Muna Abu Awad

March 8, 2023

5 Not-So-Basic Greens to Eat

When it comes to leafy greens, most of us rely on the basics like romaine, leaf lettuce and spinach week after week – and while all […]
February 20, 2023

Leaky Gut

Harvard Health calls it a “medical mystery” and “mysterious ailment.” It’s been linked to everything from gut troubles, autoimmune diseases, and even mental health concerns. I’m […]
October 12, 2022

Low Carb Diets: Truth or Trend

Carb is short for carbohydrate. Carbs are one of the three main macronutrients in the diet. Macro, as in large, means they’re large components of your […]
December 9, 2020

Eat your way to better moods and less stress (really!)

New research shows us how much our bodies and minds truly are interconnected. If you (or someone you know) suffer from digestive issues such as Crohn’s, […]
June 29, 2020

The Latest Scoop on Intermittent Fasting

There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegetarian, vegan, […]
June 2, 2020

Improve Your Mood with Food

Let’s unpack some of the exciting (and preliminary) new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. I am going to share more about […]
May 16, 2020

Is It Possible To Eat Too Much Fermented Foods?

In many cultures around the world fermented foods and drinks are nothing new. The Japanese regularly eat miso, pickled vegetables and natto (fermented soybeans). Kimchi and cheonggukjang (fermented […]
May 5, 2020

The Low FODMAP Diet & Gut Microbiome

I often hear the question of how to nourish the gut microbiome while on a low FODMAP diet, since several foods which are important for maintaining a healthy microbiome […]
April 7, 2020

Mushrooms for immunity

Medicinal mushrooms are edible macroscopic fungi that are used for their beneficial health properties. Fungi, which include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, live on the dead matter […]