Swiss Chard: the “new” spinach

Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT Swiss Chard has been a very popular part of Mediterranean diets for centuries, but in this part of the world, we’re just getting familiar with it. While Swiss Chard is not native to Switzerland, it is named after a Swiss botanist. It is a beautiful, leafy green vegetable that is great as a stand-alone dish

Easy Steps Towards Well-Being for Those Living with Mental Health Concerns

Navigating through the complexities of life is hard enough, and when you’re grappling with a mental disorder, it can become even more challenging. However, achieving holistic health—both physically and mentally—is attainable with the right approach. This guide aims to offer you eight easily implementable steps for a more balanced lifestyle. In this article, we’ll delve into these essential practices to

The Value of a Comprehensive Assessment

A functional approach to understanding your health story. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC When patients meet with me for the first time, they’re often surprised at the depth of the preliminary paperwork they complete prior to coming in. Some find detailed forms unpleasant. It takes a fair amount of time to answer the questions

Jocelyn’s LEAP Story: Heartburn and Painful Digestion

Life Before LEAP… My name is Jocelyn. Since my early twenties, I have struggled with digestion. I have no idea what happened at that time in my life to cause such painful digestion. Unfortunately, as time went on and after having two children, the issues became intolerable. I felt like I never had a day without gut pain. Some days

Confused About Superfoods?

Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC Who isn’t? With all kinds of different information, it’s hard to make sense of what is accurate.

Should I Eat an Alkaline Diet?

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I’m wondering because I’ve heard being in an acidic state can be harmful to my health. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC There is a lot of confusion around the concept of being in a state known as acidosis. Much of the confusion stems from proponents of the Alkaline Diet promoting claims that the diet

SIBO Series

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Adapted from Pointe Institute, The Standard, Volume 17, Number 1, 2021 by Thomas G. Guilliams, PH.D. and Lindsey E. Drake, M.S. Gut health isn’t just about the gut! The functional medical community has discussed the connection of microbiome gut health to systemic health challenges for quite some time. The presence or absence of certain microbes (bacteria), or the overpopulations of

Buy Your Supplements from a Trusted Source

by Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC Supplement sales have gone nuts! If you’ve been looking for immune boosting supplements like everyone else, you’ll find many of them on backorder. So what can you do? Most people turn to Amazon, eBay, or other sales sites where there is usually an abundance of inventory and at much

Understanding Adverse Food Reactions

Many recognize that they have negative responses to foods but have difficulty understanding why they have the reactions or identifying the specific foods that cause the reactions.  In an attempt to find answers, people will seek out various tests to confirm or disconfirm their suspicions so that they can create a plan to start feeling better.  Before spending a lot

Can Intermittent Fasting Help You?

Intermittent Fasting

Fasting, the exercise of going prolonged periods of time without food, has been practiced in many cultures for centuries as a way to restore clear thinking and optimal body function, as well as connect with one’s spirituality. Lately, it’s been touted as the newest and best method for weight loss. The longest fast on record is 382 days long, and