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Water – How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. Being hydrated is so essential for…

Need a Mood Boost? Eat this

It’s no question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex.…

Healthy Fats vs Dangerous Fats

All fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some…

5 Natural Ways to Deal with Bloating

Do you ever feel a bit overextended in the belly after a meal? Maybe even gassy? Have you ever carried…

How Much Sugar is Too Much?

It’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step…

Am I Actually Hungry?

If you often feel hungry, you are not alone! I spent years of my life in what felt like constant…

Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money?

Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They're supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They…

Ketogenic Diet – Everything You Need to Know

The ketogenic diet is one of the most talked about diets right now. No doubt you’ve heard of the wave…

Mindfulness and Meditation…Can They Really Improve Your Health?

The short answer is yes, mindfulness and meditation can improve your health. Science shows definite health benefits for people who…

Heartburn – Can I Help it with Foods and Lifestyle?

The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at…

Make Cooking More Fun

If you don’t love cooking, maybe I can help to make it more fun. I know that sometimes I don't…

The Real Deal About Artificial Flavours

Let me ask you something… Have you looked at the ingredients on a food label lately? How about a “processed”…

Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods

Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s real. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding…

The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

If there was ever a call for digestive health, this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your…

Could Phytic Acid be Stealing Your Minerals?

Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help…

Paleo Diet 101

You may have heard of the "paleo" diet. It was the world's most popular diet in 2013. If you’re like…

What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?

Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it even matter? I’m asked this question often enough by my clients. When you…

How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?

Oh, the words "blood sugar." Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar…

Adrenal Fatigue: What Is It?

Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our…

Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You’ll Love

The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of "tasteless," "cardboard,"…

How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?

We’ve been told ever since we were children that we " need to get our vitamins," so we know they're…

Raw vs. Cooked – Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?

Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a…

The Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too?

Yes you should (end of post). But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And…

Food Preservatives

A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to "preserve" them. Preservatives are added…