Author: Tania Longtin, BCHN®
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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…
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Nourishing Naturally: Rainbow Lentil Bowl
Welcome back to the series! Last time we talked about spiced-up groats — this week we’re turning up the color with a lentil bowl that’s as pretty as it is nutritious. It’s super versatile and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight or a picnic lunch at the park. Plus, it’s packed…
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Rainbow Lentil Bowl
This rainbow lentil bowl is my go-to when I want something fast, colorful, and genuinely filling without turning on the oven. Lentils cook in about five minutes flat, so between chopping a handful of fresh vegetables and boiling water, dinner — or a picnic lunch at the park — is ready in well under thirty…