The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners
On May 29, 2017 by adminYou probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store. Yes, ingesting refined sugar spikes your blood sugar and insulin, and Read More
Raw vs. Cooked – Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?
On May 22, 2017 by adminLet’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is for vitamin and mineral deficiencies (or “insufficiencies”). These Read More
Is My Poop Normal?
On May 15, 2017 by adminYes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or when you’re super nervous about something. And what about fiber Read More
Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love
On May 8, 2017 by adminThe words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious! What’s my criteria you ask? They have to be Read More
Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?
On May 1, 2017 by adminFood intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear of Read More