Author: Tania Longtin, BCHN®
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Fermented vs. Pickled: How to Tell What’s Actually in the Jar
“Pickled” and “fermented” get used interchangeably at the grocery store, but they describe two genuinely different processes, and only one of them puts live, beneficial bacteria in the jar. If you’re reaching for pickles because you’ve heard they’re good for gut health, it matters which kind you’re actually buying. Two Different Processes, Not Two Names…
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Nourishing Naturally: Roasted Beet Hummus
Ever notice how a plate full of different-colored vegetables just looks more appealing than one that’s all one shade of green or beige? Turns out that instinct is onto something. Starting with this post, I’m kicking off a mini-series inside Nourishing Naturally exploring the “why” behind each of the six vegetable color categories: what gives…
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Why I Recommend Healthycell
Multivitamins are one of those things almost everyone takes and almost no one thinks hard about. I do, and Healthycell’s Daily Multi + Iron & Omega-3 is the one I actually use and recommend. Why I Like and Use Healthycell Their manufacturing includes independent lab testing for label claims, heavy metals, microbial contamination, pesticides, and…
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Why I Recommend the Akkermansia Protocol
I get asked what probiotics I take more than almost anything else, and lately my answer almost always comes back to one bacterium: Akkermansia muciniphila. I wrote about the actual science behind it separately in Akkermansia 101, so I’ll keep the background short here. What I want to talk about instead is why this is…
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Akkermansia 101: The Gut Bacteria Behind the GLP-1 Buzz
If you’ve spent any time in gut health or metabolic health content lately, you’ve probably seen one name showing up over and over: Akkermansia muciniphila. It’s not a new discovery. It’s a bacterium that’s lived in the human gut all along. What’s new is how much research is now connecting it to things people actually…
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Patch Perfect: When Your Daily Vitamin Doesn’t Quite Cut It
You take your vitamin every morning. You’ve been consistent about it for months. And yet — you still feel like something’s missing. Low energy by mid-afternoon, a fog that coffee doesn’t quite clear, the sense that whatever’s in that pill isn’t actually landing where it needs to. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it,…
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H. Pylori 101
Helicobacter pylori — H. pylori for short — is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the lining of the stomach, and it’s far more common than most people realize: roughly two-thirds of the world’s population carries it. The World Health Organization classifies H. pylori as a Group I carcinogen, and it’s associated with peptic ulcers,…
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Biscuits and Gravy
This is the breakfast I make on a slow Saturday morning — the biscuits are a one-bowl mix, the gravy comes together in the same pan the sausage cooked in, and thirty minutes later there’s a full breakfast on the table with plenty left over for reheating through the week. Between the whole milk and…
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Nourishing Naturally: Moroccan Lamb Roast
A simple, melt-in-your-mouth roast that truly shines — turning whole food ingredients into something truly unforgettable. Red Meat in a Healthy Diet Red meat has gotten a bad reputation in the media, but it supports our bodies’ health in important ways when used properly. Animal proteins are great sources of iron, provide good amounts of…
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Nourishing Naturally: Feisty Macadamia-Butter Thai Sauce
Elevate the flavor of your vegetables, meat, or noodles with this macadamia nut-based dressing. Prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for easy access — it adds a decadent, creamy heat to any meal. Let’s dive into the world of healthy fats this week! What exactly makes a fat “healthy”? Should we…