What You Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes are not suitable for everyone and they are not created equal. Many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement without considering that some supplements may be harmful if used inappropriately. So, let’s dive into a few of the common digestive...
Are food preservatives bad for your health?
Food preservatives are substances that are added to food that tend to go bad quickly in order to extend their shelf life. Preservatives work to preserve food in a few different ways. Some prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Others prevent delicate fats from going...
Why Am I Suddenly Gaining Weight?
You are certain that you're not eating more food but you're still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes, it is and you’re NOT crazy! And here's why this may be. We both know that “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There's definitely more to...
What is Dairy Intolerance?
Dairy intolerance is not fun and they can cause unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence. Other symptoms may include eczema, joint or muscle pain, exhaustion, headaches and rashes. Dairy is just one of those foods that many people seem to be intolerant...
How to Naturally Lower Stress Hormone Cortisol
Causes of stress are absolutely everywhere. Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape threat in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or flew. But, that doesn’t seem to happen nowadays and...
Are You Food Label Savvy?
Nutrition Facts table is found on the side of most packaged foods close to the ingredients list. The purpose of it is to help consumers make better nutrition decisions. When people can see the number of calories, carbs, sodium, etc. in food, they should be able...
How to Stop Struggling with Weight
No matter where you look, weight loss advice is everywhere. And often time it’s opposing. You may be far into or just starting your weight loss journey and are looking for answers on how to make it a bit easier. The thing is when you look for...
How to Heal Digestion Naturally
More and more research is showing that our digestion has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. Even Hippocrates was on to something when he said that “All disease begins in the gut.” And we're not just talking about heartburn, constipation,...
Best Breakfast Foods for Weight Loss
Did you know that having a fiber and protein-rich breakfast can help with weight loss, blood sugar, management and metabolism? That is because fiber and protein help you feel fuller longer and use up calories to absorb and metabolize. I'm going to show you how to get...
5 Common Reasons Your Metabolism is Slow
Slow metabolism makes you feel tired, cold and as if you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients...
Proven Strategies to Having Refreshing Sleep
Have you become frustrated that you can’t sleep through the night? Are you feeling exhausted in the morning or “running on stress hormones” and caffeine all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated...
Cholesterol: 5 Myths You Need to Stop Believing
There’s an over-emphasis and a borderline obsession with cholesterol. Before I bust some myths about cholesterol, let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: All Cholesterol is the same Cholesterol is just one component of a compound that...
Why Waist Circumference Impacts Your Health More Than Your Weight
Do you have a love-hate relationship with your scale and totally want to ditch it? You know that your weight doesn't define you (obviously). However, your weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let's look at your waist circumference (well...