We’re so excited to feature Fresh Food Bites, a blog dedicated to improving gut health through diet, created by dietitian and nutritional coach Laura Marzen! Tell us a bit about Fresh Food Bites. Why did you start this business? How has it evolved? What is it today? Fresh Food Bites started as a food blog, as a creative outlet for …
Our Health Community – Agri-Cultured
In this edition of Our Health Community, we hear from Sarah Underberg, Founder and Owner of Agri-Cultured Foods. Their products — including fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha — are not only made in Central Iowa, but they’re delicious and wonderful for promoting gut health. Learn more about this local business and why they love fermented foods. — Tell us a bit about …
Build your microbiome: Recap from Dr. Wahls’ lecture
Thank you to the more than 400 people who attended Dr. Terry Wahls’ lecture about the microbiome on June 10. Thanks also to our collaborators for the event, Des Moines University, Des Moines Public Library, and The Harkin Institute for helping bring this event to life. Dr. Wahls’ topic was “The Microbiome-Brain-Immune Axis” and she offered several key takeaways. Below, …