Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer
Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Why is that? Is it to increase their nutrition? To help make them easier to digest? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic acid is naturally present in most seeds, nuts, grains and legumes; it is the plant’s storage form of the mineral phosphorus […]
Read morePaleo Diet 101
You have more than likely heard of the “paleo” diet. It was the world’s most popular diet in 2013 and still has many devotees to this day. But what is it exactly? Is it just a fad? Is it right for you? Scientist and “Paleo Mom” Sarah Ballentyne, Ph.D. defines it as: “The Paleo diet […]
Read moreHow Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?
Ugh, the words “blood sugar.” For a lot of people it conjures up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections. Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. To fuel your brain and muscles you need the right balance of sugar in your blood. The thing is, it […]
Read moreHow Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?
When we hear about ‘vitamins’ we think about how they are super-important for our health. But vitamin D is special. As it is difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D deficiency is a very common problem. So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get […]
Read moreAdrenal Fatigue: What Is It?
Tired? Stressed? Can’t sleep? Craving sugar? All of the above can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a massive impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or “HPA Axis Dysregulation,”) is a popular theme lately. […]
Read moreThe Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain
If there was ever a call for “digestive health,” this is it! Yeah, it’s true. Your “second brain” is your gut. There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the wondrous influence your gut microbes can have, it’s no wonder that […]
Read moreThe Coconut Oil Craze – Should I Jump on the Bandwagon Too?
Yes you should. (end of post haha). But you are probably wondering what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And which type is best for you? Let’s jump into some of the fascinating research and find out. Coconut oil is a special kind of fat Coconut oil is fat and […]
Read moreThe Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners
You probably already know the negative effects on your health when you eat too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soft drinks, lollies, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. There is added sugar hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store and we don’t even know it. Yes, when […]
Read moreRaw vs. Cooked – Which Contains More Vitamins and Minerals?
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t super critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is for people with vitamin and mineral deficiencies (or “insufficiencies”). These deficiencies […]
Read moreIs My Poop Normal?
Yep, I’m going there! (And surely you sometimes wonder anyway right?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and often even emotional, health. You may get a bit of constipation or have diarrhoea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree with you,” or sometimes when you’re super-nervous about something. And what about […]
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