Blog Posts
Why Sugar and Inflammation Are Like Two Peas in a Pod
The average American has around 22 teaspoons of sugar on a daily basis (higher for teens and children) this much sugar has been linked to increased incidence of heart disease and inflammation among other things, many other things. Ditching sugar is no easy feat, and...
How To Cut The Sugar Habit in Less Than A Week
You know all that added sugar you’re consuming isn’t good for you. How would you like to stop eating it and change your diet in less than a week? Best of all, how would you like to stop craving candy and sweets and eat healthy, real food instead? It is possible by...
Are You Ready For A Sugar Detox?
There’s been a lot of talk about how bad sugar is for your health and that you should go through a sugar detox. But are you ready for it? If you’re consuming quite a bit of sugar each day (and who isn’t?), this may not be easy. Sugar was my addiction and was making me...
Why Do We Get Bloated?
Most people occasionally experience bloating, or the build-up of gas in the intestinal tract. While uncomfortable, it is rarely dangerous. Usually bloating can be attributed to three things: Overeating Eating highly processed foods/food sensitivities Eating too fast...
Filling and Healthy Clean Eating Dinners
When it comes to dinner, it is actually pretty easy to stick to a clean eating lifestyle. This is when people tend to cook the most; so as long as you are using whole, fresh ingredients, you should be fine. But here are a few dinner ideas to help get you started....
Tips for Drinking More Water
Drinking water can feel like a chore when you aren’t used to it. Knowing your body needs so much water each day to stay healthy can feel overwhelming if you’re used to consuming other beverages. Most people don’t want to give up their favorite drinks in exchange for...
How Gut Bacteria Impacts Your Health
Most of us are aware that the bacteria in our gut play an important role in digestion. When the stomach and small intestine are unable to digest certain foods we eat, gut microbes jump in to offer a helping hand, ensuring we get the nutrients we need. In addition, gut...
Keeping your Body Well Hydrated Just Got Easier
The general recommendation for water consumption for men is 125 ounces of water per day and 91 ounces for women. The guidelines are there to encourage drinking the proper amount of water to ensure hydration and optimal body function. That doesn’t mean falling short is...
Water is an Essential Part of Everyday Health
Our bodies are comprised of nearly 60% water. Our heart and brain are nearly 75% water and our lungs are close to 85% water. Water is responsible for the regulation of our body temperature, removal of waste, and brain function. Water is an essential part of our...
Turning Your New Years’ Resolutions Into Goals
It is that time of year when people decide what they want to get done and call them resolutions. While New Years’ Resolutions can be fun to choose they don’t often stick. When you treat resolutions more like goals, you have a much higher chance of success. Use the...
