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Is Your Nut Milk as Healthy as You Think It Is?

Posted by Laura Binder on April 05, 2013
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Nut milks are a great alternative to dairy if you’re lactose intolerant or switching to a more plant-based diet. Whether in your morning oatmeal or post-workout smoothie, almond milk, rice milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and soy milk can all add creaminess, flavor, and extra nutrition to your meal.

Unfortunately, many plant milks on the shelves of your grocery store are highly processed drinks that contain many preservatives and hidden ingredients that you wouldn’t find growing in nature and aren’t great for your health.

Next time you’re shopping for nut milk, be sure to read the ingredients list and avoid products that contain these ingredients:

Carrageenan: A common food additive derived from seaweed, carrageenan is used as a thickener to improve the texture of processed foods. It’s especially common in processed soy and almond milk. Research shows that carrageenan can cause inflammation, the root of most chronic illnesses. Integrative Nutrition guest speaker Dr. Andrew Weil recommends avoiding regular consumption of any foods that contain carrageenan.

Your Guide to Healthy Fertility-Boosting Foods

Posted by Shana Bitterman on April 05, 2013
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Increasing your chances of getting pregnant isn’t only about giving up certain foods; it’s also a great opportunity to add in more nutritious options. 

Eating healthily when trying to get pregnant is important because a well-balanced diet will even out your hormones and prime your body for a full-term pregnancy.

So while it’s important to cut out things like soy, unpasteurized cheeses, and caffeine, which contain bacteria and chemicals that can decrease your chances of conceiving, there’s an abundance of all-natural foods out there that can do the trick when it comes to boosting your fertility.

Give your body a healthy boost with these five foods that can help you get pregnant:

Video: Join the Global Health Revolution to Change the World

Posted by Integrative Nut... on April 03, 2013

Since Integrative Nutrition was founded in 1992, it has grown from a small classroom of passionate individuals in New York City to an incredible international community of now nearly 34,000 and graduates in 106 countries worldwide.

From South Korea to Jamaica to Malaysia, the Integrative Nutrition community is creating big change in their communities and beyond. With the spread of the global health crisis, the demand for Health Coaches around the world has never been greater. We asked our international students and graduates to tell us about their work and the need for Health Coaches in their countries, and this is what they told us:

The Health Benefits of Oil Pulling

Posted by Alexis DAlba on April 01, 2013
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Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that uses pure oils to pull harmful bacteria, fungus, and other organism out of your teeth, gums and throat. This natural remedy not only improves oral health, but it’s also used to prevent and reduce a number of different health concerns.

When swished around the mouth and in between the teeth, the antibacterial properties of the oils absorb toxins from the saliva, reduce the number of germs in the mouth, and help prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of the oral cavity.

Benefits of oil pulling for oral health

Build Your Own Health Coaching App with Visionary Lindsey Witmer

Posted by Integrative Nut... on March 30, 2013
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“Supporting other Integrative Nutrition grads who are doing incredible things is one of my favorite things to do.” These are the inspirational words of 2011 graduate Lindsey Witmer, who in 2011 received a Seed Grant from Integrative Nutrition to help fund an initiative to make the world a better place. Lindsey developed MyOmBody, an integrative health app that was called one of the “Ten Startups to Watch” by the Boston Globe and one of the “Five New Startups Worth Mentioning” by the Boston Business Journal.

These days, Lindsey is busy with her next project: making it possible for all Health Coaches to have their own customizable apps that send clients or potential clients a daily fact or health tip. If you’re interested in developing your own app, let Lindsey know! Read on to get inspired by Lindsey’s energy, optimism, and vision.

DIY: Healthy and Natural Deodorant Recipe

Posted by Alexis DAlba on March 29, 2013
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Natural deodorant without antiperspirant can seem a little scary if you’ve never tried it, or if you’re new to using natural ingredients in your self care routine. But there’s a reason why so many people are swapping their commercial antiperspirants for natural deodorant.

Research shows that aluminum-based ingredients as well as other chemicals in commercial antiperspirants have been linked to certain major diseases. Antiperspirants are also made to prevent our bodies from sweating, a natural and normal function of the skin. Sweating is the body’s way of releasing toxins—if we don’t sweat, we’re not letting our body go through its natural detoxification process. 

Natural deodorant might not keep you from perspiring, but that’s ok! Believe it or not, what causes body odor is not sweat; it’s bacteria. Fortunately, there are many natural options with ingredients that will keep you smelling fresh and help eliminate odor-causing germs.

A really simple and effective way to replace your antiperspirant is to make your own healthy deodorant.

21 Healthy and Delicious Easter Treats

Posted by Lauren Caster on March 27, 2013
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Easter is just around the corner, which probably means there is no shortage of chocolate bunnies and candy eggs at your local grocery store. Like many holidays, it seems that Easter has been extremely commercialized, and enjoying the weekend is often very hard on your diet – and your teeth!

Instead of filling your children’s Easter baskets with Cadbury eggs and Peeps, why not try a healthier approach this year? We’ve scoured the Internet high and low for some of the best healthy versions of all your favorite Easter treats! Give these recipes a spin for a more nutritious approach to Easter treats and baked goods:

7 of Our Favorite Things This March

Posted by Christy Goldfeder on March 27, 2013
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Here at Integrative Nutrition, we love sharing our favorite healthy finds with each other – homemade recipes, favorite books, and new products from our amazing grads and guest speakers that we just stumbled upon. We’ve rounded up 7 of our favorite things this month. 

 

The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook

Integrative Nutrition guest speaker Dr. Mark Hyman has put together a collection of over 175 mouthwatering recipes to make getting healthy a delicious journey. They’re perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones, especially those who think healthy can’t be tasty, too.

 

6 Ways to Maintain Dental Hygiene the Holistic Way

Posted by Diana Chaplin on March 26, 2013
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Many holistic dentists view the health of the mouth as a window into the overall wellness of the whole person.

If you have toxins or bacteria in your mouth from poor dental hygiene or an unhealthy diet, they can easily travel to other parts of the body to create or exacerbate disease.

Dentists can assess the likelihood for certain diseases based on oral symptoms. For example, periodontal disease is an indicator for diabetes, and a thick white coating on the tongue can stem from internal candida.

So what would your mouth say about your current state of health?

Like most practices for optimal wellness that include a healthy diet, regular fitness, and a daily dose of primary food, all it takes to have good dental health is a little attention and knowing some helpful tips!

Here are 6 ways to maintain oral hygiene:

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