Top nutrients (and foods!) for a healthy immune system

We’re all getting an education on viruses these days, and I’ve seen a lot of PSA’s about washing hands, not touching your face, and generally secluding yourself from other humans, but in addition to those important tips, let’s talk about how to fight back and support your immunity with nutrition! The fact is, people with a strong immune system are much better equipped to weather any infection.

If your immune system isn’t functioning optimally, you’re more susceptible not only to viruses, but all kinds of disease. While there are many things that factor…

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Vitamin D “The Sunshine Vitamin”: Are You Getting Enough of This Important Nutrient?

I don’t need an excuse to get out and absorb the sun. I live for it. Summer is my favorite season and heat is my friend. I cherish my time outside walking my dog, going for a run, sitting outside to do work or eat lunch, or just turning my face to the sun and doing nothing at all! I’m outside as much as possible in the summer, and in the winter as much as I can stand 🙂

So, it came as a surprise to me when I had blood work done recently, that my Vitamin D levels were…

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