated with listeria, E. coli, salmonella, and campylobacter, all of which can make you sick. Thus, cooking is important—though it’s understood that eating a raw food diet typically means excluding most animal-based foods.
All of this being said, science does not disagree with the fact that both raw and cooked foods have their own benefits. Many experts, therefore, recommend eating a balanced, healthy diet made up of both.
Curious about what foods to eat if you’re going on a raw food diet?
There are actually plenty of food options to choose from and several guidelines to follow to ensure you’re eating healthy raw foods.
First, a point of clarification: You are considered a raw foodist if your diet consists of 75% raw food. Remember, these foods are not…
Instead, you should be eating…
Below are some food options and sources that you may want to consider adding to your diet if you choose a raw food approach.
Since the raw food diet includes nutrient-rich plant foods, proponents believe that it offers important health benefits.
Below are some benefits of eating a raw food diet.
A diet rich in raw foods can elevate the number of beneficial bacteria living in your gut and support a balanced gut microbiome.[5]
Plant-based foods, common in a raw food diet, are high in fiber. Fiber acts as a fuel for the beneficial (or “good”) bacteria in your gut microbiome, such as Bifidobacteria.[6]
As your colonies of good bacteria flourish, they also reduce the colonies of pathogenic bacteria, essentially crowding them out.
This helps to balance your gut microbiome and supports your digestive health, immune response, and overall well-being.
As mentioned, raw food is rich in fiber. It’s also often lower in calories and carbohydrates. High-fiber foods not only provide helpful GI support, but they also take longer to digest (making you feel full longer). This combination of benefits supports better weight loss over time.
In fact, several studies show that eating a raw food diet helps people lose a significant amount of body fat quickly and keep the weight off.
In one study published in the journal of Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, people who ate a raw food diet lost 22–27 pounds of body fat over 3 years.[7]
Compared to those eating a more typical American diet, raw foodists have 7–9.4% lower body fat.[8] This means they are slimmer than the average American.
The raw food diet is rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber that helps support digestion.
Soluble fibers are considered prebiotics. With the help of healthful beneficial bacteria, fiber is fermented in the colon. This process helps promote the production of short-chain fats[9], which are shown to maintain a healthy colon lining.
Fermentation also produces an acidic milieu that helps keep you healthy when faced with harmful bacteria that may result in Crohn’s, IBS, or ulcerative colitis.
If you are constipated, the insoluble fibers from raw foods can help add bulk to your stool. This allows for food to move more easily through your gut and out of your body.
Fruits and vegetables, which are abundant in the raw food diet, can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels and heart health.
Apart from fruits and vegetables, scientists from the Tulane University School in New Orleans agree that eating sprouted whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes can keep your blood cholesterol levels low.[10]
In fact, observational studies posted in the journal Nutrients reported that people who are into vegan, raw food diets are 75% less likely to develop blood sugar issues. They are also 42% less prone to heart attacks.[11]
Foods rich in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, promote insulin sensitivity for people with blood sugar issues.[12]
This is because fruits rich in fiber increase antioxidants in the body helping maintain healthy oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes.
According to Iranian scientists, nuts and legumes can also help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.[13]
Just like any other diet, raw nutrition has its own risks.
Below are some possible health concerns that could present with a raw food diet.
One of the main components of a raw food diet, for most of its followers, is fruits and vegetables.
While these can add a significant number of vitamins and minerals to your diet, they do have one big drawback: too much can contribute to digestive issues.
Plants contain a high amount of fiber. In moderation, this can encourage healthy bowel movements.
However, too much fiber, or a rapid increase in fiber consumption, can lead to digestive issues such as gas, bloating, and cramps. It can even lead to gastrointestinal issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Taking a high-quality probiotic supplement can help support your overall gut health and ease potential gut discomfort.
Bacterial diversity is crucial to gut health.
The beneficial bacteria living in your gut microbiome perform many roles. And when one bacterial strain is unable to do its job, one or more others step in.
One recent study has shown that a raw food diet can be detrimental to achieving bacterial diversity.[14]
To promote the health, diversity, and overall condition of the beneficial bacteria residing in your gut microbiome, you can add probiotic foods or supplements to your raw food diet.
People who eat a raw food diet have a higher risk of nutritional deficiencies including vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
For example, it’s recommended that you consume no less than 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12 a day.
However, an Oxford study showed that those who adhere to a raw diet consume less than 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12 daily.[15] Low levels of vitamin B12 in your diet can result in nervous system damage, anemia, poor bone health, and heart disease.
If you choose a raw food diet, here are some ways to make sure you’re getting enough of the right foods to support your body.
A 1999 study on the relationship between eating raw food long-term and body weight shows that those who eat only raw foods for a long time struggle to maintain a healthy weight.
In fact, the study shows that men are 14.7% below their normal weight range, while women are 25% below their normal weight.[16]
This can be due to under-eating or nutrient deficiencies from eating only raw food.
A raw food diet may result in nutrient deficiencies that may cause the abnormal absence of menstruation in women, also called amenorrhoea.
According to a study published in the Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, a third of women who adhere to a raw diet stop menstruating, while 70% have irregular menstruation.[16]
Since the raw food diet is low in calories, women have the potential to lose significant weight, and this drastic weight loss poses a risk to both their fertility and menstruation.
According to the FDA, eating unpasteurized fruits and vegetables (juices), raw shellfish and fish, and/or raw milk carries the risk of contracting food-borne pathogens.[17]
These foods may contain bacteria such as E. coli, listeria, salmonella, and campylobacter.
The raw food diet is low in calcium and vitamin D, which are two important nutrients to maintain healthy muscles and bones.
Compared to those eating the standard American diet, people on a raw diet are shown to have lower bone density and mineral content.[8]
These nutrients are highly recommended especially for people with darker skin or who live in the northern latitudes, as they may not be able to get enough vitamin D from sun exposure alone.
You can take a vitamin D supplement to be sure you are getting enough. Even if you’re not on a raw food diet, it can be very difficult to get enough of this critical vitamin from the sun and food sources alone, so supplementing is a great idea for most people. Plus, when paired with vitamin K2-7, you get the most benefits since these two vitamins work together synergistically to maintain a strong immune system, peak energy, and thriving heart and bone health.
Similarly, people who consume exclusively raw food may have a lower protein intake, which could contribute to bone and muscle mass issues.[18]
Make sure you are getting enough protein (and essential amino acids, aka EAA) by consuming raw vegan protein sources like tofu, tempeh, edamame, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts, spirulina, quinoa, chia, hemp, and other seeds, potatoes, dark leafy greens, and protein powders.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2020–2025 dietary guidelines, you should be eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy or fortified soy alternatives, and protein foods for a healthy, balanced diet.[19]
However, the raw food diet is on the low end of the nutritionist-recommended calorie and protein consumption.
Therefore, it’s important to eat a variety of both raw and cooked foods to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness in the long run.
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In the world of gluten-free baking, finding the right balance between taste and texture can be a challenge. Let’s explore the art of crafting a mouthwatering gluten-free strawberry pesto galette that not only caters to dietary restrictions but also satisfies the most discerning palates. It’s rustic, yet perfect in taste, and is made with mindful ingredients.
Start by selecting a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. Opt for a nutritious mix that combines flours like rice, almond, and tapioca for a balance of flavor and texture. This blend will be the foundation of your galette crust, ensuring a light, flaky pastry that rivals its gluten-containing counterparts. Almond flour has a lower glycemic index, meaning that it is lower in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats. It also contains protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and monounsaturated fats. Rice flour is known for being gentle on the digestive system. It is easily digestible, making it suitable for people with sensitive stomachs or digestive issues.
Choose a high-quality butter or dairy-free alternative to create a rich, buttery crust. The fat content is crucial for achieving the desired flakiness. For those opting for a dairy-free approach, coconut oil or vegan butter can be excellent substitutes.
Enhance the natural sweetness of strawberries with coconut sugar. This not only sweetens the filling but adds a depth of flavor that complements the tartness of fresh strawberries. In addition, coconut sugar won’t spike your blood glucose levels like regular sugar will, so it’s more diabetes-friendly.
