Happy Apple Nutrition

Holistic Nutrition: know your body, feel your best

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  • High protein oatmeal breakfast:

    1 packet purely elizabeth maple cinnamon roll protein instant oatmeal + 1 scoop Collagen + 2 scoops PB powder = 27 g protein and 5 g fiber. Collagen is a…


  • Rosemary Gladstar

    I had the honor of meeting “the godmother of modern herbalism” Rosemary Gladstar last weekend in Enfield, NH. She has wonderful energy and we learned all about herbalism for winter…


  • Magnesium

    My favorite ways to get magnesium topically (bypass the gut to minimize gut symptoms) are lotions and epsom salt baths/foot baths. Everything we put on our skin gets absorbed into…


  • Diabetes / blood sugar management things I like

    Meters & test strips for monitoring blood sugar: Freestyle lite / Freestyle Freedom lite meter Test strips for Freestyle Lite Contour Next meter (FREE. this link seems to no longer…


  • Further Reading

    Oftentimes when I am counseling or teaching people ask me “where can I learn more?” Here are some of my favorite books on topics I discuss everyday: Gut Health &…


  • HTMA testing

    What is hair mineral testing? Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a reliable, non-invasive screening tool that uses hair as a tissue sample to assess the body’s mineral status and…


  • Best electrolye drinks (ready made)

    My preference for hydration and electolyte replenishment everytime is a homemade “mineral mocktail” with fresh ingredients coconut water, lime, fresh squeezed juices, etc. But not everyone has time! Here are…


  • Does butyrate play a role in autoimmune diabetes?

    Short answer: Yes! Boosting butyrate through diet, microbiome health, and potentially supplements can help improve immune regulation; protect the gut barrier; reduce the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells. Longer…


  • Butyrate, an important short chain fatty acid

    Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are substances that play crucial roles in gut, immune, and brain health. Examples like acetate, propionate and especially butyrate are produced in the colon when specific…


  • How the Nervous System Relates to Nutrition — and How Pets Can Be a Great Support

    The nervous system is the body’s command center. It regulates everything from heartbeat and breathing to thoughts and emotions. For such a complex and vital system to function properly, it…


About

Syrah McGivern

Registered Dietitian, Liscensed Dietitian Nutritionist