What’s in a Bite of Barley Grass?
WholisticMatters invites you to see what amazing nutrients are contained in a bite of barley grass, an edible grass characterized...
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WholisticMatters invites you to see what amazing nutrients are contained in a bite of alfalfa, a perennial flowering legume widely...
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Organic and Sustainable Farming
Organic and sustainable farming involves methods and techniques that promote the preservation of soil quality, support environmental health, and...
Article • December 31, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Chlorophyll: A Lean, Green, Health-Promoting Machine
Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring pigment found in plants. In humans, it provides many health benefits including trapping potential carcinogens,...
Article • December 10, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Best Wishes, Warmest “Regourds”
Cucumbers, summer and winter squashes, and melons are all gourds - and from the family Cucurbitaceae – among nearly one thousand other species....
Article • December 3, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Color of Food: Crops and Phytoactives
From beetroot to Brussels sprouts, this downloadable poster provides an overview of the crops featured in the WholisticMatters Color of...
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Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators and Omega-3s
Specialized pro-resolving mediators are derived from omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), and are vital for...
Article • August 5, 2019 • 3 min readBookmark
More Plants, Less Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis from Harvard
A systematic review, from Harvard, developed a clear association between plant-based dietary patters and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Article • August 5, 2019 • 2 min readBookmark
Essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6 are key components of a healthy diet. This series of infographics serves...
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The Brilliant Benefits of Plant-based Magnesium
Of the many forms of magnesium to choose from, natural, plant-based magnesium supplements are a superior choice. Learn more.
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Managing Stress with Whole Food Magnesium
We are stressed. About money, work, family, the news. Hopefully you have helpful stress management techniques like meditation and exercise,...
Video • June 24, 2019 • 2:10 min watchBookmark
Combining Two Super Crops: Buckwheat and Swiss Chard
The combination of two super crops, buckwheat and Swiss chard, yields a colorful variety of amino acids, macronutrients, and phytonutrients, with...
Article • June 24, 2019 • 1 min readBookmark
Kale: Nutrient and Phytonutrient Profile
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. viridis L) is a cruciferous vegetable associated with production of detoxification enzymes, antioxidant properties,...
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Brussels Sprouts: Nutrient and Phytonutrient Profile
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are a cruciferous vegetable associated with production of detoxification enzymes, antioxidant...
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Brain Health, the Omega-3 Index, and the Western Diet
BrainSpan Founder and CEO Dan Johnston, MD, MPH, discusses the history of human civilization in the context of human health...
Video • June 10, 2019 • 33:54 min watchBookmark
Organic and Sustainable Farming
Organic and sustainable farming involves methods and techniques that promote the preservation of soil quality, support environmental health, and...
Article • December 31, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Chlorophyll: A Lean, Green, Health-Promoting Machine
Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring pigment found in plants. In humans, it provides many health benefits including trapping potential carcinogens,...
Article • December 10, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Best Wishes, Warmest “Regourds”
Cucumbers, summer and winter squashes, and melons are all gourds - and from the family Cucurbitaceae – among nearly one thousand other species....
Article • December 3, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Color of Food: Health Benefits of Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients come from plants and possess many health-promoting properties including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Consuming a wide...
Article • November 12, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
DHA: A Fatty Acid for Brain Health
DHA is an essential fatty acid that is crucial for brain structure and function. Ensuring adequate intake throughout the entire life span can help...
Article • October 1, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body, especially the brain. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are required at every stage of life to...
Article • September 24, 2022 • 4 min readBookmark
Defining Glucose Management Terms
As a building block of carbohydrates, glucose is a significant component of understanding health conditions related to insulin sensitivity....
Article • August 27, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
Postprandial Glucose Management
Human bodies are designed to manage blood glucose levels within a narrow range. When this management system goes awry, it can lead to an array of...
Article • August 20, 2022 • 2 min readBookmark
Zinc is an essential mineral required for the activation of over 300 enzymes, immune system function, and balancing of oxidative stress. Ensuring...
Article • April 16, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
The Role of Trace Minerals in the Body
Trace minerals are critical to the health of the body and help maintain enzymatic and metabolic processes. Consuming a balanced, plant-based diet can...
Article • April 9, 2022 • 3 min readBookmark
What’s in a Bite of Barley Grass?
WholisticMatters invites you to see what amazing nutrients are contained in a bite of barley grass, an edible grass characterized...