Select ripe, juicy strawberries and slice them into uniform pieces for a visually appealing filling. To intensify the flavor, consider macerating the strawberries with a touch of sugar before assembling the galette. This process draws out the berries' natural juices, creating a luscious, syrupy filling. One reason I love strawberries so much is that they are an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant known for its immune-boosting properties. High in dietary fiber, strawberries also contribute to a healthy digestive system. Fiber promotes regular bowel movements, prevents constipation, and supports gut health by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria.
Elevate the flavor profile with a hint of spice. A touch of ground cinnamon or a drizzle of balsamic glaze adds complexity to the strawberry filling, enhancing the overall experience.
Roll out the gluten-free pastry dough into a rustic circle, ensuring the edges are thin for that perfect flakiness. Arrange the strawberry filling in the center, leaving ample space to fold the edges over. The beauty of a galette lies in its simplicity, embracing imperfections for an authentic, homemade rustic charm.
Bake the galette until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and the strawberry filling bubbles. This step not only completes the cooking process but fills your kitchen with the enticing aroma of sweet strawberries and perfectly baked pastry. As a finishing touch, drizzle the baked galette with balsamic glaze enriched with Just Thrive Probiotic. It has great antioxidant content and is amazing for digestive and immune health.
With this gluten-free strawberry galette recipe, you're not just creating a dessert, you're crafting a masterpiece that combines culinary ingenuity with health-conscious choices. Savor this delightful treat without compromising on taste or dietary preferences.
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PS: To transform any dish into a gut-nourishing treat…
Just open up a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic, and mix it into whatever you’re making.
With NO-taste & NO-smell, it’s an easy way to get daily TLC for your digestive and immune system.
Plus, because Just Thrive Probiotic is strong enough to survive your stomach acid (which can dissolve metal)...
It’ll also survive just about anything you do to it in the kitchen without losing potency. So cook, bake, or freeze to your heart’s content!
Experience the gut-nourishing goodness of your favorite recipes pumped up with the power of Just Thrive Probiotic.
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Are you ready to embark on a guilt-free cookie adventure that doesn't just tantalize your taste buds but also gives your gut a high-five?
Say hello to this matcha chocolate chunk cookies recipe infused with the magic of spore-based probiotics from Just Thrive Probiotic. This isn't just any cookie, it's a wellness-driven journey in every delicious bite!
Why these cookies are game-changers:
Grab your apron, and let's gather the essentials for this wellness-packed cookie experience.
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Embrace the wellness journey with every cookie, and follow me on Instagram for more tantalizing and health-conscious recipes! Cheers to guilt-free indulgence!
Enjoy!
Love, Caroline
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Forgetting is frustrating…and maybe a little scary when you realize it’s happening more than you thought.
You can’t find your keys. The jacket you need is still at the cleaners. For the life of you, you can’t remember your neighbor’s name.
All of those little memory slips feel like they’re adding up. You may just chalk that up to being busy or getting older, and you may think it’s just something you’ll have to live with.
But the truth is, your memory…your ability to recall the things you need to know…has been stolen.
Every day you encounter memory thieves. They can affect your recall capabilities on a cellular level, and some of them are practically impossible to avoid.
Luckily, there’s a simple way to thwart them so you can remember more quickly and easily. No more embarrassing slip-ups because you forgot the name that’s just on the tip of your tongue.
One simple but powerful natural nutrient can take on those memory thieves, giving you back access to your brain’s data storage and jump-starting your memory, mood, and focus.
Want to listen instead of read? CLICK HEREYour life brings you into near constant contact with at least one memory thief—probably several—every day. Their effects can accumulate, too, making it even harder to remember things.
When you know which things can tax your brain’s memory centers and processes, you can take steps to stop them in their tracks. Here are the top six memory thieves that you’re probably dealing with.
Stress can literally change your brain activity, including how you store and retrieve memories. Research shows that the stress hormone, cortisol, impairs memory retrieval even in young, healthy subjects.[1]
You can’t avoid it. Every minute of every day you get a little bit older, and that can affect your memory and brain power. Aging has been linked with increased oxidative stress and decreased blood flow to the brain, both of which can rob your memory.[2]
Pollution can take an unexpected toll on your brain cells, and that can slow down and interfere with memory retrieval. New research indicates that long-term exposure to pollution may be a risk factor for dementia. Air pollution has been shown to increase inflammation and oxidative stress which can affect brain circulation and reductions in white matter volume—the nerve fibers (called axons) that let your brain cells communicate. That can slow down your memory and processing speed.[3,4]
Plastics, specifically microplastics, are memory thieves that no one really talks about, but they’re among the worst potential culprits. Cutting edge research shows that even three weeks of exposure through drinking water can reduce production of proteins that support brain cell activity that can affect memory.[5]
Pesticides can take a huge toll on your memory and focus, and we’re not talking big doses (like getting showered with them). Turns out that very low doses, like the trace amounts people consume daily in their food, over a long period of time affects brain cell survival and contributes to memory issues.[6,7]
Insomnia, even once in a while, can drain your normal memory capabilities. You know how your brain just seems slower and foggier when you’re running low on sleep? That’s because sleep deficits can decrease brain power, affecting memory, focus, and judgment.[8]
Memory thieves can affect your brain cells, brain power, and memory in critical ways:[9,10]
All of these consequences can make your brain feel murky and your memory sluggish.
But with the right nutritional support, you can intercept memory thieves and render them powerless so you can experience focused brain power and radiant recall.
You may not have heard of citicoline before, but it’s a nutrient your body uses every day to support and optimize your brain health. Citicoline, also known as CDP-choline, has been used by the medical community for decades for cognitive support. When you consume it, citicoline breaks down into choline and cytidine, two nutrients your body relies on in a multitude of ways.
Citicoline has been shown to support cognitive health and memory by:[11,12,13]
All of these supportive actions can help your brain triumph over unavoidable memory thieves. And when citicoline gets put to the test, the results have been overwhelmingly positive.
Scientists have been studying citicoline for decades, documenting all of its brain-loving effects. And citicoline does not disappoint, especially in human clinical trials:
Bottom line: Your brain loves citicoline and all of the beneficial support it delivers.
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It’s never been easier—or tastier—to give your brain the love and support it needs for lightning-fast recall and razor-sharp focus.
Imagine bumping into that neighbor and remembering their name without hesitation…knowing immediately where you left your keys…and crushing the crossword puzzle.
Just Thrive Memory and Focus gummies were designed with your brain in mind, delivering herbs and nutrients that support peak brain function. Powered by citicoline, Memory and Focus also contains a beneficial daily dose of:
All of these powerful natural ingredients give your brain the tools it needs to produce clear memories and sharp focus…packed in delicious gummies that make supporting your brain a true daily treat.
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When it comes to lifespan, the U.S. ranks 34th. We’re behind Switzerland, Korea, Australia, Canada, and Chile, among many others.[1]
And it gets worse. Currently at 76.4 years, the average American lifespan is the lowest it’s been in nearly 20 years, and it seems to be shrinking every year.[2] That’s despite our extremely high healthcare spending—nearly twice as much as Germany, which has the next highest spending.
So why are Americans dying younger? There are lots of reasons. Some, like what you eat, you can control. Others, like your genes and family history, you can’t.
To live a long and healthy life—because longer isn’t better if you’re not well—you have to take proactive steps. Read on to find out how you can increase your overall wellness, your vitality, and your longevity…no matter how the average U.S. lifespan looks.
You can still be active and vital well into your 90’s, maybe even 100’s…with a sharp mind, strong bones, and vital energy…
Here are 5 things you can do to promote a longer, healthier, more vibrant life so you can enjoy every year you have.
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The standard American diet is full of fat, sugar, and processed foods that promote systemic inflammation, obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic disease, and premature death.[3]
On the flip side, diets rich in nutrient-dense and fiber-rich foods have the opposite effect: reducing the risk of premature death from all causes.[4]
Research shows that switching to a diet that includes fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and lean meats can add years to your life expectancy…no matter how old you are.[5]
It doesn’t take athlete-level training or practically living at the gym to keep you alive and well. But it does take daily activity and physical movement.
Unfortunately, in the U.S. being sedentary has become a way of life. Research shows that even moderate activity like walking can do the trick. Just 150 minutes of walking each week—just a little over 20 minutes a day—can reduce the risk of premature death by up to 29%.[6]
You can’t avoid stressors; they surround you every day. But you can change how your body manages stress, and that change can be life-saving.
