by Christy Holt | Jun 8, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, stress
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...
by Christy Holt | Jun 1, 2018 | food, general health
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...
by Christy Holt | May 25, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, stress, Uncategorized
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...
by Christy Holt | May 18, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, Uncategorized
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence, but that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Amirite?! Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly...
by Christy Holt | May 11, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, sleep, stress
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...
by Christy Holt | May 4, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, Uncategorized
Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As a coach, I find that many people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement. And many times I would rather try other strategies first. Not to...