Pros and Cons of Elimination Diets
Our digestive system is a huge portal into our bodies. Lots of things can get in there that aren't always good for us. And because the system is so complex (knowing which tiny molecules to absorb, and which keep out), lots can go wrong. And that's one reason why...
Low Carb Diet: The Magic Bullet for Weight Loss?
Low carb diets have been popular on and off since the dawn of the Atkins fame (and maybe even earlier?). But, what exactly defines low carb? Does eating this way actually help with weight loss? Are there any other health benefits (or risks) to eating fewer carbs? Let’s see. What is a...
Creating a Mindset for Health
So much of our health is about habits and actions, but where do these all stem from? What if we don’t have to make as many changes as we think we do? What if there was one powerful thing that makes a lot of difference? That one thing is mindset. Mindset...
6 Key Nutrients and Lifestyle Changes for Healthy Thyroid
Thyroid hormones are released from a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck that regulates metabolism of all cells in the body. This is critical for maintaining healthy body weight and having the energy to live your life. Sounds like your thyroid is a big deal,...
Foods That Will Quickly Satisfy Your Appetite
Have you ever notice that some foods quickly satisfy your appetite while others give you the munchies an hour later? That can make the advice to "stop eating when you feel full" a bit tricky if you're picking foods that aren't filling. That's a phenomenon called satiety. It's the feeling...
Which is Healthier – Black Tea or Green Tea?
Tea is known to be the most popular beverage in the world. It has been consumed for thousands of years by millions, perhaps billions, of people. Tea has also been shown to have many health benefits. And some of these benefits are thought to be related...
Mediterranean Diet 101
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea ate about 50 years ago. Back then, in the mid 20th century, researchers noted that people in Spain, Greece, and Italy lived longer and healthier than Americans. And they had...
Do I Need Vitamin B12 “shots”?
You may have come across clinics offering vitamin B12 “shots” (a.k.a intramuscular cobalamin injections) and wondered whether you should I get one too. I often get asked; what’s the difference between oral and vitamin B12 “shots”? Is there a difference between types of vitamin B12? (did you...
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Protein is a critical building block required to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones and even for maintaining good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis. Not to mention protein's great benefits for...
Sugar: How Much is Too Much?
Governments and organizations are finally declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One, they don’t all agree with each other. And two, health professionals don’t necessarily agree with them either. We all know sugar...