Are My Symptoms Actually a Food Intolerance?
Food intolerances or “sensitivities” to certain foods can affect people in a variety of ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I don’t mean anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that cause an immune system response. Those are often very serious and life-threatening. If you have any allergies it should go without […]
Read moreFive Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love
Quite often the words “weight-loss” and “snacks” appear in the same sentence. But that also usually brings thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” “boring,” and “totally unsatisfying.” Am I Right? How about I help you out and give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious! What is the criteria for […]
Read moreIt’s Time to Name (and shame) the Mental Load!
LADIES! Time to name (and shame) the mental load! The single biggest obstacle / objection / excuse we hear at the gym? I DON’T HAVE TIME! I know, we have platitudes, stories, analogies to smash that excuse: * “I don’t have time” is the adult version of “the dog ate my homework” * You make […]
Read moreAll About Digestive Enzymes
Let me start by saying that not everyone should be taking digestive enzyme supplements; and not all of them are created equal. As someone who works in the health industry, I find that a lot people with digestive issues want to jump straight into using a supplement to combat their issues. Most of the time […]
Read moreThe Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause
During menopause women tend to gain a bit of weight. While this isn’t awesome it is actually pretty common and there are many reasons why. Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause… Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass. Muscle mass uses energy (burns calories) so when there is less muscle mass the body burns less […]
Read moreFoods to Reduce Night Time Hot Flashes
Do you get hot flashes? Are they mostly at night time? Does it feel like your bed is on fire you’re that hot? Let’s fix that and get you some solutions! Before we jump into that, here is some quick info on why hot flashes occur so we can try to effect the […]
Read moreHaven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Heavier?
You are certain that you are not eating any more food than usual and that you haven’t been eating a tonne of junk food but you’re still putting on weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are definitely NOT going crazy! And here’s why. As we you would’ve read in previous blogs the whole “calories in, […]
Read more5 Reasons You Bloat More As You Age, (Especially After Age 45)
Generally speaking bloating is the result of not being able to digest foods properly. These foods that don’t get properly digested feel like they’re just sitting around in your stomach causing discomfort and a feeling of being full and “gassy”. Yes, bloating can happen at any age but it can become more frequent as you’re […]
Read moreMenopausal Women: Do This Before The Meds
Of course, you should listen to what your doctor says. But you should also listen to what your body says. We all know that what you eat and how you move can make a MASSIVE improvement in some of the symptoms of menopause. Not to mention how common it is for ladies to gain weight […]
Read more3 Supplements You Should be Taking if You’re Over 45 Years Old
Yes, while I always say that it’s better to get your nutrients from food first sometimes supplements are necessary. Unfortunately there are just some all-too-common nutrients that we simply don’t get enough of. And they’re absolutely critical to optimal health and wellness. Especially as we age. Here I sifted through the supplements that are available […]
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