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A Blood work road map to your health goals
Here’s exactly how the Metabolic Balance® Diet will get you long term results. Just think about it. What’s the first thing you do when you think that something is wrong with your body? You most likely go to the doctor. And when you do go, they usually recommend blood work to make sure your blood…
Read MoreGlycemic Index, Glycemic Load. Is there a difference?
Have you ever had your blood sugar levels tested or heard about eating to balance blood sugar? Have you wondered about the science behind how foods affect blood sugar? Or more importantly, which foods affect your blood sugar more than others? If so, this post is for you. It’s all about the glycemic index and…
Read MoreThe 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 “second brain.” There is no denying it anymore. And since my presentation on gut health, The Good Gut, Unraveling the mystery of the Microbiome, so much more information has come to…
Read MoreThree Must Eat Breakfast Foods
Are you a breakfast eater? Or dare I ask are you a “healthy” breakfast eater? Maybe you need some inspiration for a few great breakfast foods. Maybe you don’t have time and you need some healthy ideas for “grab and go” mornings – who doesn’t ever run short on time in the mornings? Maybe you’re…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue-What is it?
Adrenal fatigue is thought to be one of the (many) health issues that can be attributed to our high-stress lifestyles. Because there is no widely accepted definitive test for adrenal fatigue, it’s still quite controversial. Fatigue, cravings, inability to sleep, and mood swings are real. And common. Let’s dive into what we know about adrenal…
Read MoreThe Coconut Oil Craze
The Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too? This is where I want to say ‘Yes, absolutely you should’ (end of post). And like you, I dream of the day when a ‘miracle’ food will be discovered. Coconut oil isn’t it. But what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes…
Read MoreDairy Intolerance (Lactose, Casein and Whey)
Do you have a dairy intolerance? An allergy? What’s the difference? How can you even tell? And if you do, what should you do about it? Don’t worry – I have you covered in my newest post. Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes…
Read MoreHaven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are 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 weight. There’s definitely more to the story than just what…
Read MoreRaw 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 well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is for vitamin and mineral deficiencies (or “insufficiencies”). These may be due…
Read MoreIs My Poop Normal?
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or when you’re super-nervous about something. And what about fiber and water? If you’re not…
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