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A Glance at Micronutrients
Micronutrients include the multitude of vitamins and minerals that make up a minuscule part of our diets. Small, but mighty, we need micronutrients for a variety of functions in the body. Most people are well versed in macronutrients, which includes protein, fat, and carbohydrate. However, research shows that every vitamin and mineral is equally necessary…
Read MoreWhat are Macronutrients?
Protein, fat, and carbohydrates are the three building blocks of our diet. Together, they form the major macronutrients. But what exactly are they? Macronutrients are just that – nutrients that we need to consume in larger quantities to sustain life and keep us healthy (and happy!). Every day, you consume macronutrients in various quantities. Together,…
Read MoreRSN Approved Mocktails
Mocktails are a fun way to spice up your daily water intake. But what exactly are they? At Rachel Scheer Nutrition, we like to believe that mocktails are the less “adult” but yet, more mature, way to improve your water intake. Why is that? They contain healthy non-alcoholic alternatives that, in comparison to cocktails, can…
Read MoreQuestions on Nutrition? Read this!
Our team at Rachel Scheer Nutrition includes Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who are experts in the field of functional medicine. Being experts, we receive questions about functional medicine and overall nutrition day in and day out. But what are the TOP questions we receive? And what are our answers? They might just surprise you. We’ve broken…
Read MoreDive into Detoxification
What comes to mind when you hear the word “detox”? Juice cleanses, calorie restrictive diets, detoxification teas? The truth is detoxification is one of our body’s most important processes when it comes to maintaining optimal health, and a lot of the time our bodies do this on its own! What is detoxification? Detoxification refers to…
Read MoreWhat Does “Leaky Gut” Really Mean?
What does “leaky gut” mean? First, let’s take a look at what a healthy gut lining is supposed to look like. The intestinal lining of our gut is supposed to work as a filter to keep substances like bacteria, toxins, and undigested food particles inside our GI tract so that they do not leak into…
Read MoreWhat’s the Gut Have to Do With It?
Your gut microbiome may have more to do with your hormones, muscles, skin, and even mental health than you realize. This small, but mighty, system can create a setting for optimal wellness… or begin the cascade of dis-ease. What is the gut microbiome? The gut microbiome refers to the home base within your intestines that…
Read MoreHow to Optimize Sleep
A good night’s sleep means everything! It means starting your day feeling focused, energized, and fresh. But how you can you bio-hack your way to success? Sleep is our battery for life. With it, we can conquer our days without feeling sluggish or groggy. But, without it, we fail. Poor rest can set the stage…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions of Functional Medicine
Functional medicine may sound trendy, but despite many misconceptions, it is a holistic and integrative way to analyze and help heal the body. So, how does a functional approach vary from conventional medicine? Conventional medicine is the type of treatment model we all typically know.. and don’t exactly love. It involves heading to your doctor…
Read MoreHow to Increase Vagal Tone
What’s vagal tone have to do with your gut? Well… just about everything. Have you ever been so anxious or nervous about something that it made you nauseous? Maybe even gave you butterflies? Or what about when you get bad news and you feel that “sinking” feeling in your gut? We have ALL felt the…
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