by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 26, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Recently, I wrote about the benefits of probiotics and how to choose a probiotic supplement that’s right for you. But, did you know that eating fermented foods can be another way to get the “good” bacteria your body needs? Now, you may have already heard about eating...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 17, 2019 | Nutrition, Health & Wellness
If you struggle with digestive problems, I get it. In fact, part of what led me to study naturopathic medicine was my own health journey. And that journey included a lot of gastrointestinal cramping and discomfort before I figured out how to improve my digestion. As...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 16, 2019 | Recipes & DIY, Nutrition
As we’re in the midst of the holiday season, odds are that you’re either planning to host a holiday dinner for your friends and family or you’ll be attending a gathering with loved ones. Each year, my family hosts a Christmas party that requires days and days of...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 11, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition
Did you know that 46.1 percent of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D? [1] Today, the primary sources of dietary vitamin D are fortified processed foods and meat products. And according to health.gov dietary guidelines, Americans are consuming more protein-based...
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 10, 2019 | Nutrition, Recipes & DIY
Let’s face it, kids eat a lot. But they don’t have to eat junk! With two boys in the house, I know how challenging it can be sometimes to come up with fresh snack ideas. There are actually quite a few healthy snacks for kids that are both easy to prepare and tasty....
by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD | Dec 5, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition
If you suffer from digestive distress, you know how troublesome and embarrassing it can be. I know—because I’ve been there. There was a time when I used to suffer from extreme GI issues seemingly all the time. You see, I have low stomach acid, so no matter what I ate,...