Video • February 18, 2023 • 00:35 min watchBookmark
WholisticMatters invites you to see what amazing nutrients are contained in a bite of alfalfa, a perennial flowering legume widely...
Video • January 29, 2023 • 00:32 min watchBookmark
Phytonutrients and the Color of Food
In this addition to our Lecture Series, Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, talks about phytonutrients and what we can learn about...
Video • July 31, 2022 • 11:26 min watchBookmark
Magnesium: Essential to Human Health
Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, explains how magnesium is essential for you in so many areas of your life – energy,...
Video • February 26, 2022 • 11:07 min watchBookmark
Stress Management with Magnesium & Ashwagandha
Stress is a normal, constant part of most people’s lives, and supporting the body with the right nutrition can help...
Video • January 2, 2021 • 1:26 min watchBookmark
Managing Stress with Whole Food Magnesium
We are stressed. About money, work, family, the news. Hopefully you have helpful stress management techniques like meditation and exercise,...
Video • June 24, 2019 • 2:10 min watchBookmark
Brain Health, the Omega-3 Index, and the Western Diet
BrainSpan Founder and CEO Dan Johnston, MD, MPH, discusses the history of human civilization in the context of human health...
Video • June 10, 2019 • 33:54 min watchBookmark
Managing Glucose Response With Bitter Nutrition
The small intestine is lined with bitter taste receptors identical to the ones on the tongue.
Video • March 13, 2019 • 1:34 min watchBookmark
Epigenetic Insights, Phytonutrients, and Improving Inflammatory Responses
Jennifer Stagg, ND, discusses the relationship between phytonutrients and epigenetics, oxidative stress, and the inflammatory response.
Video • February 6, 2019 • 34:15 min watchBookmark
Subclinical Magnesium Deficiency: Brain Health and Beyond
Bassem El-Khodor, PhD, discusses magnesium, "the forgotten nutrient," and why it's so important.
Video • February 5, 2019 • 48:42 min watchBookmark
The Relationship Between Phytonutrients and the Color of Foods
In the fourth episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is phytonutrients and...
Podcast • February 3, 2021 • 1:00:50 minBookmark
A Brief History of Plants and How to Improve Plant Genetics (Without GMOs)
In the second episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is plant genetics...
Podcast • January 20, 2021 • 40:26 minBookmark
Defining the Advantage of the Whole Food Matrix
In the first episode of the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is the whole food matrix....
Podcast • January 13, 2021 • 44:37 minBookmark
Whole Foods Impact on Epigenetics Part 3: Mediterranean Diet, Glucose Control, and Epigenetics
John Troup, PhD, and Jennifer Stagg, ND, discuss the role of phytonutrients and epigenetics, focusing on the Mediterranean diet and glucose control.
Podcast • December 13, 2017 • 6:44 minBookmark
Whole Foods Impact on Epigenetics Part 2: Stress and Cortisol Effects on Gene Expression
John Troup, PhD, and Jennifer Stagg, ND, discuss phytonutrients and epigenetics, mainly how stress and cortisol affect gene expression.
Podcast • December 6, 2017 • 8:09 minBookmark
Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full Spectrum Hemp Oils
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Endocannabinoid System and Its Regulation by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Full...
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Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization of Radish
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization of Radish” details the composition...
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Elevation of Brain Magnesium with Swiss Chard and Buckwheat Extracts
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Elevation of brain magnesium with Swiss chard and buckwheat extracts in...
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High Intake of Oats Associated with Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and All-cause Mortality
As part of the research spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Oat Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and...
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As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Omega-3 Dosing in Pets” highlights the need for including omega-3 fatty...
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Understanding the numbers around fatty acids is key to achieving intake in the target range and experiencing maximal health benefits....
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Unsaturated fatty acids can be polyunsaturated (PUFAs) or monounsaturated (MUFAs), indicating the number of double bonds present. These double...
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Two Forms of EPA & DHA Delivery
Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of the diet, but not every fatty acid is created equally. They can...
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Phytochemical Characterization of Turnip Greens
“Phytochemical Characterization of Turnip Greens (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa): A Systematic Review” profiles the diverse phytochemical profile of...
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Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Composition of Swiss Chard
As part of the Research Spotlight series on WholisticMatters, “Bioactive Compounds & Nutritional Composition of Swiss Chard” profiles the...
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