Betr Living
Carcinogens in Store-Bought Cleaning Supplies Might Be Sabotaging Your Clean Routine
It seems everywhere we turn there is a new toxin or a product we need to avoid. We realize this can be overwhelming, so we want to help break it down so you can educate yourself and make Betr decisions for you! Let’s start by discussing a common term we hear today: carcinogens. What are […]
June 9, 2023
What Fifty Ingredients In One Sandwich Looks Like
Did you see Dr. Ferro’s recent Instagram reel that went viral? He shines a light on the dark side of fast food, revealing that many items come loaded with over 50 chemicals! His compelling video is prompting people to be more skeptical of these corporations, and choose whole, gut-healthy foods instead of these processed meals. […]
April 20, 2023
5 Things You Need to Know About Alcohol & Gut Health
Alcohol can be a double-edged sword. When used socially, it can support mental health and help us relax. But alcohol also has some troubling effects on our gut microbiome. Betr explores the good and bad of booze!
January 18, 2023
5 Feel Betr Tips for When You’re Sick
Whether it’s an important day at work or trying to eat healthy, getting sick almost always derails your plan- but it doesn’t have to! Betr offers five tips to stay on track when you're sick!
December 15, 2022
Betr Together
Loneliness does more than make you sad. Social isolation has serious, measurable effects on your physical health. How is Betr tackling the loneliness trend?
December 12, 2022
Four Holiday Party Hacks!
This the season for office parties, family gift exchanges, and dinner with friends. Betr is giving you these four “Holiday Hacks” to help you navigate holiday celebrations in a healthier way!
November 29, 2022
Rocking Chair or Rockin' Out? How Gut Health Can Support Healthy Aging
Our beneficial bacteria support health in every sphere throughout our entire lives. Betr explains how gut health can promote healthy aging for members in every walk and season of life!
November 29, 2022
Betr Skin & Body’s All-Star Ingredients
Betr’s focus on food as medicine means we’re often pointing out toxic, inflammatory, unnecessary ingredients in processed foods and drinks. But there’s another common hiding place of artificial additives and harmful substances that many of us never consider – our skincare!
November 25, 2022
Clearing the Air on Pollution & Obesity
Could air pollution contribute to the obesity epidemic? Betr breaks down cutting-edge research on the potential link between weight gain and air quality. Along the way we provide some tips for using food as medicine to heal your gut and counter the unhealthy effects of our toxic environment.
October 27, 2022
A PSA on PFAs: What You NEED to Know About the “Forever Chemicals” in Your Food (and your Blood!)
PFAs are a group of thousands of chemicals created from carbon and fluorine. They are used heavily in manufacturing everyday consumer goods and take a long time to break down. Excessive PFA exposure appears to have negative health consequences like reproductive, cardiac, respiratory, and autoimmune conditions. High levels of PFAs may contribute to cancer, fetal development issues, and poorer outcomes for COVID-19 patients.
October 7, 2022
Mindful Munching: What's “Intuitive Eating?”
Intuitive eating is about learning to eat in an enjoyable, healthy way that fuels your body and honors your hunger and fullness. Studies have found intuitive eating has numerous health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, physical activity, and psychological health. In addition to these benefits, it’s a much more sustainable path to health.
October 7, 2022
The “Skinny” on Gut Health and Weight Loss
A healthy gut can have numerous benefits. It can even contribute to preventing or slowing the development of serious illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Could a healthy gut also help you reach your weight loss goals?
October 7, 2022