by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
Prebiotics: Nourishing Your Gut What are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers found in certain foods that serve as fuel for the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in your gut. These fibers pass through the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract undigested...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
What is H Pylori? Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria infection found in the stomach. H. pylori causes more than 80% of duodenal ulcers and up to 50% of gastric ulcers. (1) About 50% of the world’s population is infected with H pylori. H pylori can be diagnosed through...
by Leona West Fox | Recipes
A lot of people look to January to do intensive juice cleanses and health detox programs or extended fasts. As a nutrition, health and wellness expert and practitioner I recommend most people wait to do these types of cleanses in the Spring, Summer and early Fall....
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
Collaboration with Catherine Grace, “Mastering Modern Midlife” Midlife and beyond can be a powerful and transformative time in a woman’s life. It can also be quite challenging as a woman transitions from perimenopause to menopause. My Ultimate Age...
by Leona West Fox | Recipes
Ingredients Kabocha Squash 1 whole Ghee 1/2 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 tbsp Salt to taste Honey or Brown Sugar pinch (optional) Cinnamon pinch (optional) Additional seasonings optional Instructions Preheat oven to 400 Chop one whole Kabocha squash into 4 big sections...
