Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You'll notice that they both begin with "glycemic." That's one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high on the glycemic [...]
We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and all is well. It's [...]
Inflammation is a problem, and it's the cause of most chronic health problems. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it's chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to thyroid problems, [...]
Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes; it is the plant's storage form of the mineral phosphorus and is used as [...]
What is Inflammation? When you immune system recognizes a foreign invader (bacteria, virus, toxin, allergen, etc.), it will initiate an immune response. An immune response consists of an army of cells that will attack and remove the foreign invader, which is a natural and necessary response in order for survival. The immune system response [...]
You may have heard of the "paleo" diet. It was the world's most popular diet in 2013. But what is it? Is it a fad? Is it right for you? Scientist and "Paleo Mom" Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as: “The Paleo diet is a nutrient-dense whole foods diet based on eating a variety of [...]
Oh, the words "blood sugar." Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles. The thing is, it can fluctuate. A lot. [...]
I find that most of my clients are deficient in Vitamin D, which is the cause of their health problems. It is estimated that over 80% of the US population is deficient in Vitamin D. When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get [...]
Do you experience stress? Are you tired? Have you been craving sugar? Can’t sleep or wake up in the middle of the night? Adrenal Glands All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, [...]
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 because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have, [...]
