You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially "added sugars" like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store. Yes, ingesting refined sugar spikes your blood sugar and insulin, and increases [...]
How do you prefer to eat your vegetables? Have you wondered which is healthier, but not gotten a definitive answer? This is a topic of high debate, so 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 [...]
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? [...]
Trying to lose weight? Need healthier snacks? The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of "tasteless," "cardboard," and "completely unsatisfying." Right? Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren't just nutritious but also delicious! What’s my criteria [...]
Have you noticed certain symptoms after eating certain foods? Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I'm not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you [...]
Are you taking digestive enzymes or have you considered taking them? Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I would [...]
Who doesn't have... STRESS??!!! Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go a little overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or flew. But, that doesn’t happen too much in our [...]
Are you sensitive or have adverse reactions to dairy? You are not alone. Many Americans report having symptoms after eating dairy. Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint [...]
Wondering why you are gaining weight? 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 [...]
Are you familiar with food preservatives and the effects they have on your health? This article will break down exactly what food preservatives are and why you should avoid them. A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to "preserve" them. Preservatives are added to foods that go [...]
