For the record, I haven’t always loved spaghetti squash. If I am being completely honest, it wasn’t so long ago that the mere thought would make my gag reflexes go wild. I am sure it had to do with my one and only experience at a dinner where a well meaning friend cooked some up … Read more
Do you listen to the messages your body sends you? Our bodies are magnificent, intelligent manifestations of our being that sends subtle, and not so subtle signals to us every day to let us know when something is not right. When you get a headache, do you instantly pop ibuprofen? Or do you explore the … Read more
ADHD or something else? The instances of attention-deficit/hyperactivity have grown rapidly over the last few years to unprecedented numbers. Is it a case of chronic mislabeling? Is it possible that much of it be attributed to an unhealthy diet? “ADHD” has become a new blanket diagnosis for any behavior issue out of the ‘norm’. A … Read more
Happy Thyroid, Happy Body The thyroid is a little gland that has big functions in the body – it is a major regulator. It has a major impact on nearly every cell in your body. In addition to regulating your weight and metabolism by managing the fat-burning process, thyroid hormones are also required for the … Read more
Ah..food marketing translations. Coles notes version: we are being duped. Food marketing is BIG business – up in the billions big. Even those with the best of intentions have a hard time deciphering the mixed messages. The info-graphic below is a funny rendition depicting the reality of the most common food marketing translations. … Read more
Not all Salt is Created Equal Sodium is a mineral essential to human survival. Some of the core functions of salt in the body include: helps control fluids in the body, impacting blood pressure helps balance electrolytes necessary for muscle and nerve function carries nutrients in and out of cells Common table salt has been … Read more
