Photo by kazuend on Unsplash I honestly feel like the years have wings and literally fly by. The year 2018 was no exception. I mean, wasn’t it just January a while ago? Yet, here we are in January again. We get wrapped up in our work, family life, schedules, and activities, and before we know it, we’re making […]
How to improve gut health
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Hippocrates, the Greek physician known as the Father of Modern Medicine, is said to have stated that “all disease begins in the gut.” While this may not be 100% true for every disease experienced by every person, more and more research shows that our gut health plays a far larger role in many […]
Five weight-loss-friendly snacks
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash You might be wondering why I’m writing about weight-loss-friendly snacks when everyone’s attention is turning toward holiday treats. Well, this season can cause the most devoted health and wellness aficionado to deviate from her straight and narrow diet. As a result, it might be useful to remind folks that they always have access […]
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 […]
Eating the same food but gaining more weight?
Here’s the scenario you’re facing: you’re 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 food, nutrition, and weight loss and gain. […]
