Savor The Season: Refreshing Summer Cooling Foods

Summer is the season of abundance and it’s a perfect time to check out your local farmer’s markets which are filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. This time of year is perfect to make fresh and simple meals that will help you stay cool and hydrated. If you ever wanted to hop on the trend of […]

Butyrate For Gut Health

by Miragrains, grocery, health, nutrients, nuts, oats, prebioticsbutyrate

In the quest for optimal health, the role of the gut microbiome has emerged as a cornerstone of well-being. One of the key players in maintaining a healthy gut is butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced by the fermentation of dietary fibers by beneficial bacteria in the colon. Butyrate has garnered attention for its […]

Why You Should Use EVOO For Gut Health

by MiraUncategorizedevoo, gut, gut health

Good quality olive oil is not only a tasty way to cook food and add flavor, it has some pretty significant health benefits as well. Especially for gut health. But not just any olive oil will do. Sadly, most of what is available at the grocery store in see-through plastic containers is not a good […]

Sheet Pan Breakfast

by Mirabreakfast, pancakebreakfast, sheet pan

There’s something wonderful about having a houseful of people. All the conversation and laughter seem to make the house feel lighter and brighter. Along with a house full of people comes the delight of feeding them. I confess one meal that sometimes poses a challenge when cooking for a crowd is breakfast. Especially if I want […]

The Health Benefits Of Liquid Whey

by Miraproteinwhey

If you’ve ever poured out the liquid that seems to always appear after you’ve spooned yogurt out of the container I’m here to tell you don’t do that. If you’ve ever made your own homemade Greek style yogurt and not known what to do with all that strained liquid, I’ve got your 4-1-1. Today we’re talking about […]

Top 25 Sneaky Sources Of Gluten

by Miraallergiesgluten

If you’re avoiding gluten in your diet you need to know these hidden sources that could potentially contain gluten.Avoiding glutenMore people are avoiding gluten in their diet, you may be one of them.Not everyone has celiac disease, but an increasing number of people are discovering they simply feel better when they remove gluten. Common symptoms […]

7 Nutritional Benefits Of Asparagus

by Miravegetablesasparagus

You read a lot about various different super foods and how healthy they are for you. Many of these superfoods tend to come from other countries. But you don’t need to go far to find delicious superfoods, many of them are available right here at home.One of my favorites is asparagus. Although it’s native to […]

Yellow Foods: The Gut Health Powerhouses You Need To Know About

by Mirafruit, vegetablesgut, yellow foods

Your gut is the key to health. In my years of working with clients I have learned that focusing on gut health often has a significant impact on the rest of the body. And when it comes to what you eat there are number of powerhouse foods that are a great addition to the diet. […]

Xanthan Gum: The Common Food Additive You Need To Know About

by Miraadditivesadditive, xanthan gum

If you have been doing a good job of reading food labels, you know there are many ingredients listed. Xanthan gum is one of these common ingredients found in processed foods. It has been around since the early 1960’s, discovered by a research team of the United States Department of Agriculture.What is Xanthan Gum? It is a […]

What Is Maltodextrin?

by Miraadditives, ingredientsmaltodextrin, read the label

Our modern processed foods can contain many ingredients that you may not know much about such as maltodextrin.Uses for maltodextrinIt is a highly processed, plant-based substance that is usually made from corn but also can be made from rice, potato, wheat, or tapioca. To produce maltodextrin these starches are cooked at very high temperatures and […]