Studies show that chronic stress increases your risk of death from all causes.[7] Plus, chronic stress puts you at risk for many debilitating diseases such as cancer, heart attack, dementia, and depression.[8]
Stress-reducing techniques like meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and deep breathing can help you handle stressors more effectively, preventing stress from shaving years off your life.
Frequent insomnia and sleep interruptions take a huge toll on your mind, body, and health. It can also reduce your disease-free years by increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease and other severe health issues.[9] Research shows that sleeping well can add up to 20.4 disease-free years to your life.[10]
Vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 are two of the important nutrients for healthy longevity… but most people don’t get nearly enough of them. Those deficiencies can make you vulnerable to disease and reduced life expectancy. So, it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough of both.
So what do these natural powerhouses do for you?
The sunshine vitamin is essential for life and health, but nearly a billion people worldwide are deficient and nearly half the population has vitamin D insufficiency.[11] Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to:[12,13,14]
It’s tough to get enough sun year-round to keep your vitamin D levels in a healthy range, especially without risking sunburn and skin cancer. Not only that, it’s virtually impossible to get enough of this nutrient from diet alone. Research shows that supplementing with 5000 IU of vitamin D3—the most beneficial form—can help you stay healthy.[15]
Vitamin K2 performs dozens of critical functions that keep you alive and well… but you’re probably not getting enough of it either. One study found that 97% of participants had insufficient levels![16] And low levels of vitamin K2 can lead to more serious problems such as:[17]
Low levels of vitamin K2 also increase the risk of premature death.[18,19]>
Unfortunately, just as with vitamin D3, it’s difficult to get enough vitamin K2 through diet alone. That’s why supplementing with vitamin K2 is the best way to make sure you have plentiful supplies of this vital nutrient.
Look for supplements containing vitamin K2-7, the most absorbable, bioavailable form of this essential nutrient to get the most out of it.
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Vitamins K2 and D3 are essential for supporting your immune system, heart and bone health, and overall healthy longevity. It’s important to get sufficient levels of these crucial nutrients, but most people don’t.
Just Thrive Vitamin K2-7 Plus D3 contains high potency forms of both vitamins: 200 mcg of K2-7 and 5000 IU of D3.
Add Vitamin K2-7 Plus D3 into your daily routine to make sure you’re getting enough of these two important nutrients every day.
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If you’re a crab cake lover, then this is the perfect recipe for you! Your family will think you ordered from a gourmet restaurant, they’re that good.
Crab cakes are actually really easy to make at home and way cheaper than ordering out! They are a delicious appetizer, side, or main dish, and they’re packed with a lot of flavor. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect meal to surprise your loved one!
Crab meat is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and lean meat. It can also benefit your circulatory system due to the high copper levels in the meat. There are also high levels of vitamin B-12!
I like to top my crab cakes with a mango salsa! It’s much lighter than a mayonnaise based sauce and a bit healthier.
To gain even more health benefits, I always add a few capsules of Just Thrive Probiotic to my dishes. It has 1000x better survivability vs. leading probiotics and is the only retail-available probiotic containing the proprietary strain, Bacillus indicus HU36™, which produces antioxidants right in the gut! Every recipe including Just Thrive Probiotic is gutlicious and nutritious!
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Gutlicious Crab CakesPrep time: 10 minutes Ingredients:
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Enjoy!
Love, Emily
Transform any recipe into a gut-nourishing meal like this one with ease!
Here’s how:
Just open up one or more capsules of Just Thrive Probiotic, and mix it into your favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and more. That’s it!!
With NO-taste and NO-smell, it’s an easy way to get daily TLC for your digestive and immune system…
What makes Just Thrive Probiotic different from others? The strains it contains are incredibly resilient, meaning they can withstand extreme temperatures, so you can cook, bake, and freeze the probiotic without it losing potency. It’s a game-changer for keeping your gut microbiome balanced and happy so you can feel your best.
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]]>Looking for an easy weeknight dinner without too many steps? Mushroom and spinach pasta is the perfect meatless meal. It’s made with simple ingredients and is a perfect comfort meal for a cold night. It’s also very easy to make after a busy day.
You can use fresh spinach or frozen spinach—whatever you have on hand. Spinach contains many different vitamins and minerals which makes it the perfect veggie to incorporate into your diet wherever you can. It also helps promote a healthy digestive tract.
Another option you have is using fresh mushrooms, canned, or even frozen. The choice is yours! Mushrooms contain nutrients our bodies need to function well.
I added Just Thrive Probiotic as it helps keep my gut microbiome in healthy balance and allows the good bacteria to grow and thrive. This supplement is also non-GMO (i.e. made without any genetically modified organisms)!
**While gluten-free pasta is recommended, you can always sub with your noodles of choice.
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Mushroom and Spinach PastaPrep time: 5 minutes
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Love, Emily
Before you go…
Do you want to know the secret to transforming any recipe into a gut-nourishing meal like this one?
It’s SO simple! Just open up a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic, and mix it into your favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and more. That’s it!!
With NO-taste and NO-smell, it’s an easy way to get daily TLC for your digestive and immune system…
Just Thrive Probiotic is incredibly resilient, meaning it can withstand extreme temperatures, so you can cook, bake, and freeze it without losing potency. Enjoy all your favorite drinks and dishes without compromising on your health goals!
Ready to give this gut-health hack a try?
]]>Do you feel like you get a UTI whenever something else is going wrong? A bill you didn’t expect, problems at work, a fight with your partner… plus a urinary tract infection to boot?
And now you start to expect it. Whenever you’re upset or stressed about anything, you just know a UTI is on the way.
You’re not wrong. Stress can increase your chances of getting a UTI and make it harder to get rid of. And that alone can be stressful, so it may feel like you’re stuck in an endless stress-UTI cycle that seems impossible to break. But it’s not.
With the right information and plan of action, you can stop the stress cycle and help your urinary system stay healthy and comfortable.
Worse yet, when you’re dealing with recurrent UTIs, you may start to feel helpless, hopeless, frustrated, and stressed[1], and that stress can make things even worse.
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Stress… especially long-term stress… impacts your health in many ways, and that includes raising your risk of infections like UTIs.[2] When your body is in a constant state of fight-or-flight—like it is when you’re under stress all the time—it takes a toll on your immune system.[3]
Chronic stress affects your immune system in multiple ways such as:[4]
Stress can also directly affect urinary tract issues. Research shows that ongoing stress affects urinary function and can intensify symptoms.[5]
So stress compounds the problem, and UTIs are stressful in their own right. Add to that dealing with dismissive doctors and taking the same antibiotics over and over again, and the stress pile has grown even bigger.
But even when antibiotics do work to clear up a UTI, they do absolutely nothing to prevent the next one. And serial treatment with harsh antibiotics can damage your long-term wellness.
Your best option: turning to nature for urinary care and support.
Plants contain hundreds of distinct compounds. So a single plant remedy might be used for a wide range of issues from vitality to healthy stress management to urinary comfort… and they work. That’s why people have been protecting their urinary tract health with plant extracts for generations.
Over the centuries, three powerful plants have stood out as the most effective for urinary health. Each one delivers a unique solution… and they work even better together.
If you’re living with UTIs, you’ve probably drunk gallons of cranberry juice. After all, women have been turning to cranberry juice for hundreds of years to deal with UTIs. That’s because these rich red berries contain numerous plant compounds, including some with antimicrobial properties. To gain the full benefits, though, just juice won’t do. You need the whole berry—juice, skin, flesh, and seeds—for true urinary tract support.[9]
Whole cranberries contain natural compounds called PACs that keep bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract, a property called adhesion. When they can’t stick, they get flushed out, keeping your urinary tract safe and healthy.[10]
Hibiscus works as an antimicrobial AND antifungal agent.[11] It also contains acidic properties that keep your urinary tract pH at the right level for optimal health. It has protective effects on the urinary tract.[12]
A specific hibiscus extract called Ellirose™ has also been shown to soothe occasional urinary tract irritation. In a clinical trial, Ellirose™ brought welcome relief to women experiencing occasional urinary tract challenges. According to the study, taking 200 mg of Ellirose™ daily helped reduce their recurrence of urinary discomfort.[13]
Even though you’ve probably never heard of it, black cumin seed keeps pace with cranberry when it comes to urinary tract protection. Black cumin seed contains a potent natural compound known as TQ (thymoquinone). TQ gives black cumin seed extract the ability to address potential urinary tract disruptors before they can cause problems.[14] Black cumin seed also helps rein in Candida albicans, a common fungus that can interfere with urinary health.[15]
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UT123 helps promote optimal urinary tract health for daily comfort and confidence.
