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A Complete Guide to Understanding Calories

When people talk about dieting, they often talk about cutting calories. But what are calories exactly? Read my complete guide to understanding calories to find out. Who knows, you may not be consuming enough!

You've probably seen various diet plans that promise success as long as you follow their suggested calorie limit.

Calorie-based diets are founded on a simple transfer of energy. You measure how much energy goes into your body, then compare that to how much energy you burn.

While this seems like a sensible plan to get in better shape, many people still struggle when counting calories. Read my complete guide to understanding what calories are and how they affect your health to stay informed about the characteristics of calories so that you can utilize them properly.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloFebruary 13, 2018Lifestyle, Calories, Nutritionist, Weight Management Comment

5 Actionable Steps to Balancing Your Blood Sugar Levels Naturally

Do you get tired and have no energy after a meal?

Do you experience a mid-afternoon energy slump?

Do you have difficulty focusing, get irritable or cranky for no reason?

Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes?

Do you want to prevent such a diagnosis in the future?

If so, read on to discover what a blood sugar imbalance looks and feels like, the problems associated with blood sugar imbalances, and why you should care.

I will also provide practical steps you can begin today, to help control your blood sugar levels naturally.

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, Digestive HealthKelly AielloFebruary 7, 2018Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Fatigue, Cravings, Brain Fog, Sugar, Insulin Comment

The Application of Mindfulness in Daily Eating

Present-day life has stressful demands, and so to keep up we multitask, aided by ubiquitous technology, we're always ready to tweet, text and email. While our devices have encouraged people to do more tasks simultaneously research paints a different picture and it's that multitasking is actually less productive, reduces performance and devastates the brain and body. If you consider multitasking a buzzword for a state of constant interruption then this shouldn’t land as a surprise.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloJanuary 31, 2018Meditation, Mindfulness, LifestyleComment

The Gluten-Free Controversy PART 2 - Why is Everyone Suddenly Allergic to Gluten?

Have you noticed increasingly more people are trying to avoid gluten? Have you ever wondered why?

Does it seem like everyone around you is suddenly allergic to gluten?
Do you wonder if you should give up gluten?
How do you know if going gluten-free is right for you?

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 25, 2018Gluten, Wheat, Celiac, Alzheimer's, InflammationComment

The Gluten-Free Controversy: Does Gluten-Free Mean “Healthy”?

Have you noticed that increasingly more and more people are trying to avoid gluten?

Have you wondered if gluten-free products are healthy?

Have you given up gluten or been wondering if you should?

Read this week’s blog post to discover the real truth behind gluten-free products and what you should look for when shopping gluten-free.

If you are trying to live a life without gluten, it may be exciting to see more gluten-free options available to you every day. But be aware that not all gluten-free products are created equal. Please be mindful that many of them are still processed and contain unhealthy ingredients, making them not such a “healthy” alternative. Read on to find out more!

Conditions, Lifestyle, Brain Health, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 17, 2018Health, Gluten, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Celiac, Neuronutrition, Food Sensitivities, InflammationComment

Benefits of Seeing a Nutritionist

If you're having trouble kickstarting healthy habits, it may be time to see a certified nutrition specialist. Here are the benefits of seeing one.

A certified nutrition specialist is well qualified to advise people on their nutritional needs. Prevention, they say, is better than cure. But people sometimes manage to wait until there is a condition to manage.

You know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and you know you should drink 2 litres of water every day. You are slim and your nutrition tips come from your favourite celebrity. Why would you need a certified nutrition specialist? In spite of the availability of knowledge, most people still exceed recommended trans fats and sugar levels. And most beliefs you have about your nutrition are myths.

If you're having trouble kickstarting healthy habits this new year, it may be time to see a certified nutrition specialist. Read on to discover the benefits of seeing one today.

Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloJanuary 10, 2018Health, Lifestyle, NutritionistComment

Health Over Indulgence

Health Over Indulgence: It's Time to Choose Health

It's one thing to indulge occasionally. It's quite another to eat a nutrient-poor diet every day. Together, let's choose health overindulgence. Find out how!

As we welcome this new year and all the opportunities we hope it brings, we reflect on what is good in our lives along with what could be better. We abandon the past and hope for only good fortune, peace, and love for ourselves and the ones around us.

We also often think about change. We ponder what has not served us in the past and what improvements we would like to see in the future. A new year provides a new slate and the opportunity to start fresh. To grow. To change. To love better. To live better. To feel better.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJanuary 3, 2018Lifestyle, HealthComment

Meal Planning Services Now Available!

Are you too busy to eat healthy?

Does it feel like cooking healthy meals takes too much effort and you just don’t have time to figure out what to eat?

Do your cravings get the best of you and throw you off track?

Do you have a food allergy that makes it hard to figure out what to eat?

If you’ve tried and failed to get your eating habits in check, then you know how frustrating trying to eat healthier can be. You work so hard but feel exactly the same week after week. You probably wonder, what am I doing wrong?

