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Nutrition

Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer

On July 18, 2017 by

  Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes?   Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition?   Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid?   Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. It is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus Read More

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How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?

On June 26, 2017 by

  When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health.   But vitamin D is special.   It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency.   So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get enough. The Read More

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The Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause

On April 17, 2017 by

  During menopause women tend to gain weight.  While this isn’t great it’s pretty common and there are many reasons why.   Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause…   Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass.  Muscle mass uses energy (burns calories) so when we have less of it the body burns less energy overall, Read More

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Foods to Reduce Night Time Hot Flashes

On April 10, 2017 by

  Do you get hot flashes?   Are they mostly at night?   Do they set the bed on fire (but not in that way)?   Let’s get you some solutions!   Before we do that, just some quick info on why hot flashes occur so we can try to effect the root cause of Read More

Nutrition . Weight Loss

Haven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?

On April 3, 2017 by

  You are positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight.   Is this possible?   Yes!  You are NOT crazy!   And here’s why.   We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight.   There’s definitely more Read More

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5 Reasons You Bloat More After Age 45

On March 27, 2017 by

  Bloating is generally the result of not being able to properly digest foods.  These not-so-digested foods feel like they’re just sitting around causing discomfort and a general feeling of being stuffed and “gassy”.   It can happen at any age but if it seems to be more frequent as you’re getting older it can Read More

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Menopausal Women: Do This Before You Take the Meds Your Doctor Prescribed

On March 21, 2017 by

Of course, listen to what your doctor says.   And also listen to what your body says.   We both know that what you eat and how you move can make a HUGE improvement in some of the symptoms of menopause.  Not to mention how common it is for ladies to gain weight at this Read More

Nutrition

3 Supplements You Should be Taking if You’re Over 45 Years Old

On March 15, 2017 by

Yes, while I always say that it’s better to get your nutrients from food first sometimes supplements are necessary.   Unfortunately there are just some all-too-common nutrients that we simply don’t get enough of.  And they’re absolutely critical to optimal health and wellness.  Especially as we age.   Here I sifted through the supplements that Read More

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Hey Men, Lost Your Sex Drive? This Could Be Why

On March 7, 2017 by

  Libido is such an interesting (and complex) experience.  Because of this it can be affected by so many things.  And we’re not just talking about the obvious sex hormone testosterone here.   Although testosterone levels can have a big (yes BIG) effect on sex drive there are a lot of subtle things that can Read More

Nutrition

Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods

On February 28, 2017 by

Do you love your breakfast?  Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes?  Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again?   Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism and weight loss.  This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer and uses up Read More

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