Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
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The Carbohydrate Question
Not all carbohydrates are created equal — especially when it comes to the Mediterranean diet. Here’s why.
Looking to Eat a Mediterranean Diet? Here Are 6 Staple Foods.
Learn why these six foods are so good for your health — and how to incorporate them into your diet.
Which Type of Butter Should You Choose?
Which butter is better? Here are five varieties to consider.
Is Butter Good for Us — or Not?
Everything is better with butter — but is butter healthy or not? We talked to some integrative-health experts to find out.
What’s in Your Wine?
Most bottles contain more than just grapes and yeast. Find out which ingredients find their way into wine — plus seven tips to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste.
What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
This type of farming helps rebuild soil, decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide, and slow climate change.
7 Meat Alternatives
Which plant-based alternative is right for you? From the Impossible Burger to tempeh to homemade veggie burgers, we break down the options.
What Is Fake Meat? Benefits, Risks, and Plant-Based Options Explained
Meat substitutes are everywhere — but they’re not all created equal.
5 Essential Questions About Fiber — Answered
Nutrition experts answer some of the most common questions about this nutrient — including how you know if you are eating a low-fiber diet.
The 3 Types of Dietary Fiber You Need
Insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, and prebiotic fiber are all essential to our health and well-being. Here’s why — and which foods have them.
Why You Need to Eat Fiber
Even a relatively nutritious diet can deliver inadequate amounts of fiber. Learn why it’s so critical to your health — and which foods are high in fiber.
14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women
There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here’s why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
Can Cabbage Juice Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out cabbage juice is great for peptic ulcers. Here’s why — and how to get more cabbage juice in your diet.
5 Gut-Healing Supplements
These supplements provide extra support when you’re experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.
7 Gut-Healing Foods
What you eat can help relieve digestive symptoms and build a more resilient gut.
3 Ways Sleep Affects Your Metabolism
Poor sleep disrupts metabolic systems and can trigger these three conditions.
The Food-Sleep Connection
When it comes to metabolic health, sleep plays an unexpectedly powerful role. At the same time, our food choices also have a big impact on how we sleep — or don’t.
4 Supplements to Boost Liver Health
Try these antioxidants and herbs to help your liver improve its detoxifying capabilities.
The Everyday Liver Detox
Liver-rescue protocols abound, but daily support of this detoxifying organ is a better way to protect your health. These lifestyle and nutritional strategies come expert- recommended.




















