Got Fiber? We all know the benefits of fruits, veggies and clean proteins, but sometimes we forget about the importance of getting enough fiber. Fiber has many benefits, some which reduce the risk of chronic disease! Here are the top 5: 1. Fiber helps alleviate constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, as it absorbs water, […]
I hope you enjoyed learning about different types of Food Plans and Lifestyles. I prefer not to use the term diet as that just implies that it is a temporary fix. Did you like the principles of the Mediterranean plan? Or perhaps Paleo seems just right for you? Maybe Keto is the way to go? Or […]
I have always been a big fan of lemons! I’ve been starting my day for years with the juice of fresh lemons in room temperature water. The best part is that it’s easy! And no, I don’t juice lemons every day. I usually juice about 3 lemons at a pop and store in a small […]
During these hot summer months, it’s more important than ever to be aware of possible dehydration. Many times, it’s not something we would even consider. In fact, my dad was hospitalized from severe dehydration a few years back. But we had no idea. He was not his confident self and became confused. It was scary. […]
Weight. So many of us struggle to get to the weight we want. It’s all about the food, isn’t it? Actually, our weight is not only dictated by what we eat but how we eat. I listened to a podcast today. It was on gut health and Dr. Mary Pardee was being interviewed. […]
Words matter. Especially when it comes to your health. Yes, words. You see, we speak to ourselves all day and every day, and our bodies listen to us. Some of us speak to ourselves out loud (as I’ve been known to do from time to time…) but mostly we speak silently to ourselves. […]
Do you wake up at night? If you wake up consistently between 1:00am and 3:00am, your liver may be asking for some support. While we sleep, the liver becomes more active and works on cleansing and detoxification. Waking up around this “liver time” can signal that the liver is exhibiting signs of toxicity and […]
Potatoes can help you get to your optimal weight? Yes, they’re great, real food, but aren’t they super high in carbs? Yes, white potatoes are high in carbs. However, depending how you cook them, they can break down into sugar and get stored as fat if not utilized for energy OR they can actually […]
Do you suffer from the following symptoms? · Constant fatigue and low energy · Headaches and/or migraines · Constipation or diarrhea · Gas or bloating · Food allergies or intolerances · Skin infections or rashes in mouth or sexual organs · Recurring vaginal infections · Recurring UTIs · Muscle weakness, stiffness (especially neck and shoulder) […]
Allergies suck! No one likes dealing with allergies or constantly having to carry tissues all the time. Then, what if you don’t have tissues with you? It can get pretty ugly. There are natural remedies that can be quite effective. Better yet, there could be some underlying root cause to your body’s reactions. Some common […]