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Juice cleanses have grown enormously in popularity, thanks to Instagram influencers and Tick Tock stars. They promise quick results for weight loss, detox, clear skin, and improved immunity.
The problem: They don’t work. And they can actually harm your health, doing the exact opposite of what you were trying to accomplish. Juice cleanses can take a toll on your overall wellness, mainly because they’re terrible for your gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria in your gut.
Fortunately, there is a way to accomplish your health goals without putting yourself at risk, and it definitely doesn’t involve consuming nothing but juice.
But first, let’s look at how juice cleanses can be detrimental to your overall health…
Juice cleanses involve consuming almost nothing but fruit and vegetable juices for anywhere from 1 to 10 days. People rely on juice cleanses for a variety of reasons like losing weight, clearing toxins, boosting nutrients, and improving digestion. But contrary to what you may have heard, juice cleanses can’t accomplish any of these goals… at least not for the long haul. And in many cases, they can actually cause the problems you’re trying to solve.
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Evidence suggests that juice cleanses can cause or contribute to the following five issues.
Juiced fruits and vegetables—even 100% pure juice—contain high amounts of sugar without any fiber to balance the absorption. A single 8-ounce glass of juice contains anywhere from 23 to 28 grams of sugar, practically a full day’s recommended allowance. Drinking juice without anything else for days can lead to big spikes in blood sugar levels, and even lead to type 2 diabetes.[1]
Skipping fiber, fat, and protein while you’re on a juice cleanse can leave you feeling hungry, so you consume more juice. Even 100% fruit juice is packed with calories, all from sugar. Research shows that drinking juice regularly can lead to long-term weight gain.[2]
Many nutrients and other healthful compounds like antioxidants can’t be processed in your body without fiber or fat. For example, vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and must be consumed along with healthy fats or your body can’t absorb it.[3] And many antioxidants rely on fiber for their complete absorption.[4] Without fat and fiber, your body won’t be able to make use of the nutrients in the juice.
Your gut contains trillions of bacteria. When it’s in healthy balance, beneficial probiotic bacteria vastly outnumber harmful pathogens. Probiotic bacteria need dietary fiber to survive and thrive. Pathogens consume sugar. When you drink nothing but juice for even one day, you’re feeding pathogens while starving probiotic bacteria.[5] That gives the pathogens a chance to take over and crowd out probiotics, leading an imbalanced gut—a condition known as dysbiosis.
Juice cleanses can cause digestive symptoms, especially diarrhea and bloating.[6] Fructose, a key sugar in fruits and vegetables, can cause digestive symptoms when your body gets too much of it at once, with nothing to act like a buffer. And while it may seem like diarrhea is “cleaning you out,” it’s really a sign that your digestive system isn’t working properly.
But when your gut microbiome gets knocked out of balance by something like a juice cleanse, all of those benefits disappear. Harmful pathogenic bacteria take over the gut microbiome, allowing all sorts of issues like diarrhea, bloating, and insomnia to take hold, along with increasing your risk for developing certain diseases.[14][15]
You want your gut to contain many different strains of probiotic bacteria, leaving barely any room for pathogens. Probiotics and pathogens have very different appetites, so you can nourish the good guys without feeding the bacteria you don’t want around.
The best way to support and nourish a healthy gut microbiome is with a diverse diet of primarily whole foods.[16][17] Whole fruits and vegetables supply prebiotic fiber, a preferred snack of probiotic bacteria. Fermented foods like kimchi, kombucha, and kefir also support a healthy gut microbiome environment. Lean proteins and healthy fats—like avocados and olive oil—round out a gut-healthy diet.
Sometimes, though, your gut microbiome can be affected by other things. A single course of antibiotics, for example, can trigger dysbiosis.[18] So can things like pesticide exposure, food additives, and stress.[19] So it makes sense to proactively support the protection of your gut microbiome with a little something more…
For a well-balanced diverse gut microbiome, the best support comes from a combination of spore probiotics and targeted prebiotics—a special type of fiber preferred by a wide variety of beneficial bacteria.
Spore probiotics suppress unwanted bacteria to create space for a diverse population of probiotic bacteria. One study found that a combination of four spore probiotics—Bacillus indicus HU36™, Bacillus subtilis HU58™, Bacillus coagulans, and Bacillus clausii—increased diversity in the gut microbiome in just three weeks.[20]
Targeted prebiotics nourish those probiotic bacteria so they can grow and flourish. Specific prebiotics such as FOS (fructooligosaccharides), XOS (xylooligosaccharides), and GOS (Galactooligosaccharides) have been shown to increase microbiome diversity in scientific studies.[21]
By supplying your gut microbiome with spore probiotics and prebiotics, you’ll be supporting a healthy, diverse population of beneficial bacteria.
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And you can help those beneficial bacteria flourish by nourishing them with Just Thrive PREbiotic.
Just Thrive PREbiotic contains an exclusive blend of FOS, GOS, and XOS that ONLY feeds the beneficial bacteria you want in your gut. Just Thrive PREbiotic helps promote populations of desirable probiotic strains for a well-balanced gut.
Don’t torture yourself with a juice cleanse. Enjoy real, lasting health benefits by adding Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant and Just Thrive PREbiotic into your everyday routine.
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For a radically life-changing nutrient, vitamin K2 doesn’t get nearly enough attention.
K2 keeps your bones from breaking, your blood vessels from stiffening, and your brain from losing function. But it doesn’t even have its own RDA. And you probably won’t find it in your multivitamin… at least not in its most bioavailable form.
It’s the most important nutrient you aren’t getting enough of. By increasing your intake you could see a noticeably positive effect on everything from your mood to your bone density to your belly fat.
A little-known fact: Vitamin K2 has a superhero name, Activator X. That’s because one of its main functions is to unlock and activate many critical proteins in your body. Without plenty of K2, those proteins can’t work. But when you consume enough of this critical nutrient, it will improve your overall health in important ways.[1]
Here are 8 reasons you need vitamin K2 for optimal health.
Vitamin K2 contributes to your overall wellness in so many critical ways… but only when you get enough of it. Unfortunately, unlike most other vitamins, foods containing K2 are rare. That’s why you need to know where to find it.
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And unless your daily menu contains natto and pâté, the two richest sources by far, you’re probably not consuming enough vitamin K2. And even if you are… that may not be enough.
On top of that, medications can deplete vitamin K2 supplies or limit its absorption. At the top of the list are antibiotics, including penicillin and amoxicillin, azithromycin (Z-pak), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and doxycycline. Other depletors include fat-blocking drugs like Orlistat and cholesterol-lowering drugs. So if you’re taking any of these medications, you’ll need to work even harder to maintain healthy vitamin K2 levels.
Luckily, there’s a quick and easy way to do that.
There’s a simple way to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin K2 for optimal health. Take a high-quality vitamin K2 supplement.
But you’ll want to make sure you’re taking the right kind.
There are several different forms of vitamin K2 called menaquinones, or MKs. Those range from MK-4 to MK-13. The most absorbable and important form is MK-7, which is also called vitamin K2-7.[12] So when you’re supplementing, K2-7 is the form you want to look for.
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You can really use any nut butter you prefer in this recipe, but I will say peanut butter tends to add the most flavor. If you are nut-free, this recipe could also be made with equal parts of tahini instead.
I am a big believer that eating healthy does not have to be boring or bland. Sometimes, all it takes is shifting a few ingredients in your favorite recipes to make them a bit more balanced and nutritious. As I write this, I have my second batch of the week in the oven, and I wish I could describe just how delicious they make my house smell. I hope you all enjoy this recipe just as much as I know your gut will!
