We’re now in the midst of the six most frenzied weeks of the year. Mid-November to the end of December can feel like a tsunami of grocery shopping and food preparation, gift shopping, house decorating, wrapping presents… But can I encourage you to place just one more item on your to-do list? Self-care. I know; […]
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 […]
How your hormones affect your weight and energy
Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not. The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]
Five easy ways to detox for improved health
So, you’ve been feeling sluggish. It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up. However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox. I hear you! We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]
How to rebound when you mess up on your health goals
It happens to us all: you’ve been staying on top of your health goals, your diet is on point, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re incorporating self-care in your wellness routine. Then girls’ night out rolls around and you give in to the sweet seduction of the restaurant’s most decadent menu items. Or, vacation rolls around […]
Simple strategies to gain and maintain energy
Talk to almost any woman about her health goals and, other than losing weight, the most common response is a desire for more energy. They share energy goals such as: Enjoying time with children, significant others, and friends. Taking a break without constantly having to take care of everything and everyone Feeling less mentally […]
Meal prep tips for busy times
Planning healthy meals and preparing them are foundational tools of the healthy and happy lifestyle. Alas, many of us haven’t always been able to stay on top of our intention to provide nutritious meals for ourselves and our families. Here are some typical concerns I encounter when talking to people about meal prep: You […]
First steps as you go gluten-free
Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash Gluten was the last thing on my mind when I did a food sensitivity test in June. My doctor ordered the test and I gave little thought to what might show up. But stuff sure did show up! As a result, I’m now dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free, at least for the […]
Feed your Gut with Fermented Foods
Fermentation. The word immediately brought to mind the making of alcoholic drinks and their effect on our stomachs. So imagine my surprise when I learned that fermented foods greatly benefit our digestive system. When I first read up on fermented foods, I was a bit underwhelmed. After several bouts of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), however, […]
Five Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
What’s the alkaline diet, you ask? Well, here’s a crash course on alkalinity and why it’s a big component of good health. Your potential of hydrogen (pH) level measures how acidic or alkaline your body is on a continuum from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 being neutral, and is an important […]
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