By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Odds are...you’re going to find some kind of food additive in many foods that you eat! Food additives are typically added to enhance the flavor, appearance or texture of a product, or to extend its shelf life. Although generally...
Food Sensitivities
The Connection Between Gluten and Thyroid Issues
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP By now, you’ve likely heard about gluten intolerance. The buzz word “gluten-free” is everywhere in the health world. But how impactful is gluten? For those with thyroid issues, it may be affecting you more than you realize. ...
Top 3 Myths About Dairy and Great Dairy Substitutes
By Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, NCMP, APNP Did you drink milk with lunch as a child? For decades, milk was considered an essential part of a healthy diet. Depending on where you grew up, you may have been encouraged to drink a glass of milk with each meal. But milk has...
Why Food Sensitivities Should Not Be Ignored
Society as a whole is starting to pay more attention to what we are feeding our bodies and considering the idea of food as a medicine. Food sensitivities have stepped into the spotlight as more and more people are identifying the direct connection between what we are...