Chickpea BlondiesPrep time: 15 minCook time: 35 min Total time: 50 min Course: Dessert Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Paleo Servings: 10 Ingredients:
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Love, Megan
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Whether you’re doing dry January or just looking for a healthy drink to help you unwind for bed, this is the recipe for you!
I started making this drink this time last year and since then have been obsessed with the ritual of having this “Sleepy Girl” Tart Cherry Mocktail to help my body unwind for the day. I actually start to crave this drink throughout the week because I feel like it really helps my body get into that full rest and digest state.
There are so many amazing health benefits of this “Sleepy Girl” Tart Cherry Mocktail. Here’s a quick breakdown…
Did I mention that it tastes absolutely AMAZING?! I cannot wait for you to try!
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“Sleepy Girl” Tart Cherry MocktailPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: 0 minutes Total time: 2 minutes Course: Beverage Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan Servings: 1 Ingredients
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I love enjoying my sleepy girl mocktail after dinner usually while I watch a show with my husband. I truly start to feel the effects of it within an hour of drinking it. The best part about the Just Calm capsules is the more you’re consistent with them, the more you feel the amazing benefits.
I’m so excited for you to try this recipe!! Make sure you tag me on Instagram so I can see all of your “sleepy girl” mocktail creations! Happy New Year!
Love,
Sarah
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No bake holiday dessert made with simple ingredients and calming benefits? Count me in!
It’s time to give the oven a break and whip up these delicious no bake treats! They’re made with only a couple ingredients and come together in minutes.
Think: all the yummy holiday flavors but packed with so many health benefits.
This has been my go to treat when I want something sweet but need a break from the traditional holiday baked goods that sometimes don’t make me feel the best.
Plus I love adding Just Thrive’s Just Calm capsules for some amazing benefits including:
I mean…who doesn’t want that? Especially during the holidays!
The best part is that this dessert is super easy to make and you probably have the ingredients already on hand!
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“Calming” No-bake Molasses Magic Holiday DessertPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 0 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Course: Dessert Ingredients:
*If you don’t have oat flour you can simply blend oats until flour consistency. *You could also add in a dash of ginger for an extra kick! *Keep these stored in the freezer or fridge for when you need a little sweet treat! |
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Happy holidays!
- Sarah
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Reasons this healthy cranberry orange bread is amazing:
Holiday Cranberry Orange BreadPrep time: 15 minutes
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Have a magical holiday season!
With Love,
Carolina
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B vitamins are essential for your survival, wellness, and mental health. They’re a team of nutrients that affect many systems and organs, especially your brain and heart, and you need plenty of them to get through the day. B vitamins help your body manage stress, keep a steady heartbeat, and produce energy.
So why are you feeling so tired and down even though you’re getting plenty of B vitamins through diet and supplements?
The answer could be your MTHFR gene. If yours isn’t working properly—and millions of people’s don’t—your body can’t convert B vitamins into their active form, the form that you need to get any benefit from them at all.
Luckily, as you’ll see below, there are some quick and simple ways to get the B vitamin support you need and power your best health.
There’s a direct connection between B vitamins—especially B6, B9, and B12—and mental health. That’s because your body uses B vitamins to create important brain chemicals called neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Stacks of scientific studies show a link between B vitamin deficiencies and mental health issues like depression, bipolar, and ADHD.[1,2,3] Research shows that:
You can see the effects B vitamins have on mental health, and how getting enough of these essential nutrients can bring about improvements. But for some people, taking more B vitamins won’t do the trick. All because a normal biological process called methylation just isn’t happening.
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Your body needs methylated B vitamins—meaning B vitamins that have been transformed from inactive to active—to produce key brain chemicals that support a balanced mood, attention, and learning abilities. But for some people, that transformation doesn’t happen. So all the B vitamins they consume don’t do the jobs they’re supposed to.
That’s where the MTHFR gene comes into play.
We all have the MTHFR gene (it stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase). It produces the MTHFR enzyme, a protein necessary for proper methylation. You can see “folate” right in the name, as this essential B vitamin plays a huge part in this process.
Unfortunately, up to 40% of us have an MTHFR mutation[9] that prevents conversion of B vitamins into their active forms. And, since folate and the other Bs play such a big role in mental health, those with the MTHFR mutation have a higher risk for depression, bipolar, and ADHD.[10]
When you have an MTHFR mutation, medications like antidepressants are less likely to be effective. That’s why scientists recommend that people with treatment-resistant depression have the MTHFR status tested.[11] That can be done with simple blood work, so check with your doctor about ordering them.
And once you know that you have the MTHFR mutation, you can take simple steps to work around it.
What can you do when your body can’t process B vitamins properly? Take methylated (pre-processed) B vitamins.
These bioactive B vitamins fill in the missing step so your body can make full use of these essential nutrients.
One clinical trial found that patients with mood issues who took methylated B vitamins had a significant 12-point improvement in how they felt after just 8 weeks… 82% of them had a 25% reduction in dangerous homocysteine levels… and 42% achieved major breakthroughs in quality of life.[12]
A study that included 182 people with mood issues found that supplementing with methylfolate (the methylated form of folate, vitamin B9) reduced mood ups and downs by 25% in just 2 months.[13]
A meta-analysis of clinical trials found that people who weren’t getting enough relief from conventional solutions saw dramatic changes when methylfolate was added to their health regiment. The participants taking methylfolate had better responses and significantly reduced mood issues.[14]
So if you have an MTHFR mutation… and up to 40% of us do… making the simple switch to methylated B vitamins can make a huge difference for your mental health.
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If you’ve ever taken antibiotics, you know the nasty effects they can have on your gut. Diarrhea affects up to 70% of adults who take antibiotics… and it’s far from the only uncomfortable side effect.
And now it turns out that can happen even if you aren’t on antibiotics. You could end up with the same consequences if you live with someone taking them.
So you need to take proactive steps to keep your gut healthy and comfortable no matter what, because you never know when you or someone close to you will need a course of antibiotics.
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria, including both beneficial probiotics and harmful pathogens. A healthy gut contains vastly more probiotics than pathogens, and those probiotics work in dozens of ways to keep you well including:
But when your gut microbiome gets knocked out of balance by antibiotics, those benefits disappear.[5] Pathogens begin to outnumber probiotic bacteria, causing something called dysbiosis[6], and that can cause a new set of problems.
Those issues may linger long after you stop taking antibiotics; research shows that it can take years for your gut microbiome to recover fully from antibiotic treatment.[9] That’s a long time to suffer from side effects.
Worse, you could end up with dysbiosis and all of the consequences that come with it, even if you haven’t taken them but someone in your household has. That’s right… If someone you live with takes antibiotics that disrupt their gut, it can do the same to you.
We all have our own bacterial cloud that surrounds us and follows us everywhere.[10] And while your bacterial cloud is unique, it influences the bacteria of the people you live with… and theirs can influence yours as well. Housemates, especially romantic couples, start to share the same bacteria.[11]
So if one housemate takes antibiotics and develops dysbiosis… the other people living in that household will have a similar effect.
A new study looked at what happened to people living in the same house when one of them took either azithromycin or amoxicillin, commonly prescribed antibiotics. The results were shocking…
Probiotic bacteria levels dropped significantly in housemates of people taking antibiotics.[12]
Bottom line: You need to support your microbiome health at all times. And the best way to do that… especially when antibiotics are involved… is with spore probiotics.
Most probiotics are vulnerable to antibiotics, but spore probiotics are tougher and more resilient than your standard off-the-shelf option.
Spore probiotics come encased in an endospore shell that help them survive harsh environments and extreme temperatures. And they’re also able to resist death by antibiotics.[13] So if you or anyone in your household is taking antibiotics, spore probiotics can keep your gut microbiome in healthy balance.[14] And that microbiome support can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in adults by up to 37%.[15]
In addition to setting the stage for a diverse population of probiotic bacteria in your gut microbiome, specific spore probiotics also work to cushion you against the effects of antibiotics and pathogens. And since you can take them along with antibiotics, they can help you sidestep some potential side effects.
Bacillus subtilis produces more than 24 compounds that help keep pathogen populations under control in the gut microbiome.[16]
Bacillus clausii resists even the use of multiple antibiotics to help safeguard against antibiotic-associated diarrhea.[17]
Bacillus coagulans helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome even during antibiotic treatment to help minimize the chance of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.[18]
Bottom line: You need to be proactive to keep your gut microbiome in good shape during antibiotic treatment… even if you’re not the one being treated.
