Health & Nutrition

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Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

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Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

As you already know, drinking water is VERY important. But why and how much? We'll talk about it all today. 

Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all.

Water is needed for every cell and function in your body.

  • Water is a huge part of your blood.

  • It cushions your joints

  • Aids digestion.

  • It helps stabilize your blood pressure and heart beat.

  • It helps to regulate your body temperature. 

  • Helps maintain electrolyte (mineral) balance.

  • And that's just a few of its roles.

On the other hand, dehydration can cause a lot of problems.  

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Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

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Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

This recipe is PERFECT as a post exercise recovery drink. Refreshing and full of the nutrients you need after a work out. 

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water

  • 2 cups watermelon

  • ½ tsp lime juice

  • 1 dash salt

  • 1 cup ice

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

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What to do About a Leaky Gut

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What to do About a Leaky Gut

What to do About a Leaky Gut

Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It's when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other. They're supposed to be nice and tightly joined to the cell beside it; this is to allow certain things into our bodies (like nutrients), and keep other things out.

When the tight junctions between intestinal cells weaken it can cause the gut to be more permeable - leakier - than normal. When this happens, it allows things into our bodies that should not get in; things like large pieces of protein, toxins, or even bacteria and waste.

When substances that shouldn't be there, get into our bloodstream through the "leaks" in our gut, our immune system kicks in. These leaked bits mimic a food allergy, and our body reacts accordingly. It mounts a response to try to attack the invaders, and this causes inflammation.

Leaky gut is associated with a number of issues including food allergies, celiac disease, autoimmune diseases (e.g., Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hashimoto's, asthma, type 1 diabetes, acne, eczema), joint pain, and neurological problems (e.g., multiple sclerosis). Some research shows that leaky gut might contribute to or worsen these conditions.

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Braised Greens with Turmeric Recipe

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Braised Greens with Turmeric Recipe

Braised Greens with Turmeric Recipe

We all KNOW we need to be including more veggies, especially greens into our diets. If you are looking for a simple, yummy and super healthy recipe, then this one is for you

PLUS it's awesome for your GUT- and we all know I'm all for working on our gut health. 

 
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