Why Fiber Is So Great
Did you know that there is a nutrient in your food that can keep you feeling full, doesn’t have any calories, and help you live longer?! Most of us don’t get enough of it! It’s fiber, and it’s definitely worth taking a look at your intake. Let’s talk about how much...
Low Carb Diet 101
It is well known that the Western diet/Standard American Diet (SAD) are high in processed carbohydrates (especially sugar) which results in gastrointestinal and systemic inflammation. This further contributes to the development of increased intestinal permeability...
Why is My Metabolism Slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all...
How Stressed Are You?
We know stress is aging us at a faster pace. We also know that chronic stress is one of the root causes of modern diseases. Managing stress is as important as diet. Even if you have a perfect diet, stress can damage your health. We also know that we can’t avoid...
What about the mouth?
Good oral care is imperative to prevent diseases later in life. How much attention are you giving to your oral health? There are many elements to dental health that we can do simply with natural methods. Chemical antibacterial mouthwashes and toothpastes do more harm...
What Makes Broccoli and Kale Superfoods?
Broccoli and kale are often touted to be “superfoods.” And, yes, they really are amazingly healthy for you. If you’re wondering what exactly is in these green powerhouses that makes them so “super,” I’ve dived into the research to give you some nerdy reasons to make...
Sweeteners are Hiding Everywhere
During the hot summer days we reach for a refreshing cold drink. It really feels great for a dehydrated and overheated body to cool down with a glass of cold water or lemonade. Everyone will agree with that. Right? Unfortunately, the problem is that most of the...
I DON’T HAVE TIME TO COOK
I hear this statement way too often. We come up with so many excuses and reasons why we can’t cook. As we know good health starts in the kitchen. If we want to use food as medicine and I think it is the best way for building healthy bodies, we have to start cooking....
How to Beat Negative Self-talk and Limiting Beliefs
Do you suffer from a loud negative nelly voice yelling at you from backstage? We all do sometimes. A little self-criticism is a normal shared human trait and can even be healthy for the most part. However, if your negative voice starts to take over the spotlight and...
