Nourishing your body for health prevention, is important as the weather is changing, and we begin to have drier skin, stuffy noses, coughing and perhaps a few colds and touches of flu. However, I am all about prevention and doing my best to avoid the above because I do not particularly appreciate having dry skin …
A hot summer day and watermelons: they go together when the sun shines stronger and brighter. We are a definite watermelon-eating family – our guinea pig, chickens, and dog love to indulge their taste buds. I couldn’t resist going deeper into why watermelon is a healthy summer choice. And to start, I love to talk …
There are some nutrients that like to play together to enhance each other absorption in the human body. They have the chemistry to synergistically work together when matched up in the human body, to enhance each other’s absorption. I adore this. Some nutrient duo power housing. And it ties into our recent blog on the …
Making food changes can be difficult However, be gentle with yourself and your family because it can take time. If you need a little reassurance, read the book Atomic Habits. It can help you make the changes you want and let them last. Start with these tips: 1. Start slowly Swap out one meal at …
What is in the food you are eating? What is in the food you eat can indicate how you or your child behaves. It is a bright idea to get in the habit of looking at food labels and, more importantly, food ingredients. Below are some tips to look for. Food Additives Food additives …
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Kids love the concept of Doctrine of Signatures, as well as adults, and it can spice up a great dinner conversation (and possibly a fabulous science project) when any of these super foods are on the plate. The ancient and intriguing theory of the Doctrine of Signatures is based on the idea that when you look at …
Your fridge décor is guiding you to eat healthy, and make healthy food choices. However, the first step is buying healthy foods, which is sometimes an easy part of a healthy diet. Perhaps goji berries, free-range eggs, wild salmon and hemp milk filled your grocery bags, yet now, they stand untouched in your fridge because …
The perfect diet: Is there one? Yes, it is your own perfect diet, and not your best friends or even what your doctor may suggest. Yet, it can be overwhelming, and I completely understand that. We are bombarded with information about all the different types of diets: inflammation, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, gluten-free and everything in …
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What if you’ve overindulged during the holidays? Now what? The holiday season is about celebrating with family and friends and holiday treats. It’s good to enjoy spending more time with your loved ones this time of year, but sometimes, we overindulge a bit and forget to listen to our bodies, which clearly tells us to …
Being gluten-free during the holidays proved complicated; however, I quickly realized the importance of avoiding it! In medical school, I decided to eliminate gluten from my diet. It wasn’t too hard as I was in a very supportive environment and lived in a progressive city with numerous stores offering an assortment of gluten-free food items. …
Everyday Healthy Holiday Tips As the end of the year approaches, these everyday healthy holiday tips are essential to help avoid sickness, over-eating, and fatigue. They look pretty simple, yet they can be easily overlooked, so take note and keep them in your awareness during the holidays. Wash those hands. This one may be easy …
Healthy eating on a budget can be challenging, but here are some genuine ways to bring the healthy into your fridge and pantry when on a budget. Budget. Not a fun word, yet recently, a friend cleverly defined it & my interpretation changed: Baby U Deserve Every Thing And yes, healthy eating can be …
