AN INVITATION I'd like to invite you to join me in a series of mini challenges over the next quarter. Instead of dragging ourselves along, NOW is the perfect time to get ourselves back on track so we're charging into the New Year. We want to feel energized, healthier, and happier. So are you in? If you're not on my email list already, CLICK HERE … [Read more...]
9 Natural Ways To Boost Energy And Mood
I love answering reader questions, so if you ever have one please send it in :) Today's question: Now that I've given up diet coke and the caffeine that goes along with it, my energy levels are dragging and my moods seem down. I am drinking tea but that doesn't do it for me. I can't stand coffee. So the question is, how do increase my energy … [Read more...]
How To Quit Sugar
Any nutrient that is eaten in excess can be a stimulus for inflammation.Since sugar is often eaten in large amounts (much more than we need), and is considered one of the key pro-inflammatory foods, it is a good idea to try to reduce or eliminate it out of your diet. Reducing or eliminating sugar helps you lose weight, decrease aches and pains, … [Read more...]
HOT OFF THE PRESS!! Cholesterol In Foods Is NOT Bad!
There are many nutrition myths 'out there' in society, including the one about cholesterol in foods being bad! We've been told not to eat egg yolks, butter, fat, and cheese because it might just clog our arteries and lead to heart disease. This is HOT OFF THE PRESS!! The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee is reviewing the current … [Read more...]
Healthy Detox Plan
Juice fasting, water fasting, lemon drink detox, you’ve probably heard of all of these methods before but are any of these really a healthy detox plan? In my opinion, the truth is that for most people the answer is NO. If you endeavor to do a detox you want to increase your energy and metabolism so that you feel great, right? Well let me tell … [Read more...]
Getting past food cravings
When you start out on a new eating plan or a weight loss program, one of the initial obstacles is food cravings. You know…the cravings for sugar, your favourite treat or junk food naughties, some nachos, bread, or pasta delight! Oh yes, the food cravings may come on like an onslaught at different times. So how do we get past them? Well let's look … [Read more...]
How to get started on an anti-inflammatory diet plan?
How to get started on an anti-inflammatory diet plan is a question I often get asked and the first thing I'd like to say about that is JUST GET STARTED! You don't have to know everything in order to get started, so really the best course of action to start reducing inflammation is to JUST GET STARTED NOW! Of course I am going to give you some … [Read more...]
Healthy Carbs To Eat: Why It’s the #1 Food To Focus On
I recently held an online webinar to share the number one food to focus on to get better results with weight loss, inflammation, blood sugar, and energy. You can probably guess from the title of this post that the food is carbohydrates, which is more of a food group than just one food. So in this replay of the webinar we share: Why carbs … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Ways Weight Loss Can Reduce Inflammation Naturally
Did you know that fat cells can make us more susceptible to a whole range of conditions as we put on weight? Did you know that having more fat cells can affect our health and impact our immune system? Fat cells are actually very interesting cells in our bodies and right here we’re about to delve into 3 very powerful ways weight loss can reduce … [Read more...]
Healthy Sugar Substitutes: Is There Such A Thing?
I don’t know why but when we choose to go sugar free, many of us seem to want to substitute our sugar with some kind of sugar substitute. But is honey the best? Maybe an articficial sweetener that has no calories? Which one should I choose? And is there such a thing as healthy sugar substitutes? Well here are a few tips to help you decide and … [Read more...]
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