by Jenna Brauer | Jan 18, 2025 | Information, Living Well, Nutrition
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent decision to ban Red Dye No. 5 marks a pivotal moment for consumer health and safety. Following decades of research linking synthetic food dyes to potential health risks, this ban is a crucial step forward in reducing...
by Jenna Brauer | Jan 3, 2025 | Eating for Life, Living Well, Nutrition, WellMind
For decades, the American food system has faced increasing scrutiny over the prevalence of harmful ingredients, the rise of chronic illnesses linked to diet, and the decline of small-scale farming. Enter Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), an initiative spearheaded by...
by Jenna Brauer | Jan 29, 2024 | BiomeIQ, Gut health, Living Well, Nutrition
Your skin is a mirror reflecting your overall health, and its radiance goes far beyond skincare products and routines. In recent years, researchers have uncovered a fascinating connection between your gut microbiome health and the condition of your skin. In this...
by Jenna Brauer | Nov 10, 2023 | BiomeIQ, Living Well, Nutrition
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s been buzzing in the nutrition world: fermented foods and their profound impact on gut health. You’ve probably heard about the wonders of yogurt and kombucha, but there’s so much more to the story....
by Jenna Brauer | Oct 24, 2023 | BiomeIQ, Gut health, Living Well, Nutrition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common and often frustrating condition characterized by a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, and alterations in bowel habits. Many patients, in their quest for relief, turn to various healthcare approaches,...
by Jenna Brauer | Apr 23, 2023 | BiomeIQ, Genetic testing, Gut health, Nutrition
It’s no secret that our gut plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. However, recent research has shown that the connection between our gut and brain goes even deeper than we previously thought. In fact, there is a complex and intricate...