Jenna Cartusciello

2 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Jenna Cartusciello |Alexandria Brooks

Nutrition These feel-good brownies are the perfect excuse to enjoy a chocolatey treat Probiotics are one of the best "nutrients" you can give your gut. These microorganisms, found in fermented foods like yogurt, keep our digestive tract running smoothly by (think vegetables, beans and meat). Certain gut bacteria also help destroy malignant cells, while others create vitamins during digestion.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jenna Cartusciello |Alexandria Brooks

Probiotics are one of the best "nutrients" you can give your gut. These microorganisms, found in fermented foods like yogurt, keep our digestive tract running smoothly by breaking down tough foods (think vegetables, beans and meat). Certain gut bacteria also help destroy malignant cells, while others create vitamins during digestion. However, it's not always easy to get probiotics from your diet if you don't like fermented foods or struggle to remember your daily probiotic pill.

Mar 8, 2025 | firstforwomen.com | Jenna Cartusciello |Alexandria Brooks

In the midst of the cold and rainy March weather, the bright glow of St. Patrick’s Day is so welcome. I look forward to my corned beef, cabbage and potatoes every year—but nothing beats a slice of buttery Irish soda bread filled with raisins to top it all off. My family and I always buy several loaves of soda bread from various bakeries and farm stands in search of the best one.

Mar 8, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jenna Cartusciello |Alexandria Brooks

In the midst of the cold and rainy March weather, the bright glow of St. Patrick's Day is so welcome. I look forward to my corned beef, cabbage and potatoes every year—but nothing beats a slice of buttery Irish soda bread filled with raisins to top it all off. My family and I always buy several loaves of soda bread from various bakeries and farm stands in search of the best one.

Feb 3, 2025 | womansworld.com | Mirel Zaman |Jenna Cartusciello

The bad news/good news of menopause weight gain: It’s a real thing, but it can be reversed or avoided with the right strategies. One main culprit for menopause-related weight gain is estrogen, says Robin Noble, MD, FACOG, a Yale-educated ob-gyn and the Chief Medical Advisor of Let’s Talk Menopause. “Estrogen plays a critical role in counteracting fat mass accumulation caused by [the stress hormone] cortisol and insulin,” she explains.