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2 Delicious Watermelon Rind Recipes: Pickled & Fermented
Don't toss your watermelon rind. Learn why it's one of the most nutritious parts of the fruit and discover two simple recipes for making pickled or fermented watermelon rind at home.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jul 302 min read


Sea Bass Health Benefits: Why You Should Eat It More Often
Sea bass isn't just delicious, it's packed with omega-3s, lean protein, and essential nutrients that support heart, brain, and gut health.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jul 302 min read


Jicama Benefits for Gut Health and Healthy Blood Sugar
Learn the health benefits of jicama, a fiber-rich root vegetable that supports gut health, digestion, and healthy blood sugar. Easy recipes included.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jul 132 min read


How to Cook Okra Without the Slime (Easy Garlic Stir-Fry)
If you love mashed potatoes but want a lower-carb option with less blood sugar impact, this recipe is one of my favorites.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jun 293 min read


How Medications Affect Gut Health & the Microbiome
Discover how common medications may alter your gut microbiome, impact digestion, immunity, metabolism, and influence overall health.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jun 183 min read


How to Cook Fiddleheads: A Delicious, Spring Stir-Fry
Wondering what to do with fresh fiddlehead ferns? This simple, step-by-step spicy stir-fry recipe turns this unique spring veggie into the perfect healthy dinner side dish.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jun 43 min read


The Best Potato Substitute for Gut Health? Why Celeriac Is the Ultimate Low-Carb Comfort Food
If you love mashed potatoes but want a lower-carb option with less blood sugar impact, this recipe is one of my favorites.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
May 283 min read


The Science-Backed Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
Next time you are at your local market or grocery store, keep an eye out for this delicious fruit. Your body will thank you for it!
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
May 272 min read


Malanga Coco Benefits + Creamy Garlic Mash Recipe
Learn how to cook Malanga Coco with this easy garlic mashed recipe. Discover the gut-health benefits of this fiber-rich, low-glycemic root vegetable.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
May 72 min read


Pumpkin Chia Pudding (High-Protein Overnight Recipe)
Overnight chia pudding. High-protein, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for healthy breakfasts.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Apr 232 min read


How to Make Homemade Kombucha: Probiotic-Rich Ferment for Gut Health
Kombucha has become a staple for many health-conscious individuals, and for good reason! This probiotic-rich ferment for gut health is packed with beneficial bacteria that support digestion and overall wellness.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Apr 203 min read


Homemade Sauerkraut From Scratch
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of fermenting your own food at home, sauerkraut is the perfect place to start.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Apr 63 min read


What Level of PFAS is Actually Safe?
What level of PFAS is actually safe? Learn about PFAS health risks, EPA standards, exposure sources, and why clean water matters for long-term wellness.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Why You Must Check Your Cortisol Levels
Cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Are Plastics Damaging Your Heart?
These chemicals don't just stay in the products you are using, they are actually getting into your body and impacting your health and wellness.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jul 3, 20252 min read


93% of Americans Are Metabolically Unhealthy...and It’s Getting Worse
Fewer than 1 in 14 adults meet optimal levels for five essential markers. We’re not just dealing with a crisis we’re living in one.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Jun 4, 20252 min read


How Stress is Harming Your Gut Microbiome
Stress is quietly tearing apart your gut from the inside-out. The gut-brain connection, reveals how stress and emotional health profoundly affect your digestion, immunity, and even chronic disease risk.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
May 15, 20253 min read


Metformin and the Microbiome
Growing evidence suggests that metformin exerts part of its therapeutic effect by changing the gut microbiome.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
May 1, 20252 min read


Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)? Here's What You Should Know
It may be time to take a closer look at how proton pump inhibitor drugs are impacting overall health.
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Apr 16, 20252 min read


The Gut Microbiome-Heart Connection
Emerging research shows that your gut microbiome does more than aid digestion, it also plays a large role in heart health!
Dr. Judy Magalhaes
Feb 24, 20252 min read
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