Health

Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

On November 1, 2017 by

  No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right?   Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. While we don’t know the exact mechanisms of how food and nutrition help, we do know a few ways Read More

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How Much Sugar is Too Much?

On October 23, 2017 by

  It’s official! Organizations and governments 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, I don’t necessarily agree with them either.   We all know sugar is NOT a health Read More

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Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats

On October 18, 2017 by

  All fat is NOT created equal!   Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super health-boosting and others are super health-busting.   Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Health-busting fats pretty much bust all of these (brain, hormones, immune Read More

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5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating

On October 9, 2017 by

  Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?”   Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from excess gas, reactions to foods, or food not Read More

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Why Am I Always Hungry?

On October 3, 2017 by

  If you often feel hungry, you are not alone!   There are many reasons to feel hungry. Of course, the most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood sugar has dropped, and your hunger hormones are having a party.   But other times, the hunger Read More

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Salt: The Delicious Health-Buster (And What to Use Instead)

On September 25, 2017 by

  Yes, there are lots of different kinds of salt: pink, iodized, kosher, sea, etc. They come from salt mines in the ground, or from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all have in common is that infamous mineral that I’m going to talk about below: sodium.   In food, salt is Read More

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Ketogenic Diet 101

On September 18, 2017 by

  The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, very high-fat diet.   It has recently gained a lot of popularity in the wellness sphere because of some of its health benefits.   A ketogenic diet has been shown to help some people lose weight (yes, even with high fat). It can also help improve Read More

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Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?

On September 11, 2017 by

  Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They’re supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino acids or fatty acids. And because there are multiple ingredients, there are low doses of each ingredient.   In fact, they are the most Read More

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Mindfulness and Meditation…Do They Really Work?

On September 4, 2017 by

  Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation.   Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.”   “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become Read More

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Here’s How to Make Cooking More Fun

On August 28, 2017 by

  If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun for you?   I know that sometimes I don’t find cooking to be all that fun. I can get into a rut just like everyone else.   So that’s why I’ve listed my best “fun” cooking tips for you.   Read More

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