Undereating, overeating, or failing to properly balance your meals can make it impossible to make progress. Dieting, starving or depriving yourself can do much more harm than good. Choose either an Anti-inflammatory meal plan, one for Diabetes, or one for optimal Cognitive Function.

Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Sides & Snacks, Lifestyle, Conditions, OtherKelly AielloDecember 28, 2017Whole Foods, Weight Management, Paleo, Pregnancy, Neuronutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low FODMAP, Diabetes, LifestyleComment

How to Hack a Cold Naturally

Learn 3 easy steps to hack your way through cold and flu season this winter. The first is…

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that quenches free radicals and speeds wound healing, in addition to being necessary for collagen formation.

When we start to feel a cold or flu coming on, vitamin C will give our virus-fighting immune system a boost. It is found in citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemons, mangos, papayas, oranges, and pineapples, as well as in green vegetables like asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, and kale.

In supplement form, a buffered vitamin C is unlikely to cause stomach upset, while Ester-C is easily absorbed. In either form, vitamin C helps other antioxidants keep their potency and helps their absorption in the body.

Conditions, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloDecember 21, 2017Hacks, Vitamin C, Garlic, Zinc, Bone Broth, Whole FoodsComment

Choose THIS Over THAT

For anyone interested in switching to a whole-food-based eating plan, it can be overwhelming.

The first challenge lies in giving up some of your favourite foods. The second challenge becomes what you can eat instead.

Whether you have chosen to follow more of a Paleo, ketogenic, plant-based, or low-carb high-fat eating plan or if you are simply looking to improve your overall diet for general health benefits, the healthy food swap guide below should provide plenty of healthier options for you.

Conditions, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloDecember 13, 2017Whole Foods, Weight Management, Meal Plans, DetoxComment

Chocolate Vegan Bliss Balls

The recipe for my Chocolate Vegan Bliss Balls has made me the best friend of many! They are so decadent, delicious, and purely sinful. But at the same time, they are made with wholesome nutritious ingredients and are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan!

Desserts, LifestyleKelly AielloDecember 6, 2017Vegetarian, Paleo, Vegan, Chocolate, Recipe, PMS, NeuronutritionComment

Why Detox: Part 2

Now that you should have a better understanding of what a detox is, who benefits and signs it’s time for a detox, lets dive into How you come off one, Natural Foods that cleanse the liver every day, and actionable steps you can take to keep you eating clean.

If you need a refresher on why you may want to detox, see Part 1 of my Why Detox? Series.

Lifestyle, Other, ConditionsKelly AielloNovember 29, 2017Detox, Whole Foods, Sleep, LifestyleComment

Food Cravings: How Biochemical Mechanisms May Be the Real Problem

Would you believe your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with willpower? Would you believe your food choices are controlled by mechanisms within your hedonic brain? You see, humans evolved in an environment of food scarcity. It is ingrained within each one of us to seek out the most nutrient dense, satisfying foods and eat more than our energy needs require. We actually have built-in biological mechanisms that cause us to seek out high-density nutrient-rich foods to help us survive periods of starvation. After all, hunter-gatherers often experienced stretches of time where no food was available. In order to survive, they would naturally be drawn to nutrient-dense, satisfying food. And when food was abundant, they could eat more than required.

Other, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloNovember 23, 2017Cravings, Depression, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, HacksComment

Why Detox: Part 1

You might be surprised… In PART 1 of this series, I will explain what it really means to do a nutritional detox, Who should be completing a detox program, and what you could expect during a holistic detox.

irst let me start you off with the basics. A detox or cleanse is a way to help our body “clean house”. Even if we eat a “clean” diet most of the time, we are constantly bombarded by environmental pollutants, EMF, and chemicals in household cleaning agents or skin care products. All these pollutants are toxic to our cells. Thankfully, our bodies are equipped with natural mechanisms to get rid of these foreign invaders. However, should our exposure be greater than our systems can handle, toxins start to build up. If we don’t “flush out the pipes” from time to time, that toxin build-up can contribute to many types of illness.

Other, Lifestyle, ConditionsKelly AielloNovember 14, 2017Detox, Pregnancy, LifestyleComment

The 4 Biggest Sugar Detox Myths Debunked

Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox,” you may automatically think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term gains.

The truth is, a detox doesn’t have to involve any of the above—and if you detox in a healthy, supportive manner, you can achieve lasting results in weight loss, energy gain and full-body health.

The following are four myths you may have heard about detoxing. Understandably, these myths may cause you to be hesitant to try a detox.

Keep reading to find out the truth behind these myths and why detoxing might be just what your body is craving.

Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloNovember 5, 2017Sugar, Detox, LifestyleComment

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Do you get tired and have no energy after a meal?

The recipe for my Chocolate Vegan Bliss Balls has made me the best friend of many! They are so decadent, delicious, and purely sinful. But at the same time, they are made with wholesome nutritious ingredients and are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan!