Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that primarily affect your digestive tract. It is estimated that ~10-15% of the US adult population suffers from IBS at some point in their life (1), with symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas, diarrhea, constipation, mucus in poop, nausea, early satiety (feeling full quickly), and loss of hunger cues.
During the spring months, we are flooded with an array of greens peeking into our world again. Leaves pop out on the trees, grass begins to grow, plants come back to life. It is almost as if mother nature is giving us a hint about what our bodies need! We need a flood of antioxidant-rich nutrients after the long and dark winter. What is a good source of these nutrients? You guessed it - leafy green vegetables.
February is heart health month across the country. It’s the perfect time of year to double down on your New Year’s resolutions and make heart health a priority for you and your family for the rest of the year.
It's time to put 2020 behind us and dive into 20201! I know, I know... we can't let all of 2020 disappear quite yet - but we can lay the foundation for a better 2021 when it comes to our health. Let’s dig into weight loss first. And let’s leave it to the pros.
Between traveling, holiday festivities, and the cold Connecticut winters, staying active isn’t easy this time of year. If you want to manage your weight and maintain your health, you’ll need to get out there and get moving. Luckily, the nutrition and wellness experts at Nu, LLC have useful insights to help you stay motivated and active during the winter months.
We are proud to introduce Nu, LLC – a nutrition counseling and education practice focused on helping you optimize your diet and reach your health goals. While what you eat can have a significant impact on your overall health and wellbeing, most people remain unsure about which foods to eat, feel guilty about eating the “wrong foods,” or simply believe that they don’t have the time to prepare something nourishing. At Nu, we show you that you can enjoy your favorite foods and prepare nourishing meals for yourself and your family without a ton of work or an ounce of guilt!