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Electrolyze My Cells

All humans require a balance of electrolytes for proper cell function. Your hydration, muscle and nerve function, and blood pH levels are all affected by proper cell function and extremely important for optimal energy maintenance. Sweating and diuretics deplete your body of electrolytes.  Loose too many, and muscle weakness, cramping and dehydration may occur.   To remain balanced, water molecules must maintain precise osmotic gradients or equilibrium between cells only possible with key electrolytes.   Key electrolytes include: Na (Sodium) K (Potassium) Mg (Magnesium) Ca (Calcium)... Read→

Healthy Gut

Your overall health is directly correlated to the health of your gut. It’s the barrier that separates your insides from the outside and filters what is potentially harmful to your body. Fuel your body with the right foods and your digestive system will use them to replenish your body and keep you functioning well; Fill your body with “toxins” and your body will work to fight off those “invaders”.   Toxins and invaders come in the form of preservatives, alcohol, sugar, salt, antibiotics. When the body has to continually fight off empty calories, it spends less... Read→

Understanding Alkalinity

Alkaline versus Acidic –  Is it important? The health of your blood and cellular fluids are measured by a pH scale, or a measure of their acidity. A balance is optimal to keep your body functioning appropriately. Too much acid, or a low score on the pH scale, can be associated with weight gain, fatigue, and digestive problems. Why? When your body is out of balance, usually more acidic based on the traditional American diet, it tries to neutralize the excess acid with alkaline minerals. Calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium are all examples of alkaline minerals. In order to get the body... Read→

Two Wheeled Inspiration

     Bicycles are hands-down one of the greatest inventions of the 19th century. Used as an alternative means of transportation, they do wonders for your cardiovascular system, save energy, get you where you need to go in a speedy fashion, and keep the traffic to a minimum.      ”When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his achievements. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions for man’s convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once, was a product of man’s brain that... Read→

Prevention is an Everyday Job

It’s all about prevention; continually making it a point to take care of you and your body in effort to stay resilient to the external factors in your environment. There are two ways to ward off illness: take precautions to prevent or begin treatment... Read→

You Are What You Absorb

We tend to overlook the fact, that the food we put in our mouth, is equally important to the “food” we apply to our skin. Soaps and shampoos are filled with heavy metals, stabilizers and other harsh chemicals that don’t exist naturally... Read→

Rainbow Indulgence

Indulge in a rainbow – of fruits and vegetables that is. Keeping track of the colors you choose for your meals is one of the easiest ways to get the most out of your diet.  Fruits and vegetables provide different combinations of vitamins and phytochemicals... Read→

Electrolyze My Cells

All humans require a balance of electrolytes for proper cell function. Your hydration, muscle and nerve function, and blood pH levels are all affected by proper cell function and extremely important for optimal energy maintenance. Sweating and diuretics deplete your body of electrolytes.  Loose too many, and muscle weakness, cramping and dehydration may occur.   To remain balanced, water molecules must maintain precise osmotic gradients or equilibrium between cells only possible with key... Read→

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Healthy Gut

Your overall health is directly correlated to the health of your gut. It’s the barrier that separates your insides from the outside and filters what is potentially harmful to your body. Fuel your body with the right foods and your digestive system will use them to replenish your body and keep you functioning well; Fill your body with “toxins” and your body will work to fight off those “invaders”.   Toxins and invaders come in the form of preservatives, alcohol,... Read→

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Understanding Alkalinity

Alkaline versus Acidic –  Is it important? The health of your blood and cellular fluids are measured by a pH scale, or a measure of their acidity. A balance is optimal to keep your body functioning appropriately. Too much acid, or a low score on the pH scale, can be associated with weight gain, fatigue, and digestive problems. Why? When your body is out of balance, usually more acidic based on the traditional American diet, it tries to neutralize the excess acid with alkaline minerals. Calcium,... Read→

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About Me

At Purely Nourished, Kirsten (KEIR-stin) believes that nutrition is more than just a science - It is a lifestyle and a tool for living your best self. Well-trained in nutritional theories, yogic principals, and hollistic counseling, her unique set of skills makes the perfect combination to help you attain a balanced well-being. Purely Nourished was created to nourish your mind, body and soul because real food, is real love.

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