How did I become prediabetic? Imagine my shock when some routine bloodwork revealed some not-too-routine results regarding my blood sugar levels: I was prediabetic and, by extension, insulin resistant. My pancreas wasn’t making enough insulin, and my cells had become resistant to insulin and weren’t permitting sufficient sugar to enter them. As a result, instead […]
Leaky gut: Could you have it?
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Have you noticed the recent increased focus on gut health in the media? There’s more talk about the gut microbiome, fermented foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and the food sensitivities that can make our gastrointestinal tract struggle. I’m happy that there’s more emphasis on gut health; after all, the gut is known […]
Hydrating foods for better water intake
Most of us have the best of intentions about hydrating ourselves consistently. You may be among those who are on top of their game when it comes to getting enough water each day. Or, you may be one of those who really need some help in remembering to stay hydrated! Either way, we can admit […]
Do you have a healthy lunch checklist?
Are you often stumped as to what to prepare for a healthy lunch, especially on weekdays? One way to save a ton of money every month is to pack homemade lunches for your workday lunch break. Aside from the tremendous savings, homemade lunches are almost always healthier than what you’d end up grabbing as a […]
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Priscilla Du Preez Thanksgiving and the other holiday feasts are just amazing! And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, the scents, and the ambiance. They appeal to our senses in so many ways, and it becomes super easy to overindulge on those special days. Alas, the overeating […]
Cooling healthy concoctions for summer
One of the best ways to beat the heat this summer is with a refreshingly tasty beverage in hand. Pure water is, of course, the ideal drink of choice and should regularly be consumed to avoid dehydration. And if you add a squeeze of fresh lemon, you can pack an even more beneficial, nutritious punch […]
Simple tweaks to eliminate your sugar habit
Most people typically don’t have a firm grasp of how their sugar habit adds up annually. It’s been said that the average person consumes more than 40 pounds of sugar in a calendar year, which is quite alarming, right? When we think of sugar, sweet desserts such as cakes, donuts, candy, and cookies come to […]
Are you drinking enough water?
I have a friend who can’t drink more than four to six ounces of water daily. Honest! And she seems to be fine, health-wise. But she’s the exception; few of us could successfully pull off living off of four ounces of water daily. What does low water intake look like? But… are YOU drinking enough […]
Accountability: the missing link in achieving your health goals?
So, you had the very best intentions/resolutions with regard to your health and wellness goals earlier in the year. You may have bought DVDs to practice yoga at home; invested in mason jars for your salads and overnight breakfasts; and cleaned out your pantry to make room for new, healthy food. You became a new […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
