Diet
Vitamin D, D2, and D3: What’s the Difference?
Ever justified spending an hour in the sun as a necessary way to “get some vitamin D”? (Been there, done that!) Turns out, that’s not a myth; sunshine is a great source of this nutrient. When exposed to sunlight, you skin actually does make vitamin D — well, at least one type. “Vitamin D” actually…
Read More7 Tips for a Happier and Healthier Holiday Break
‘Tis the season to be merry. But for many of us, it can also be the season to feel stressed, and even sad. If you’re feeling down this holiday season, you’re not alone. According to a Healthline survey, 61 percent of millennials feel some stress during the holidays. But let’s be real: No one’s holiday…
Read MoreHow Your Diet Affects Your Menstrual Cycle
When you think about the relationship between your diet and your menstrual cycle, you might think about craving chocolate, carbs and all the sugar around the time your period arrives. But what you might not know is that the foods you eat can actually have an impact on your menstrual cycle. Yes, it’s true that…
Read More‘Hold Off on Soil Based Probiotics,’ says Gastroenterologist
Our team at BINTO sat down with Will Bulsiewicz, MD, (Dr. B, the Gut Health MD) to discuss the safety and efficacy of soil based probiotics. BINTO: How are soil based probiotics different from regular probiotics? Dr. B: The concept of a probiotic has a strict definition. It is a living organism- not necessarily…
Read MoreThe Medicine Cabinet Series: Laura from Nashville, TN
The medicine cabinet takes on a whole new personality in all of our homes. For some, it’s exactly as its advertised, suspended above the bathroom sink. For others, a pile of makeup palates on your nightstand, or bottles of supplements in your kitchen cabinet, maybe even tinted moisturizers that have found a home in the…
Read MoreThe Yogurt Controversy: Are the Health Benefits Real?
This is an entire blog dedicated to America’s trendiest dairy product. You’re welcome Yogurt: flavorful, portable, and all the rage in the health food world. Kind of. Lately, yogurt’s credibility is being debated by nutritionists and health experts alike. Some people want to crown it as an over-hyped food while others are saying it’s…
Read MoreIs Your Body Actually Absorbing Vitamins?
Sorting through the “junk-mail” equivalents of the wellness world. You decide it’s time to up your wellness game, so you finally invest in vitamins and supplements. Your routine is set, you’ve been taking the ones shaped like little fruits, but you don’t really feel any different. This is disappointing because those bottles are actually pretty…
Read MoreAntioxidants: Why You Need Them
Antioxidants! Free radicals! We hear about these everywhere, but I think I can speak on behalf of most of the population when saying I wouldn’t have any idea of how to actually define them. Usually we think on this level: antioxidants= good, free radicals= danger zone. Luckily, we’re going to break this all down.…
Read MoreWhat Your Poop is Telling You
Time to get the scoop on your poop. Is discussing bowel movements considered NSFW? Not here at BINTO! Your stool color and texture is a huge signifier of your digestive health. BINTO is all about having a healthy gut- hence why we only allow health professionals and scientists to develop our products- including our probiotic…
Read MoreChronic Upset Stomach? You Might Have SIBO or Leaky Gut Syndrome
Nothing puts a damper on your day like a sick stomach. For some people, this is an everyday reality. If you find yourself constantly feeling uncomfortable, you may want to look to your microbiome for some answers. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth SIBO is just as the name states- an excessive amount of bacteria in…
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