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If there was ever a time for peppermint, let it be for the holidays. Coupled with chocolate? Upleveled. Coupled with gut-friendly probiotics? Now that is a winning recipe.
This time of year is tough on our bodies. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the parties, the treats! These probiotic peppermint dark chocolate truffles are an elegant yet healthy dessert you can feel good about feeding yourself, your family, and your guests over the holiday season. They offer a taste of the season in every bite, along with a burst of antioxidants and immune and digestive health benefits. Every tummy wins!
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Probiotic Peppermint Dark Chocolate TrufflesPrep time: 5 minutes Ingredients:
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Enjoy and happy holidays!
Love,
Lauren
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]]>Your immune system is truly fascinating. It protects you against a multitude of threats every day. Some it’s battled before, others that it’s never come across.
And no matter what kind of microbe or toxin is attacking, your immune system will find a way to defeat it.
You probably never notice your immune system until something goes wrong, but it’s there all the time, keeping you safe, and working around the clock.
All it needs in return is support, especially during those times when everyone around you seems to have caught something.
To give your immune system enough of the right support, it helps to know more about it. Here are seven amazing things you may not know about your immune system.
Your gut is home to between 70–80% of your immune cells.[1] That makes sense when you think about it: Most of the microbial threats you face come in through your digestive system.[2] So your immune system sets up shop right there, to take out problems before they can attack the rest of your body.
Want to listen instead of read? CLICK HEREBecause your immune system has to protect your whole body, it’s everywhere all at once, with no centralized location. It’s made up of organs, cells, and proteins that team up to take on invaders no matter how they get in. Different pieces of your immune system include:[3]
Your immune system has two key parts: innate and adaptive.[4]
You’re born with your innate immune system, and it covers all the basics. It acts as a rapid response system made up of physical barriers—like skin and mucous membranes—that block invaders. When the innate system senses a threat, it calls on special cells called phagocytes to surround and devour them.[5]
The adaptive immune system is more specific, made up of special proteins called antibodies that recognize and target particular germs.[5] Antibodies know exactly how to kill their targets and are able to defeat them more quickly than the innate system.[4]
Whenever your immune system senses a threat, it sends out antibodies, also called immunoglobulins. These front-line fighters are your body’s most important soldiers, going on the attack whenever they come across viruses, infectious bacteria, environmental toxins, fungi, yeast, and allergens.[6] Antibodies latch on to these invaders so they can’t escape, prevent them from penetrating your gut barrier wall, then neutralize them so they can’t cause any damage.
Your body’s primary antibodies—making up at least 80% of the total antibody population—are immunoglobulin G, or IgG. When you don’t have enough IgG available, you’ll notice. Common signs include:
Several things can slow down antibody production including chronic stress, insomnia, medications like methotrexate (an immunosuppressant), and vitamin A or D deficiencies. Luckily, you can restore and replenish IgG with special immunoglobulin supplements that help shore up your immune system and balance immune responses.[7]
The first time a pathogen gets into your body, your immune system floods it with responders, throwing everything at the germ until it’s neutralized. During that first encounter, some of the cells create a memory of that specific pathogen and how it was defeated. So, if that pathogen tries to invade again, your immune system will be able to send in specialists with an exact plan to quickly defeat it. That’s known as immunological memory, which protects against re-infection by any pathogen you’ve already faced.[8]
Fever is one of your body’s strongest defenses against infection, bringing body temperature up to at least 99.1 degrees (a low-grade fever). The elevated temperature helps mobilize your immune cells and increases their activity. Plus, heat effectively stresses pathogens, making it harder for them to survive.[9]
As you age, especially past 60 years old, your immune system changes dramatically. Its protective abilities drop, making you more susceptible to infections and chronic diseases. Among other changes, antibody production drops off as well as production and activity of other important immune cells. Your immune cells also take longer to react to threats, giving the pathogens more time to initiate infections.[10] That’s why proactively supporting your immune system gets even more important as you get older.[11]
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When you think of bacteria, it might be challenging to see them in a good light. We associate them with colds, infections… and worse. They’re the reason why we stock up on anti-bacterial hand gels and remind our kids to “sneeze into your elbow.”
Most of us do everything we can to keep bacteria at bay.
But in reality, your body is teeming with trillions of microorganisms[1], including fungi, parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Bacteria are found on and in your body—in your mouth, inside your nose, in the vagina, on your skin, and especially in your gut.
The good news? Some of these microorganisms are actually good for you!
And – There’s a big difference between good bacteria and bad bacteria. Let’s compare how they impact your health, go over the different types of bacteria you want in your system, and discuss how to get more of the beneficial strains into your body.
The majority of the bacteria found in your body live in your gut. Their colonies make up what we call your gut microbiome.
And in your gut, you’ll find two types of bacteria:
But your gut only has so much “real estate” available for bacteria colonies. When one type (good or bad) flourishes, the other type is crowded out. Ideally, the colonies of good bacteria are the ones that will thrive, leading to an ideal “balance” in your gut.
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Good bacteria are crucial in keeping your body healthy and functioning at its prime.
Some of the most important roles played by the good bacteria[2] in your body include:
When your gut microbiome is off-balance, the bad bacteria take over. Their colonies grow in strength and numbers, effectively crowding out the good bacteria until they can no longer flourish.
This unwelcome state is known as dysbiosis, and it’s surprisingly common. In fact, there’s a high probability that your body is currently in dysbiosis, and you just haven’t realized it yet.
Your body, however, does realize it and will let you know through subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs. And if you don’t pay attention and heed its warnings? Those signs will become even stronger, until your health won’t let you ignore them.
Your body will start ringing the bacterial “warning bells” with signs[3], including:
If left unheeded, a gut imbalance could eventually raise some people’s risk factors for conditions such as:
All in all, when the majority of your gut bacteria are “bad” bacteria, it will negatively impact your emotional, mental, and physical health.
Your body already has beneficial bacteria, so why would it need more? As we learned above, most people are already suffering, to some degree, from an imbalanced gut microbiome. But there are situations that can make it even worse.
When you go to a doctor because you’re not feeling well, you may end up with a prescription for antibiotics. This will kill the bacteria causing your illness or infection.
Unfortunately, antibiotics can’t tell the difference between the good and the bad bugs. So they will also kill the colonies of good bacteria in your gut.
When you take antibiotics, it’s important to safeguard your health by simultaneously replenishing your good bacteria.
Your diet can throw off your gut microbiome, too. Certain foods can harm good bacteria, allowing bad bacteria to flourish.
Diets high in sugar and processed foods or low in fiber are especially bad for your gut bacteria.[1] Instead, choose healthy, nutritious, organic foods to fill your plate.
At both ends of the age spectrum, your beneficial bacteria might be lower in quantity and quality. Younger children and older adults particularly should consume probiotic foods or supplements to maintain a healthy body, although anyone at any age benefits from probiotic sources.
Your body is in a constant state of flux. Its composition can change every day, and that includes your gut microbiome. Medications, stress, illness, and other factors can heavily influence the balance of your gut microbiome.
On the other hand, factors such as exercise can promote a greater variety of bacteria, which will support your overall gut health.
There are more than 30,000 named strains of bacteria.[5] With so many options, how do you know which ones are the “good” ones that belong in your gut?
Here are some of the strains that will provide the strongest health benefits.
Colonies of beneficial bacteria are naturally present in your body, but you can support them, and your health, by consuming probiotics and prebiotics.
Let’s take a closer look at these and the roles they play in supporting your gut health and overall well-being.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria found in food, drinks, and supplements. They are identical, or very similar to, the good bacteria already found in your gut microbiome.
When you consume probiotics, they join forces with the existing colonies of beneficial bacteria in your body, encourage them to thrive, and crowd out bad bacteria. This helps maintain the proper bacterial balance in your gut microbiome.
As mentioned, some probiotics are more helpful than others and are designed for optimal survivability, so be sure to choose the right probiotics to get the most health benefits.
Along with probiotics, another crucial step in ensuring you have good gut bacteria is to consume prebiotics.
