At team mbg, we can always count on our vice president of scientific affairs, Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, to weigh in on our burning food and nutrition queries. What’s up with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans? What’s the deal with vitamin K2? What’s the best form of zinc to take? And, on a…
There’s no debating the importance of a healthy gut for overall well-being. Luckily, summer is a great time to get your gut microbiome in prime shape. With sunnier weather, longer days, and nutritious produce in season, there are a number of tools at your disposal to help get your gut on the right track. In…
Each week, join author and energy healer Natasha Levinger as she reads the communal energy to predict what’s in store for us in the days ahead. What a wonderful world it would be if we all gave ourselves permission to take care of ourselves. Some believe taking time to take care of yourself is selfish, but in…
Supporting your brain longevity may become even more top of mind (pun intended) with age. While most people associate aging with becoming less sharp, there are habits you can adopt to keep your brain in good shape over the years. And new research suggests a ‘game-like intervention’ called Synapsology may just be one of those…
Whether you’re dining at a favorite restaurant with friends or enjoying the unique flavors of a new establishment, eating out can be a deeply nourishing experience. One aspect of restaurant dining that can prove trickier, however, is knowing what exactly you’re consuming; after all, menus don’t often list each and every ingredient (cooking oils included)…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Let’s face it—there are many things we don’t want to do. How many people wish they didn’t have to prepare dinner, do the laundry, write Thank You cards, make their beds, or do their taxes? But it’s not just at home where we must deal with mundane tasks. At…
When you look at your professional life in terms of career milestones, it can be very exciting and rewarding. By honoring your successes along your professional journey, you build your confidence, pride, and courage and open your eyes to new opportunities. Career milestones happen every day. They may include completing a project, landing an interview,…
Networking for introverts may feel scary or intimidating. Introverts typically enjoy time being alone or with only one or two people rather than spending time with a large crowd. However, networking doesn’t have to mean being in a large crowd. Rather, it can mean building strong individual relationships with people who you can learn from and…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ What is creative journaling for mental health? Is it writing in a colorful diary with your favorite pen, doodling on your calendar, or recording your feelings and insights in a Google document? Journaling is a written report of your thoughts and feelings. There are many reasons why people journal.…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Leadership is a funny thing. Some people consider it an innate ability while others think it’s a talent you can develop with careful study and hard work. But the truth is—based on my experience—it’s a mixture of both. The reality is that not very many people are born leaders.…
