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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: What is Real Food Nutrition? – Part 2
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Real food nutrition is based on a framework of consuming real, nutrient-dense foods from high quality sources. Meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruits, traditional fats, and nuts and seeds are the five basic food groups that are included in a real food nutrition template (you can read more about this in Part 1 of this series). Food...
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The Paleo Nurse + Presents: What is Real Food Nutrition?
by: Katy Haldiman I was first introduced to the concept of real food nutrition when I learned about the closely related Paleo diet through my adventures in the Crossfit community. At that time, I’ll admit that I thought of Paleo as little more than a fad. I was a vegetarian (which I strongly believe contributed to the eventual onset of multiple autoimmune issues), and...
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The Paleo Nurse +Presents: Ginger Lemon Tea – A Cold and Flu Fighting Remedy
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Winter is in full swing, and so is cold and flu season. A nutrient-dense, real food diet, adequate sunshine, plenty of sleep and rest, and proper movement of the body are the most important lifestyle choices that you can make to support your immune system and prevent cold and flu infections. Proper handwashing and a healthy dose of...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: 2019 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 🥩🎅🏼✡️
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Wondering what to gift that special someone in your life that is into healthy living? Look no further! This year’s list features top picks by fellow nutritionists, functional medicine practitioners, and real food enthusiasts. Happy gifting! Visions Corning Glass Cookware ($109.99 for a set of 4 pots): This glass-ceramic cookware set eliminates the risk of chemicals...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Top 5 Natural Ways to Prevent Cold, Flu, and Other Viral Infections ✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN The arrival of autumn and the onset of cooler temperatures marks the start of cold and flu season. Regardless of what viral infections are making their rounds in your community this season, there are actions that you can take to strengthen your natural immunity and increase your chances of preventing illness. 1.) Eat a Nutrient-Dense, Real Food...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Hypertension as an Autoimmune Disease ✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects 1 in every 3 adults in the United States. Although hypertension typically has no signs or symptoms, it can lead to serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure. There are many different conditions that can contribute to the development...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Leading Ways to Heal a Leaky Gut: Part 2 ✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Leaky gut is the phenomenon by which the lining of the intestine becomes damaged, leading to increased intestinal permeability. In some cases, leaky gut can be the root cause or contributing factor to systemic inflammation and chronic disease. In Part 1 of this series, we explored various means of healing a leaky gut, and you can also...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Leading Ways to Heal a Leaky Gut: Part 1 ✍🏼
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Leaky gut is the phenomenon by which the lining of the intestine becomes damaged, leading to increased intestinal permeability. The intestinal barrier can become damaged from a variety of factors, including a variety of dietary and lifestyle factors, as well as environmental exposures. You can read more about the causes of leaky gut here. If you...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Leaky Gut: What Is It and What Causes It?
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN Leaky gut is the phenomenon by which the lining of the intestine becomes damaged, leading to increased intestinal permeability. The intestinal lining is one of the immune system’s major lines of defense against infections, toxins, and other threats that are introduced into the body through food and drink. Normally, the intestinal epithelial cells sit together closely and...
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The Paleo Nurse ✚ Presents: Top Ways to Recover After Gluten Exposure: Part 2
by Katy Haldiman, MS, RN If you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, accidental exposure to gluten can be quite unpleasant and may result in a variety of symptoms that may range from muscle aches to gastrointestinal upset to exacerbation of existing disease processes. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take that can help you to recover more quickly...