Don’t love cooking? I hear you! That used to be me, many moons ago. I’d do any type of housework except cooking. Hated it! Part of the problem was that I didn’t see any joy in how my elders went about preparing food. It just seemed like drudgery and plain hard, drawn-out work. No fun […]
Why am I always hungry?
Do you feel as if you’re always hungry? If so, you’re definitely not alone! Of the many reasons why you might feel constantly hungry, the most obvious one is that you might truly be physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood sugar has dropped sharply, or your hunger hormones (leptin, cortisol, estrogen, and […]
5 natural ways to deal with bloating
Do you ever feel a bit overextended in the belly after a meal? Perhaps a bit gassy? Or is it that after a particularly heavy meal, you look like you’re carrying a “food baby?” Unfortunately, bloating is a common occurrence for many of us, given that 25 percent of the U.S. population experiences it regularly. […]
Mindfulness: Does it really work?
Well…yes, mindfulness really does work! In fact, science shows clearly defined health benefits for individuals who make mindfulness and meditation a core part of their wellness routine. Before we dive into this topic, let’s make sure we’re on the same page when we refer to mindfulness and meditation. Meditation is the ancient practice of connecting […]
Salt: Health-friendly or not?
There’s a wide variety of salt out there to choose from–fleur de sel, kala namak, red Hawaiian, black Hawaiian, pink Himalayan, Celtic, iodized, kosher, Mediterranean Sea, to name a few. Some of it comes from salt mines in the ground, while other varieties result from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all […]
Tips to reduce heartburn
The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month, and between 10-20 percent of them endure it at least once per week. What is heartburn, and why does it occur? Heartburn occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps […]
Reduce inflammation with these key foods
Chronic, low-level, inflammation is an underlying factor in weight gain, obesity, diabetes, accelerated aging, cardiovascular disease, most cancers, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Inflammation’s negative effects become more prominent as we grow older, but it can very easily be tamped down if we make wise dietary choices that supply our bodies with the nutrients and balance they […]
How stress messes with your health
Photo by Kevin Grieve on Unsplash We’re all experiencing some level of stress, aren’t we? Whether it’s temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic), stress seems to be an inevitable side-effect of 21st-century living. We become stressed when the events in our lives become too much for us to handle, whether that sense of overwhelm is real or perceived. Our […]
Why you should try an elimination diet
Why try an elimination diet? For those of us who have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, a growing “muffin top,” and a host of other symptoms that leave us perplexed and frustrated, an elimination diet often provides the answers we need. That tiredness, bloating, skin rash, or brain fog we’ve been experiencing could […]
What are the glycemic index and load?
Glycemic: what does it even mean? I’m sure you’ve heard the terms “glycemic index” and “glycemic load” used in discussing the merits of including certain foods in your diet. I admit that it was Greek to me for many years! What’s all of this “glycemic” talk about, however, and does it really matter? Glycemia refers […]
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