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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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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Could our modern lifestyle be preventing us from getting the quality sleep we need?
We all know that getting quality sleep is important - I’m sure you’ve felt the ramifications of a poor night’s sleep the following day (or two).
Last week I shared why sleep is so important to our health and what happens when we sleep. If you missed it, check it out here.
This week, read on to discover the health benefits of quality sleep and what you can do to get a better night’s rest.
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How many hours of sleep do you typically get each night? Do you wake feeling rested?
Sleep accounts for up to 33% of our lives. We know it’s important and feel the ramifications when we don’t get enough. But what exactly happens when we sleep? And how does our sleep affect both our physical and mental health?
Read this week’s post to find out!
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Looking for a healthy way to spruce up your Easter? If so, I urge you to try this recipe for my healthier carrot cake muffins… with cream cheese icing of course.
Once I perfected this recipe, it quickly became a favourite in our household (and that of our friends!).
The recipe is simple, yet the cupcakes are moist and super decadent! No one can resist them!
Not only are they delicious, but they also contain healthy components.
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Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines; It’s a fact.
Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be devastating for our health. This is especially true when it becomes chronic, but even low levels of inflammation on a chronic basis can create problems and lead to disease.
Inflammation is often thought of as the root cause of all disease. This makes sense when you consider that it has been closely linked to obesity, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes - just to name a few.
As I’ve discussed often, inflammation is a vital part of our immune system's response to injury or infection. It’s our body's way of triggering the immune system to spring to action to repair damaged cells or tissues and defend our body against foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria.
Without inflammation, wounds may become septic and infections deadly. But if the inflammatory process continues for too long, or if inflammation occurs in places where it’s not needed, it can become a problem anywhere in our body or brain.
Luckily, a healthy diet and lifestyle can help keep inflammation under control.
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The holidays provide great opportunities - to connect with loved ones, to create lasting traditions, to welcome friends, and to spend some extra time in the kitchen.
But just because we may be cooking or baking (and eating) a little more than usual, we shouldn’t forget about the health of our brain. In fact, there are several seasonings often used this time of year that actually support proper brain health.
Nutrients contained within certain herbs and spices can help sharpen memory, improve sleep, balance blood sugar levels, and reduce stress.
Read on to discover which amazing spices you can use this holiday season and all year long, that both you and your brain will love!
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Are you one of the 21 million Americans who struggle with a mood disorder?
Some mood issues can be attributed to low levels of serotonin in the body. Luckily, there are a number of natural ways to increase your serotonin levels.
Read on to discover some things you should consider when trying to increase your serotonin levels naturally.
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If you have a dairy allergy or are interested in a great milk alternative, look no further. Almond milk has more nutrients than cow’s milk and is easier for most people to digest.
In fact, regular consumers of almond milk may even make it at home. If you have been toying with this idea but need some inspiration and a good recipe, keep reading!
This week, I discuss some interesting facts about almonds and the health benefits they provide. As an added bonus, I’m including my super simple recipe for delicious, and nutritious, homemade almond milk!