Unlike probiotics, prebiotics are not bacteria. Instead, they are specialized plant fibers found naturally in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (or in supplements) that serve as your probiotics’ food source. In other words, prebiotics are the fuel that feeds probiotics and encourages their growth and optimal functioning.
But just like with probiotics, not all prebiotics are created equal. Some types of prebiotics feed harmful pathogenic bacteria, while others nourish beneficial bacteria only, so it’s important when choosing your prebiotics to look for those specifically designed to sustain only beneficial probiotic bacteria.
In a nutshell: yes!
Your body needs probiotics to promote the quantity and quality of the beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome. And it needs prebiotics to feed those beneficial bacteria and support their continued growth.
Taking them together will give your gut microbiome the support it needs to help you achieve maximum health and well-being.
Let’s take a look at your best options for introducing more good gut bacteria into your system, via probiotics and prebiotics.
There are two types of foods that belong on any good gut bacteria list: foods with probiotics and foods with prebiotics.
Certain foods and drinks are known to be probiotic-friendly. Many of these are fermented foods, meaning they have been transformed from one kind of food into another, such as when cucumbers become pickles.
During this process, the bacteria that are naturally present in these foods feed on sugar and starch, creating enzymes, nutrients, and additional strains of bacteria.
When you consume these foods, these bacteria join the ones already present in your gut microbiome, for added bacterial diversity.
Some of the most common probiotic foods[7] include:
As we mentioned earlier, prebiotics are a food source for probiotics. They can help probiotics multiply and do their job more effectively.
In foods, prebiotics are made up of nutrients that can’t be broken down by the human body. Instead they are broken down by beneficial gut bacteria. Fiber, an indigestible type of carbohydrate, is the most common prebiotic.
Prebiotics are mostly found in fruits and vegetables, including:
Another option for consuming probiotics and prebiotics is through supplements.
Here are a few reasons why supplementation is generally the best option for getting your daily intake:
On top of that, probiotic-friendly foods in particular, with their unique taste and smell due to the fermentation process most of them have to go through, aren’t for everyone. And, you may have a special diet that makes it challenging to include these foods.
The right supplements will give your body what it needs to stay healthy and strong, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing supplements.
Probiotic supplements contain live strains of beneficial bacteria. When consumed, they go to your digestive tract, shoring up your colonies of good bacteria to help keep your gut microbiome in healthy balance.
But not all probiotic supplements are equal. With so many supplements available online or in stores, it pays to do your research and get the best ones for you and your health.
Here are some things to consider when choosing a probiotic supplement.
There are numerous strains of good bacteria, but not all of them will give you the same health-positive results.
We talked before about the most effective probiotic strains—those on our “good gut bacteria” list. If you’re already taking a probiotic supplement, you should check its label to make sure it contains one—or ideally all—of those strains, to maximize their effectiveness.
Bacillus strains are particularly powerful. These spore-based microorganisms are “human gut commensal” (meaning they’re “at home” in your gut), found in soil, dirt, and vegetation, and are loaded with the rich benefits that Mother Nature intended for us!
Just Thrive’s award-winning Probiotic contains four superior spore strains of the Bacillus, giving you fast, long-term results.
Survivability plays a huge role in how effective a probiotic supplement will be.
Before it gets to your gut, your probiotic supplement has to travel a pretty treacherous path, with digestive enzymes, bile, and other roadblocks. And it has to arrive in your digestive tract strong, healthy, and ready to get to work! Unfortunately, most probiotics cannot make it through intact, however certain spore-based probiotics are unique in that they are protected by their endospore shell, allowing them to reach your gut alive and ready for action.
Look for supplements with clinically proven survivability rates, such as Just Thrive Probiotic. Clinical trials show it reaches your gut 100% alive and has 1000x better survivability vs. leading probiotics.
Just as with probiotic supplements you’ll have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to prebiotics.
To get the biggest bang for your buck, do your research before you settle on which prebiotic product to purchase. All prebiotic supplements contain bacteria-feeding fibers, but it’s important that the fibers utilized feed only beneficial bacteria, not the pathogenic bacteria.
So your main consideration when choosing a prebiotic supplement is to ensure that it’s specifically formulated to feed the good bacteria in your gut. Just Thrive PREbiotic contains three 'smart' fibers clinically proven to ONLY feed your good gut bacteria, supporting their growth and your health.
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Probiotics promote good gut bacteria, encourage them to flourish, and balance your gut microbiome.
Prebiotics maximize the benefits of your probiotic food and supplements by providing the fuel they need to grow and thrive.
Consumed together, probiotics and prebiotics can create an optimally healthy, well-balanced gut microbiome.
And you’ll get everything you need with Just Thrive Core Health bundle, which includes these two best-selling, high-quality supplements.
1. Just Thrive Probiotic provides the foundation for thriving gut bacteria with four clinically-proven strains of beneficial spore-based bacteria.
Thanks to its endospore shell, Just Thrive Probiotic is able to navigate through stomach enzymes, bile, and other digestive fluids and arrive at your gut 100% alive and ready to work!
2. Just Thrive PREbiotic fuels those colonies of good gut bacteria, nourishing them so they can thrive in your gut.
The carefully chosen fibers contained in Just Thrive PREbiotic feed only beneficial bacteria, so you can be sure that your gut microbiome will have the ideal bacterial balance. When combined with Just Thrive Probiotic, studies show it can more than DOUBLE your population of good bacteria.
Plus, it’s super convenient to take daily with options for both capsule and powder forms.
The powerful combination of probiotics and prebiotics in the Core Health bundle will ensure that your body has the good gut bacteria you need for your health and well-being.
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One last thing…
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Gluten is tough to digest, and it causes uncomfortable symptoms for millions of people.
If you’re one of them, you know how awful a single bite of a cupcake, a tiny taste of pizza, or a few crumbs of toast can make you feel.
So you do your best to avoid gluten. But that doesn’t always work. Gluten hides out in dozens of places you wouldn’t expect, like salad dressing and seasoned French fries. And if you’re at a dinner party, barbecue, or restaurant, there’s always a risk of cross contamination no matter how careful you are.
Gluten is sneaky… but you can stay one step ahead of it with the right help.
Luckily, a special gluten-neutralizing probiotic can help protect you against unavoidable gluten attacks.[1]
The human body wasn’t designed to digest gluten, a mix of the main proteins—gliadin and glutenin—found in grains like wheat and rye. That’s why no one, literally no one, can fully and completely digest gluten.[2]
The best we can do is break down gluten proteins into smaller pieces called peptides. Unfortunately, even those smaller pieces can cause physical reactions, especially if you’re one of the millions of people with some level of gluten sensitivity.[3]
Gluten can cause a wide variety of symptoms—some that make sense and some that are really surprising:
So if you have any level of gluten sensitivity, you need to be proactive, because completely avoiding gluten isn’t always possible.
You may not have heard of Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), since it doesn’t come standard in most off-the-shelf probiotic supplements that you’ll find at the drugstore, but you’ll be glad that you have.
B. subtilis HU58™ is a spore probiotic. It’s equipped with a protective endospore shell that keeps it protected and dormant until it gets to your large intestine where it joins your gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria in your gut. That shell allows B. subtilis HU58™ to survive things that other probiotics can’t, like extreme temperatures and stomach acid, allowing it to reach your gut alive, intact, and ready to work, 100% of the time.
Due to its unique ability to survive, B. subtilis HU58™ delivers substantial health benefits. For example, it helps keep your gut microbiome in healthy balance, regulates your immune system, and supports your gut barrier.[13] Plus, it produces more than two dozen antibacterial chemicals that can kill off competing pathogenic bacteria in your gut.[14]
And when it comes to gluten, B. subtilis HU58™ creates special substances called subtilisins that degrade gluten proteins, making them less harmful and easier for your body to break down.[15] A new 2023 study[16] showed that B. subtilis broke down 73.7% of gluten in just 24 hours in the lab. So the researchers put it to the test in mice, and found that B. subtilis:
That success led the researchers to conclude that B. subtilis could be the key to long-term help for people with celiac disease, a condition where eating gluten causes severe intestinal damage. So just imagine how it might help people with any level of gluten sensitivity!
