Sugar intake is linked to obesity, depression, hypertension, diabetes, Candida, suppressed immune system and fatigue. Dr. Robert Lustig warns, the University of California in San Francisco’s professor of pediatric medicine “There are 600,000 food items in America. 80% of them have added sugar”. If you’re eating anything in a package, you’re eating more sugar … Read more
Gluten free diets are all the buzz right now. For some, a gluten-free diet has increased their energy, reduced joint pain, improved digestion & helped shed weight. If you’ve decided to remove gluten from your diet, be aware that it can be easy to do the gluten-free diet the wrong way. Let me share a little … Read more
Cholecystectomies or, gallbladder removals, take place over 600,000 times per year. However, you cannot remove an entire digestive organ and digest just as efficiently. Read these facts that you won’t hear in the hospital. I had my gallbladder removed when I was 19. Before that I had multiple gallbladder attacks and was told it had … Read more
If you struggle with losing weight this one simple step could be the missing link in all your efforts. Simply – drink more water. Our bodies are made up of 2/3 water and if we don’t get enough, all of the body’s processes can’t function properly. And, lets be clear, other liquids won’t do … Read more
Probiotics are getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. Probiotics have been shown to: Strengthen immune system Improve digestion function & nutrient absorption Aid in healing of leaky gut Kill Candida and bad bacteria Enhance synthesis of vitamin B12, vitamin K2 and calcium Support digestion of difficult substances such as gluten and … Read more
Traveling can be tough when it comes to staying on track with your health goals. However, with a little planning traveling healthy it’s totally doable! Following these easy 3 must-knows for healthy travel can not only keep you on track but make for a more fun and an R&R filled vacation. #1 – Follow Portion … Read more
Let’s face it – we mainly try to keep our bodies & environment clean to avoid getting sick. But taking a closer look, all that cleanliness could be doing more harm than good. Our society has become a bit too germaphobic. We sanitize our produce and we sanitize our countertops & we even sanitize … Read more
Avoiding Trans-fats? Avoid Whole Foods! Most of us know the damage trans-fats can do as they are linked to coronary artery disease (CAD). And most of us know how to avoid them by looking for trans-fats in the ingredients list. However I am disgusted at how, to the untrained eye, Whole Foods looks like a … Read more
Ever wanted to have your dessert and eat it too? Yeah, me too! Truth, is you can achieve amazing health, reach your goals and it can actually involve dessert. 🙂 First know…. Good health is all encompassing – it includes your mind, body & soul. Take these 5 principles into practice to achieve amazing health! You can … Read more
Losing weight is complex. There is no magic potion, pill or shake, nor will there ever be. But for some reason people still think that their sedentary lifestyles, drive-thru meal habits & sweet tooth will all be fixed by some mystical brew that HAS to be out there somewhere. Wrong. The only way to … Read more
