Lauren Fischer

Meet Probiotics’ Friend, Prebiotics

While many of us are familiar with probiotics, we cannot forget about their counterpart – prebiotics. Let's explore the importance of prebiotics and how to ensure our body gets them. About the digestive tract An entire ecosystem of living microorganisms… read more

5 Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer

Florida’s forecast for the next three months is pretty predictable — hot, hot, hot, humid and really hot! You are ready with sunscreen to prevent burns and bug spray to prevent bites, but what about water to prevent dehydration? Here… read more

Salt Smack Down: Salt vs. Sea Salt

Food quality is a hot topic right now. Nutrition authorities recommend grass-fed beef, organic produce and pastured poultry over conventional varieties of these foods. Surprisingly, the conversation of food quality also extends to salt. All salt originates from the sea,… read more

Properly Fuel Your Body

How to Properly Fuel Your Body for Fitness

Learning how to properly fuel your body for exercise can be just as important as the exercise itself, but what is the best strategy? Carbs for endurance? Protein for muscle building? Pre-workout snacks? Post-workout snacks? Carbs? Protein? Fat? Maybe we… read more

What Can Collagen do for You?

Would you believe that one natural supplement could do everything from making you look younger to improving sleep to decreasing joint pain? Hard to believe, but nature provides this magic bullet in the form of collagen. Collagen is the most… read more

Beginner’s Guide to the Paleo Diet

The Paleo diet is based on the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors from the Paleolithic era. Why mimic the diet of our ancestors? Hunter-gatherers had robust health and experienced few degenerative and chronic diseases. Also, our genetics are virtually identical… read more

Filling Breakfast Ideas

5 Fast and Filling Breakfast Ideas

If you prioritize one more blissful snooze over breakfast, these filling breakfast ideas are for you. They will have you full, focused and out the door on time. 1. Yogurt Breakfast Bowl This breakfast is inspired by Mochi! Mix 1… read more

liver-supporting foods

Show Your Liver Some Love with Liver-Supporting Foods

Think of the liver as the body’s toxin processing plant. Most toxins, like pesticides, household cleaning agents, dry-cleaning chemicals and hormone disruptors in beauty products, are fat-soluble. In order to be eliminated from the body, fat-soluble toxins must be converted… read more

Guide to Whole30

The Beginner’s Guide to Whole30

It is no secret that Americans are becoming unhealthier by the mouthful. From fast and processed foods to unicorn frappuccinos, we are putting ourselves on track for obesity, diabetes and heart disease. If only there was a reset button! Welcome… read more