And if you want complete coverage against hidden gluten attacks, pair Bacillus subtilis HU58™ with its favorite gluten fighting partners.
Gluten causes problems because it can’t be fully broken down during digestion, but give your digestive system some extra help by adding in a team of gluten neutralizers.
Bacillus subtilis HU58™ can get the gluten breakdown rolling, but it can’t tackle the full job.
Add in targeted enzymes like Tolerase G and DPP-IV. They’re specifically designed to cut large gluten pieces into small, harmless amino acids that your body can more easily manage.[17]
Next, bring in the rest of the probiotic team: Bacillus coagulans and Saccharomyces boulardii. Bacillus coagulans also helps break down gluten proteins[17] and quickly provides gastrointestinal (GI) comfort.[18] Saccharomyces boulardii helps dissolve gliadin proteins,[19] and soothe occasional GI discomfort.[20]
Finally, you’ll want to make sure you’re producing enough stomach acid. A compound called Betaine HCl can help with that, boosting digestion and assisting with nutrient absorption.[21]
This all-natural support system can help your body handle gluten more effectively, including gluten you didn’t even mean to eat.
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Gluten Away helps your body effectively manage hidden gluten attacks so you can eat without fear of unintended consequences. This proactive formula helps break down unavoidable gluten so you can enjoy GI comfort and complete nutrient absorption.
Gluten Away contains:
With Gluten Away, you can enjoy your gluten free lifestyle with confidence that unintended gluten won’t get the upper hand.
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Here's a fantastic tip for elevating the nutritional value of your fall recipes.
Consider incorporating a Just Thrive Probiotic capsule into all of your culinary creations.
The spore-based strains in Just Thrive Probiotic can remarkably endure extreme temperatures, making it an ideal for cooking, baking, or freezing into any food or drink without compromising its effectiveness.
So, as you savor the essence of fall in each delicious, gut-friendly bite, remember that your recipes can also serve as a source of wellness. It's a delightful way to embrace the season's joys while prioritizing your health.
Now, enhance all of your dishes with the gut-nourishing power of Just Thrive Probiotic.
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You might be surprised to learn that one of your favorite fall ingredients is considered a fruit and not a vegetable!
According to Wikipedia, butternut squash is botanically a fruit (a berry), but it’s primarily used as a vegetable. Thankfully, it’s readily available at most farmers markets and right on store shelves this time of year, and I love working it into my cooking regimen this time of year. This particular recipe is so easy and fun to make. It’s a great warm comfort meal, and the colors just scream autumn!
Butternut squash is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, and it’s super versatile; it can be roasted, sautéed, toasted, pureed, or mashed. From side dishes, to soups, to desserts, this is one “fruit” you should grab when you see it. It’s not only delicious and very easy to cook with, but it’s soo good for you!
When I cook for my family, I always add in one of my favorite “secrete ingredients”—Just Thrive Probiotic. You can sprinkle it into anything you are eating or drinking as the spore strains don’t even come alive until they reach your intestines. This makes Just Thrive Probiotic the perfect recipe companion and perfect probiotic!
If you want to make this meal even easier, you can buy your butternut squash already chopped or even frozen. You can make this using your favorite ravioli, but to feel my best, I always make sure to look for a brand that’s gluten-free.
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Roasted Butternut Squash RavioliPrep time: 10 minutes
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And by the way…
There’s an easy way to effortlessly enhance any of your culinary creations. Just add a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic into the mix, and you're on your way to creating a gut-nourishing delight.
That’s because Just Thrive Probiotic is super resilient; it can withstand extreme temperatures, allowing you to use it when you cook, fry, bake, and freeze without sacrificing any potency.
This means you can infuse all of your fall recipes and beyond with gut health benefits, from hearty soups and spiced pumpkin pies, to cozy comfort foods that define the season. Imagine indulging in your favorite dishes while also prioritizing your health.
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You’ve been worn down by diarrhea or constipation… plagued by painful gas and bloating… and it looks like there’s a volleyball in your stomach by the end of the day.
And you think you have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), but you don’t know what to do about that.
If you’ve been to the doctor—and many people don’t bother—they may not have been much help. SIBO is frustratingly under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed.[1]
Many people struggle with SIBO for years before getting a correct diagnosis, followed by a long course of antibiotics. Unfortunately, those don’t always work. And they can lead to even more gastrointestinal (GI) problems and other awful side effects.
Here’s the truth… silencing SIBO can be tough. But by following this 3-part plan, you can get it under control, and keep it from coming back.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is just what you’d think: too many bacteria in the small intestine, especially bacteria that aren’t supposed to be there at all.[2] SIBO happens when the small intestine’s local bacteria start growing and multiplying out of control, or when bacteria from the large intestine go where they don’t belong and start to colonize.
Whichever cause kicked it off, it leads to a chain reaction that leaves you feeling awful. The extra unwanted bacteria feed on the undigested food—especially sugars and starches—in the small intestine and convert it into hydrogen gas. Then other bacteria consume that hydrogen and turn it into methane gas.
Now your small intestine is full of hydrogen and methane, fueling painful gas attacks and uncomfortable bloating along with other issues such as:[3]
Unfortunately, these issues can point to many other conditions including IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). So it’s not surprising that SIBO often gets misdiagnosed.[4] And even when it is diagnosed correctly, the standard solution—antibiotics—doesn’t always work. SIBO comes back in at least 45% of patients treated with antibiotics.[5]
Luckily, there are steps you can take to show SIBO the door so you can get your small intestine back on track.
Bacteria need to eat, and the ones involved in SIBO prefer sugar and starchy carbs. So removing those foods from your diet completely will starve those bacteria.[6][7] When they don’t eat, they can’t grow and multiply. This step can be very hard to stick with, but it’s a must for SIBO recovery… and it’s temporary.
To gain the edge over SIBO, you need to kill off all the bacteria that don’t belong in your small intestine. And while the standard go-to here is strong antibiotics, those may not solve the problem long-term; there’s a high risk of recurrence.[8] Plus, those drugs kill all bacteria, including the good bacteria you DO want in your intestines that are crucial for your health.
So what can you do? Try natural options like berberine and grapefruit seed extract. They’re tough on pathogens but gentler on beneficial bacteria.[9][10] And they can also be much easier on your digestive system overall.
But the biggest thing you can do is take a spore-based probiotic regularly, which leads us to step 3…
Without a healthy gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria in your large intestine (your gut)—you’ll be more vulnerable to SIBO moving forward. So it’s important to keep your gut microbiome balanced, meaning beneficial bacteria vastly outnumber pathogenic bacteria. And the best way to do that is with probiotics.[11]
But this step comes with a strong warning: Make sure to do your research and choose the right probiotic supplement. Many probiotics can actually fuel the SIBO situation and make things worse, canceling out all the hard work you’ve done in the first two steps. So be careful about which probiotics you choose. A probiotic containing spore-based strains is optimal.
Probiotics won’t cause SIBO, but some may make it worse.
Most probiotic supplements that you’ll see on store shelves include bifidobacterium and lactobacillus probiotics, bacteria families often overgrown in cases of SIBO. When you take these probiotics, they join the crowd in your small intestine, adding to the excess bacteria that are already there. That can make the situation and how you’re feeling worse.
That’s why you’ll want to focus on spore probiotics. These strains have a natural protective shell that helps them survive harsh environments and extreme temperatures. This means they can easily pass through stomach acid and enzymes along your digestive tract to make it all the way to your gut—your large intestine—alive and intact.
When they reach your gut, spore probiotics shed their shells and spring into action. They quickly get to work crowding out bad bacteria and promoting a wide variety of beneficial bacteria to help create and maintain healthy balance in the gut microbiome.
Spore probiotics are the right probiotics to support a healthy gut without fueling SIBO. They help optimize bacterial populations while guarding against overgrowth. Exactly what you want right now.
cta-gut-healthYou’ll enjoy comfortable digestion and superior digestive health when your gut microbiome is in healthy balance, thanks to the power of spore probiotics. Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant contains the most clinically studied combination of spore probiotics that are guaranteed to arrive 100% alive in the gut including:
Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant helps you maintain a well-balanced gut and supports a flourishing population of diverse beneficial probiotic bacteria that’s happy right where it is.
>> Add Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant to your daily routine today for total gut comfort.
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