What is metabolism? The word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days, but what really IS metabolism? You might have heard that if your metabolism is too slow, you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? “Metabolism” describes all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in […]
How to control your racing thoughts
Do you ever experience racing thoughts: the feeling that your brain is sprinting like Usain Bolt through all sorts of scenarios? Been there, done that…way too often! Racing thoughts are an onslaught of fast-moving, repetitive thoughts that may be confined to one topic or a number of unrelated scenarios. Racing thoughts feel like they take […]
Why intermittent fasting works
Have you heard of intermittent fasting (also known by its acronym, IF)? I’ve been doing it for the last few months and I can attest to its effectiveness, hence my desire to share it with you. What is intermittent fasting? Simply put, intermittent fasting is a way of timing your meals for maximum health benefits. […]
Healthy Summer Snack and Cookout Ideas
One of the best parts of summertime is gathering outside with friends and family on warm, dewy days to to experience the essence of summer: delicious food and good conversation. In our last blog post, we looked at summer drinks that bring a healthy high to your entertaining; this time around, we’ll look at how […]
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 […]
Signs that you might be under-eating
When you think of losing weight, the first thing that comes to mind is usually cutting calories. The thinking is that if we eat fewer calories, we’ll lose weight. On the surface, that seems to make sense, especially if we burn more calories than we are ingesting. Now, eating nutritious, balanced meals and exercising moderately […]
Fat-burning foods and supplements
We’ve been programmed to think that certain foods cause us to gain weight, which isn’t completely untrue; some foods truly are not fat-burning giants. Overeating unhealthy foods can indeed cause us to gain weight, and when we consume more calories than we need, our bodies keep those extra calories as fat. The type of fat […]
Simple ways to eliminate brain fog
Ask anyone experiencing brain fog what it’s like and you’re likely to hear some of these responses: I can’t seem to think straight My thoughts are blurry I can’t remember what I just said I can’t remember what I was just thinking I get irritated easily I feel super tired/sluggish/weary I lack motivation It takes […]
Why you crave carbs and how to control it
Even when you change your eating habits for the better and incorporate cleaner foods, you can still fall victim to massive cravings for carbs. We might attribute these cravings to a lousy day at work or a stressful week of deadlines, but carb cravings can also be a result of physiological imbalances. The stress hormone cortisol […]
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 […]
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