Nutrition

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 all of … Read more

You can find healthy eating advice on every corner. That doesn’t mean it’s good advice, though. Nutrition research can be confusing, and it’s always changing. Everyone is different and just like an exercise program, what works for one person may not work for YOU. I LOVE eggs! So here’s the skinny on eggs: One common … Read more

WHICH COOKING OIL IS “BEST?” I am often asked this, so I found this awesome infographic from swansonvitamins.com: Easily compare cooking oils and learn important facts about each one, ensuring that you’ll be able to find the best cooking oil for each recipe you create, optimizing for both flavor and health. (below) A quickie on … Read more

  Hormones are chemical messengers and without them, proper functioning in our body does not occur. They control everything from reproduction, digestion, metabolism, emotions and even hunger and satiety. When our hormones function properly, we feel great and when they do not, we can have health issues that make us miserable. Let’s look a few … Read more

Balancing hormones is complicated. But you have to start somewhere and there three things you can do to help which can give you a good idea as to how much work you have to do.    Tip #1 Lower Stress: When we are stressed, the adrenals work overtime to protect us from what they considered … Read more

All About Digestive Enzymes   Not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal.   As a practitioner, 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 mention, that … Read more

Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance? 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 life-threatening.  If you have any … Read more

Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love     The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence.   But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.”   Right?   Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious!   What’s my … Read more