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Healthy fats and dangerous ones

Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods. Health-busting fats pretty much damage all of the

Mindfulness and meditation... do they really work?

Mindfulness reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, thereby lowering inflammation and improving sleep. All of these can have massive

Keto diet 101

With a high fat intake, it may be surprising to know that studies show that a ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss. But it’s true!

How to make cooking more fun!

You know that cooking is key to healthy eating. And, yes, it does get boring from time to time. Try one (or all) of my fun cooking tips to

How do I keep my blood sugar stable?

This fluctuation is the natural balance between things that increase it; and things that decrease it. When you eat food with sugars or starc

Paleo Diet 101

The paleo diet was created to increase the amount of whole, unprocessed, nutrient-dense foods; while reducing the number of gut-disrupting,

Is all the hype about coconut oil worth your attention?

Coconut oil contains a unique type of fat known as “Medium Chain Triglycerides” (MCTs). In fact, 65% of the fat in coconut oil are these MCT

The truth behind artificial sweeteners

The idea behind them is that you can still get the sweetness, without the calories; like when you have a “diet pop” versus a regular one. Th

The gut-brain connection: how to feed your brain!

With the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have,

Dairy Intolerance (Lactose, Casein, and Whey)

It’s estimated that up to 75% of adults are lactose intolerant. Lactose is the carbohydrate “milk sugar” naturally found in most dairy produ