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What’s the Big Deal About Collagen?

September 20, 2017 by Carolyn Coffin

What's the big deal about collagen?

You may have seen the word collagen popping up lately in health and nutrition articles, but what the heck is it exactly?

Collagen is a special type of protein in the body that is particularly important in having healthy joints, skin, hair, nails, and digestion. According to natural medicine guru Dr. Josh Axe, “it’s the ‘glue’ that helps hold the body together.”

Our natural production of collagen slows down as we age — even faster if we eat a high sugar diet or smoke cigarettes. [Read more…]

Filed Under: What You Won't Learn About Nutrition Tagged With: bone broth, bulletproof, collagen, gelatin, supplements

Are supplements necessary if you eat real food?

October 1, 2015 by Carolyn Coffin

If only I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked the question, Do I really need to take any supplements if I’m eating real food?

It’s a great question, and one I’ve wondered many times myself, which is why I wanted to pick the brain of an expert.

Dr. Michelle Durkin is a naturopathic doctor and owner of the Quinte Naturopathic Centre in Belleville. She also happens to be the resident expert for the Eat Real Food Academy. I know, handy right? [Read more…]

Filed Under: What You Won't Learn About Nutrition Tagged With: omega 3, probiotic, supplements, vitamin d

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