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On this page you can explore my blog posts full of valuable information and inspiration to change your life!
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. And we're not just talking...
Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods!
Do you love breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes or meal ideas? Or do you skip breakfast regularly because you're in a hurry? Maybe you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood...
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let's make sure we're on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol...
Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh
You totally want to ditch your scale, don't you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn't define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let's look at your waist circumference (well...you look...
Why is My Metabolism Slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes...
Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night
Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleep is this...
Coffee – Should you drink it or should you avoid it?
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 a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). Not to mention the crazy headlines that say...
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the...
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Sometimes those special holiday feasts are just amazing. And it's not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn't always stop there. Sometimes we...
What is Metabolism?
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It's how you...
Sleep better for your health
Sleep is such an important part of your overall health, but sometimes one of the most difficult to manage! Lack of sleep is often used as a torture technique, yet many of us are consistently deprived of the sleep our bodies need and we wonder why we are irritable,...
Stop, Drop {it}, and {love your} Roll(s)
You should love yourself, no matter where you’re at in your journey. Let’s start a revolution of women who are free to love their bodies even if they aren’t 100% happy with them!
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