Photo by Gregory Pappas – Unsplash One of the many frustrating–and wearying–mid-life changes that women experience is a disrupted sleep pattern. It’s almost like you’ve said “so long, farewell” to getting a good night’s sleep! Sometimes the challenge lies in simply being able to fall asleep. For others, staying asleep throughout the night is their […]
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label
Whenever you purchase packaged food, you’ll notice a label at the back or side of the item. That’s the Nutrition Facts label, which was given a makeover two years ago to reflect current nutrient and serving size realities. Below, you can see the old label on the left and the updated label on the right. The […]
Is what (and how) you’re eating making you fat and tired?
Nutrition and diet information seems to be available everywhere, and each expert and organization tries to lead you in their direction because they believe that they know best and their advice is going to help you not be fat and tired. Right? Well, maybe. We’ve all heard–and maybe lived through–the intense focus on how much […]
How to keep your blood sugar stable
We’ve all had those moments when we’ve waited too long to eat and we struggle through a blood sugar “event.” Your blood sugar rises and then falls sharply, and for all of us who’ve experienced it, it’s not pretty. Hanger (hunger and anger) kicks in and essentially takes over. You feel lightheaded, shaky, and generally […]
Why your waist circumference matters more than your weight
Let’s keep it 100% real: our weight and our waistline can make many of us feel like throwing our scale (and our tape measure) into the deepest dumpster we can find. I know there have been times when I’ve really wanted to. The aggravation!!! It’s a weird kind of relationship that we women have with […]
Should you be drinking coffee?
You either love or hate coffee, whether you like the taste or not (or whether it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream), and how it makes you feel; for example, how your gut reacts and how your mind responds to it. And let’s not forget the crazy headlines that say one day that […]
What is metabolism?
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 […]
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