Love diet soda but having a tough time giving it up? We still encounter many clients who are addicted to the sweet bubbly taste of diet sodas, often thinking they are doing themselves a favor by choosing a no calorie version over sugar-laden regular sodas. Well it’s...
There is nothing easier than grabbing a granola bar when rushing out the door in the morning. And what could be more convenient than throwing a bar into your bag for a quick afternoon snack? Yup, granola bars are all the rage. Head to any supermarket or health food...
We all know fiber is important. We know it improves digestion, eases constipation, helps prevent heart disease and cancer, regulates blood sugars, contributes to feelings of satiety, provides food for our beneficial gut bacteria and helps manage our weight. In fact,...
When I first heard the term leaky gut years ago, my interpretation was all wrong. I pictured someone who had leaky gut as not being able to control their bowels. I later realized that I was not the only one with this impression. Many times I have brought up the term...
Yesterday was my birthday and it has become a tradition for me to make my own birthday cake. It’s not that nobody offered (my husband and teenager both offered), but I like to experiment and find the healthiest version so I can share it with my clients....
Do you have a tough time controlling your sweet tooth? According to major health organizations and thousands of evidence based studies, excess sugar intake: Depresses the immune system Wreaks havoc on your hormones (NOT cool at anytime but especially during mid-life)...