by Annie Rubin | Mar 9, 2022 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Guest author: Jennifer Fong, graduate student at San Jose State University Our gut microbiome is made of billions of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Most of the bacteria in our gut live in our large intestine. The bacteria there have many roles: They...
by Annie Rubin | Feb 23, 2022 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
The autoimmune protocol ( AIP) is an elimination diet designed to reduce inflammation and autoimmune symptoms. It cuts out many common foods and ingredients used in the standard American diet. When most of my clients start on this journey they feel very overwhelmed...
by Annie Rubin | Feb 9, 2022 | All, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
The standard American diet is filled to the brim with inflammatory foods. It’s no wonder the health of Americans is trending in a downward spiral. What you eat can really impact your health. There are many common foods or ingredients we eat on a daily basis that...
by Annie Rubin | Jan 26, 2022 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Chronic inflammation is the underlying cause of many chronic diseases and conditions. It has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. What you eat can greatly impact inflammation in your body. Today I’m breaking down the...
by Annie Rubin | Dec 8, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Although the holidays can be a wonderful time to see family and friends, this time of year can trigger a lot of stress. Whether it’s spending too much time with houseguests or sharing meals with people who have different and possibly strong opinions. Being...
by Annie Rubin | Nov 10, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease, Intuitive Eating
Today I’m taking a little bit of a detour to talk about intuitive eating. Intuitive eating teaches us to really throw food restrictions out the window and give yourself permission to eat everything. But what happens if you have food allergies, sensitivities or...