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6 health benefits of pickles

The Checkup by Singlecare

When you’re looking for gut-friendly pickled foods, you have to stay in the refrigerator section of the grocery store and look for the word ‘raw’ or ‘fermented’ on the label,” says Megan Hansen, RDN , a registered dietitian and nutritionist, founder of Metabolism Makeover.

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7 health benefits of cinnamon

The Checkup by Singlecare

You may be overwhelmed by the number of options for buying cinnamon at grocery stores, as there are four main types of cinnamon , which are available in several forms: Indonesian cinnamon: This is the most common and least expensive variety of cinnamon powder available. What type of cinnamon is best for health benefits?

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Not only is making your fermented food simpler than you might think, it’s also delicious and will save you money at the grocery store! Fermented cabbage : Check your organic grocery store and make sure you get the kind that is refrigerated, as the probiotic bacteria only survive for a couple of weeks at room temperature.

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Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.