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 products that we purchase. When you look at any packaged food, the nutrition...

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 interested to know that a healthier diet can be helpful.  The 4 nutrition...

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. Although it does impact that, metabolism is, in essence, the cumulative sum...

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 encourages the inclusion of this super food in your diet.  Below we will...

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 when you hear the word “fat” you don’t automatically think...

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 doesn’t produce enough insulin, or there is an inability to use...