Nutrition
MAYBE NOT SO SWEET – SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
Sugar Substitutes If you are trying to reduce sugar and overall calories in your diet, it’s possible you are using, or have at least, contemplated the use of products marketed as ‘sugar free’ or...
LIPIDS AND INFLAMMATION
This week, the topic is regarding dietary fats, cholesterol, sugars and refined starches and their effect on blood lipid levels. We have been led to believe that dietary saturated fat and...
IS COFFEE GOOD FOR YOU?
Bad Rap Coffee has typically been given a bad rap because of the caffeine it contains, which does indeed kick our adrenal glands and cause them to release cortisol, our main stress hormone. ...
GUT HEALTH
Last article, we moved away from our initial focus on diet and nutrition alone and considered other factors that can have a significant impact on weight and our overall health. Today, let’s consider...
FOOD LABELS
Last week, we focused on how the current diet for most people compared to where we should be. This week, we’ll talk about what makes up food and the information put on the labels of food and...
FIGHT ANXIETY AND STRESS WITH GOOD NUTRITION
Fight Anxiety and Stress with Good Nutrition Do you or someone you care about experience issues with brain fog, low energy levels, lack of calmness, or other anxiety symptoms? You may be...
ENERGY AND METABOLISM
The metabolic factor we are focusing on this week is thyroid balance, which impacts our energy production and metabolism. What is metabolism? It is not just something that affects weight loss....
EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL
Eggs have long been given a bad rap due to the high levels of cholesterol they contain in their yolks. But, are they really a food to be avoided? Recent research argues no and conversely...
DIETARY FAT
This week we will cover the third essential macronutrient, fat. Like carbohydrates, this topic has been largely disputed for many years. Our purpose today is to provide some clarity around fats (so...
DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE
Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Type 2 Diabetes or Insulin resistance is a condition that affects the way the body uses blood sugar (glucose we get from food). With type 2 diabetes, the body either...
CARBOHYDRATES
This week, we turn our focus to carbohydrates (a macronutrient), a topic that has received much focus in recent years, especially in regards to their effect on weight loss. We will cover the sources...
BODY CONFIDENCE AND INTUITIVE EATING
Body Confidence & Intuitive Eating It’s important to choose a relationship with food that will not only benefit you physically, but also positively impact your emotional and mental health. This...
BASIC DETOX NUTRIENTS
Basic Detox Nutrients is the most comprehensive multi formula that provides detox factors to help the body deal with a toxic environment. * It also contains high levels of nutrients commonly...
ALCOHOL AND YOUR METABOLISM
Alcohol and Calories Strictly analyzing calorie content, different alcoholic beverages can vary quite a bit, with a 12-ounce lite beer providing about 100 calories to a 4-ounce daiquiri containing...