Eat Well and Beyond

06/07/2026

Individual nutrition. Functional nutrition

06/07/2026

Aging is normal. Wrinkles are normal. But itching, dryness, etc are not! Let's gooo. What's actually best for skin?

05/31/2026

I love seafood. It's a very lean protein and easier to digest than other "meats". Season, don't cake it with flour and fry it. A simple sautee or grill is delicious. Obviously avoid if you have an allergy!!!

05/30/2026

Dog owners, I just think this is awesome. Sharing!

Canine massage for dog owners is a course taught by Michelle Monk at the Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy. No prerequisites. DIY course for dog owners.

05/29/2026

Secure your spot with IMMH 2026 Early Access. Join us for world-class speakers and topics in mental health care.

05/29/2026

I fully understand the frustration veterans have with continual care. I joined Optum VA 4 years ago and have a back log of thousands of $$ of unpaid services given to my Veterans that I've sucked up, but through continuous pressure, us practitioners might actually get paid now. Gotta give a high fives to someone in the administration. Veterans have suffered more than most know and will ever realize. 💪 Let all the investigations begin! Wooo

Thank you physicians health network

05/28/2026

Let's have some fun with Q&A of the day!
Do you know the difference between micro nutrient dense vs macro nutrient dense?
What is a nutrient?
Why do we need them?
What is a common micro nutrient deficiency?
What is a common macro nutrient deficiency?
Why do some people get deficiencies?

05/27/2026

Registered dietitians and clinical nutritionists are useful professionals. Use your insurance benefits. We are many times trained in all the beautiful functional nutrition sciences you're likely getting confused about due to algorithms. I'm 25 years strong in this field and love functional medicine modalities. I'm just that person that doesn't take advantage of you. 😘

05/27/2026

Sometimes all you have time for is left over chicken salad, greens, white beans, and avocado with balsamic. Quick lunchy munchy.
Remember if your microbiome can't handle certain fiber, you need a better plan than just meat amd rice. You can broaden your nutrient experience with individualized direction and ONGOING support.

05/24/2026

Blueberry lovers often assume fresh berries are automatically superior to frozen ones, but food science paints a more interesting picture.

Frozen blueberries can actually preserve nutrients remarkably well because they are typically frozen shortly after harvest, often near peak ripeness. That rapid freezing slows the natural breakdown that fresh produce experiences during shipping, storage, and supermarket display.

One especially interesting detail involves Anthocyanin — the dark blue-purple pigments responsible for much of a blueberry’s antioxidant activity.

When blueberries freeze, ice crystals form inside the fruit and rupture some of the plant cells. While that damages texture slightly, it can also make anthocyanins easier to release during thawing, blending, digestion, or cooking.

That means frozen berries may sometimes provide highly accessible antioxidant compounds despite losing the firm texture associated with fresh fruit.

Fresh blueberries still have advantages:

firmer texture

less moisture loss

better for certain recipes

enjoyable eaten raw

But frozen berries are not nutritionally “inferior backups.”

In many cases they are:

harvested ripe

preserved quickly

available year-round

less expensive

longer lasting

highly nutritious

For smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, baking, or sauces, frozen blueberries can be an extremely practical and nutrient-rich option.

So while freezing changes the fruit physically, it does not automatically reduce its nutritional value — and in some cases, it may even help release beneficial compounds more efficiently.