Perhaps concerns about Alzheimer’s, dementia or depression might be casting a shadow on your thoughts. In a world where our cognitive abilities play a pivotal role in our personal and professional lives, it is not surprising this may be a concern. Discover the vital connection between TBI recovery and neuronutrition. Learn how proper nutrition can expedite brain healing and minimize cognitive deficits.
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You’ve probably heard that your gut is considered your “second brain” and that the gut-brain connection is real.
But did you realize that many brain issues stem from gut issues?
Did you also know that people with poor gut health often suffer from poor brain health?
It’s not uncommon for people dealing with food intolerances, IBS, bloating, or constipation to also experience brain fog, anxiety, memory issues, or mental fatigue.
But why is that? And, more importantly, what can be done about it?
Be sure to read this week’s blog to find out!
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Are you an adult who still deals with the embarrassing effects of acne?
Have you ever wondered what was triggering your unsightly breakouts?
Have you ever noticed acne tends to appear when your stress levels run high?
If so, you may not be imagining things. In fact, you may not even be surprised to hear that our skin’s health is a reflection of what’s happening under the surface; in terms of gut health, stress levels, and hormones.
Eczema can be a manifestation of food intolerances.
Rashes can indicate an over-reactive immune system.
And acne can mean your hormones are out of whack.
What can cause our hormone levels to change? Many things - including stress. This week, we’ll dive into how stress and hormone levels can affect our skin, specifically in terms of acne.
Then we’ll give you some tips about what you can do about it.
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There’s no doubt that we’re going through scary times right now. Many of us are still unsure of what to do; do we remain separated from each other, hidden in our homes, waiting for news that the current COVID-19 epidemic has passed?
If you are feeling afraid and powerless, I’d like you to know that there is something you can do. You can be proactive with your own health and fortify your body and immune system so that should you contract any virus or illness, you may be able to shorten its duration and minimize your symptoms.
This means you have power now.
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Do you or someone you love have diabetes or are worried about it?
I received such an overwhelming response with my recent blog post on how to know if your blood sugar is out of whack that I decided to create a follow-up, focusing on how to feed diabetes.
Most people recognize the importance of managing blood sugar levels but often fall short when trying to manage it themselves. So this week, let me help.
Read on to discover a nutritionist’s guide on feeding diabetes.
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Is your child a finicky eater?
Have you ever wondered if there was something you could to do to help your child learn and function better?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! This week, I’d like to share an article with you that I wrote for Nature’s Fare Markets. It appeared in the September/October edition of their magazine - The Good Life. Packed with important information about child’s brain health and development, I also wanted to share the article with you.
So keep reading to discover how you can help support your child’s brain health with the right supplements.
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Do any of these sound familiar?
You constantly crave sugary foods
You have a hard time sleeping through the night
You have difficulty staying focused or concentrating
You get super irritable if you miss a meal
You feel better after eating
You cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try
You get tired for no reason and often feel sluggish
You have an insatiable thirst and have to use the bathroom a lot
If this sounds like you, you definitely need to read this week’s blog post!
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Probiotics are getting more and more well-known for their health-promoting benefits. And the research showing the importance of our gut microbes is growing every day.
Did you know that what you eat feeds not only you, but your probiotics, too?
It’s true!
Those little “gut bugs” need to eat a healthful diet, just like you do. The good news is that the foods that are healthy for you are also healthy for them. And, because they’re microbes, they can digest foods that we can’t, like dietary fibre.
The foods that feed probiotics are called “prebiotics.” And this post is the 101 on what you need to know about both probiotics and prebiotics.
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Do you love pasta, crackers, white bread, ice cream, and donuts?
Do you enjoy a morning bowl of breakfast cereal?
Do you love deep fried foods or anything from fast food restaurants?
Most of us do, but here’s the real question… do you eat these foods regularly?
If so, you may be on the road the diabetes!
The good news is, you can stop diabetes from developing and reverse pre-diabetes! Let me show you how in this week’s blog where you’ll discover how to properly eat a pre-diabetic diet and reverse your path before it's too late.
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Stress? Did someone say stress?
Are you a stress eater?
When you’re surrounded by insurmountable stress and worry, do you find yourself reaching for sugar? (Insert hand raise here!) Have you ever wondered why that may be?
Read this week’s post to discover why your sugar cravings may be out of control right now and, more importantly, what you can do about it!
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I get it. This is a strange and unprecedented time that we, along with the entire world, are navigating at the moment.
Times are stressful and uncertain. You may be trying to figure out how to occupy the kids, manage your time, get some long-overdue cleaning done, and figure out what to make for dinner.
It’s also likely that there are half-empty shelves and picked-through produce at your local grocery store. The food that you were hoping to pick up may no longer be available. Now what? What do you make for dinner tonight?
This is where I come in.
This week, I’d like to offer up some recipes for easy home-cooked meals that can be made using foods you likely have in your pantry. I’ll also include some suggestions as to how you can amend the recipes based on what foods are actually on your shelves. Hopefully, this will provide you with a renewed sense of excitement in the kitchen.
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The term "leaky gut" has been thrown around a lot lately.
Do you think you may have one? How do you know? And if you do, what can you do about it?
Leaky gut can be linked to many different conditions; especially ones related to the gut and chronic inflammation. While there may not be one definitive test to diagnose a leaky gut just yet, there are some known dietary and lifestyle factors that can make it better or worse.
In this week’s blog post, I’ll dive into those factors right after telling you a bit about what it is, how it occurs, and what some of the common symptoms are.
Plus, you’re in for a treat this week. I’m also sharing one of my favourite chicken broth recipes that is slow-cooked and oh so comforting!
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Fuzzy brain? Feeling distracted or exhausted?
Unable to perform at school or work? It's common to feel this way from time to time, but if you're experiencing brain fog on a regular basis, it could be related to what you're eating or drinking.
In order to beat brain fog, there are some foods that you need to avoid. Find out what foods cause brain fog that may be preventing you from staying clear and gaining a competitive edge in life.
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Remember when P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps hit the food scene? They were certainly a hit. And since that time, lettuce has become a culinary rock star when it comes to wraps and healthier eating. Yes. Lettuce. Lettuce isn’t only for salads any more... it’s now considered a "bun" and a "tortilla.”
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How does an unhappy gut equate to an unhappy brain? I’m sure you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis by now.
But just how closely linked is the health of our gut to the health of our brain? How can one affect the other? And, most importantly, how can we use the health of our gut to improve that of our brain?
Keep reading to find out!
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