It’s a significant time of year right now with Thanksgiving kicking off in the U.S. which means that more so than usual we will see yet another quote, or social post talking about gratitude. It seems that everyone is telling us to feel grateful, that we should be thankful, or that we need to express …
Are you feeling tired, cold a lot or gained a little extra weight? Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”, as do you. One thing you might not have thought of is perhaps your metabolism is a tad slow. So why does this happen? Why do our metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions …
How do you feel about breakfast? Do you have a bit of a love/hate relationship with it? We’ve grown up with it being drilled into us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And, if you think of it in terms of “breaking your fast”, then this holds true for everyone. I know …
Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. First off, there is a difference between food “allergies” and food “intolerances”. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have …
Dairy – There are few foods as controversial as dairy. Foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are items on our food pyramid, the one we get drilled into us as a kid. They’re smack in the middle there, telling us that they’re primary function is to provide us with our daily recommended calcium. I …
Do the words “weight-loss” and “snacks” seem like terms that don’t go together? Should they even be in the same sentence? When it comes to losing weight, we often feel like we have to deprive ourselves of food, sticking to a strict regime of only eating three meals a day and the rest of the …
Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) these days. There are competing opinions everywhere. I say, forget about “who’s right” and let’s focus on “what’s right.” Because what gets results is what I’m focusing on in this post. I respect you too much to make empty promises and try to sell you on something …
Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? I know that those of you who have tiny humans who have just entered this world, and even ones that have been around for a few years, may be nodding your heads a fair …
Coffee is one of those things – you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just an excuse to escape your desk for a few minutes). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your body, your gut, your mind, etc.). Our lifestyles these …
