9 Healthy Eating Tips for Back to School

Some of you may be disappointed that those lazy summer days are over as another school year is about to start. Others may be excited to get back into familiar routines and the kids busy again. But regardless of how you feel about the return of a new school year, it is always a great time to kick-start new habits and create better eating routines for the whole family.

To help you get the school year started on the right foot, this week’s blog post includes 9 healthy eating tips to kick the year off right while improving the focus and productivity of everyone in the household.

Neuronutrition, Whole Foods, LifestyleKelly AielloAugust 30, 2018Mental Health, School, Family, Lifestyle, Whole FoodsComment

9 Surprising Benefits of Almond Milk

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!

Whole Foods, Other, ConditionsKelly AielloAugust 23, 2018Recipe, Almonds, Health, Weight Management, KetoComment

TBI and Neuronutrition: How What You Eat Can Help Improve Brain Injuries

How What You Eat Can Help Improve Brain Injuries.

Have you, or someone you love, been the victim of a traumatic brain injury and you feel like its taking too long to recover? If so, then you'll want to read this article and learn how neuronutrition can help speed up the brain's healing process.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, LifestyleKelly AielloAugust 16, 2018TBI, Neuronutrition, Whole Foods, Mental HealthComment

Does your Pet eat better than you?

Many pet foods today use all-natural, quality, organic ingredients with meat derived from animals not treated with hormones or antibiotics. In fact, ingredient lists on packages of pet food read like a health food store advertisement.

Natural. Whole foods. Organic.

With such wholesome foods readily available for our pets, I came to realize that many humans fail to eat as well as their pets. Why is this? Do we not think we deserve to live long, happy, healthy lives, too?

Read this week’s blog post to discover more about why our pets eat better than we do and some life lessons we should all adopt from the family dog.

Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloAugust 9, 2018Family, Pets, LifestyleComment

Dairy Allergy: Which foods contain dairy and what you can eat instead

Do you know which foods contain dairy products and what you can eat instead?

Are you or your child allergic to dairy? If so, what do you do when you’ve been aregular consumer of milk and dairy products then find out that it’s actually making you sick?

To the uninitiated, this may seem like an easy fix… don’t drink milk.

However, it’s much more complicated than that. Many common foods contain dairy or dairy products. In fact, you may be surprised by what they include!

Read on to discover common foods and ingredients that often contain dairy, as well as natural, healthy dairy-free alternatives.

Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloAugust 2, 2018Allergies, Dairy, EggsComment

The Ketogenic Diet: Do’s and Don’t to get it Right plus a Recipe!

Are you thinking of starting the ketogenic diet?

Have you been on the keto diet but find your progress has stalled?

Would you like to get more out of the ketogenic diet than you thought possible?

If so, read this week’s blog post to discover my do’s and don’ts of the ketogenic diet to help you do it right. As an added bonus, I’ve included a quick, easy and delicious keto snack recipe to help you stay right on track!

Lifestyle, DessertsKelly AielloJuly 23, 2018Keto, RecipeComment

Eating Healthy while Travelling this Summer

The sun is shining. School is out for the summer and its holiday season. It’s time to take a break, kick back, and enjoy time with family and friends wherever they may be.

For most of us, travelling is exciting. It means getting away, relaxing, and taking the time to recharge. However, for others, even the thought of travelling can be terrifying. Eating the wrong foods away from home and having to deal with the unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects it brings may discourage these people from venturing away from home in the first place.

Read this week’s blog post to discover my top 9 travel tips to help you maintain healthy eating habits while having fun on vacation this summer, and learn how to avoid the feelings of heaviness, bloat, and fatigue that typically comes with travel.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJuly 19, 2018Health, Travel, HacksComment

The 10 Best Brain Vitamins to Boost Focus and Memory

These are the 10 most essential brain vitamins you should be taking.

Your brain is responsible for a myriad of crucial body and mind functions. It uses up to 25% of food energy and is constantly active, even when you sleep. If you're curious to know what vitamins are good for your brain and can improve your mood, memory, and focus, read this week’s blog post. You’ll discover the 10 most essential brain vitamins you should be taking and why.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloJuly 12, 2018Health, Mental Health, Brain Fog, Performance, Vitamins, LifestyleComment

Allergies vs Food Sensitivities: Are They the Same or Different?

I’m not sure why, but I have been seeing more clients in my practice who are suffering from multiple food sensitivities and allergies.

The other day, one of my clients asked, “What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity?” As this seems to be a growing concern, if one client has this question, many others mustn’t know the difference either.

So this week, I delve into the truth behind food allergies vs. food sensitivities. I’ll also fill you in on the symptoms to look for if you think that you, like so many others, may suffer from food sensitivities.

Other, ConditionsKelly AielloJuly 5, 2018Allergies, Food SensitivitiesComment

Summer Fresh Recipes

I've had lots of folks reach out to me on Instagram and Facebook after last week's blog post on BBQ chicken with veg. So I decided to post a couple more ideas to help you celebrate Canada Day and the Fourth of July.

No matter what side of the border you find yourself on, be sure to unwind with family, friends and some healthy BBQ!

Dinner, Lunch, Sides & SnacksKelly AielloJune 28, 2018Paleo, Keto, Vegetarian, Whole Foods, RecipeComment

11 Natural Ways to Beat Depression

Have you been suffering from depression lately? You may feel like you're all alone, but an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from this disorder.

Depression can make everything difficult - from the smallest everyday tasks to trying to make it through the workday. So, what can you do to pick yourself up and beat your depression?

Keep reading to discover 11 natural ways to beat depression.

Other, Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloJune 14, 2018Mental Health, Depression, Omega-3, Whole FoodsComment

12 Ways to Make Eating Healthy Meals While Pregnant Easier

Maintaining proper nutrition throughout your pregnancy is incredibly important, so check out these 10 ways to make eating healthy meals while pregnant easier.

We all know we need to take care of our bodies with healthy nutrition, but it's particularly crucial when you're eating for two. Many of us can excuse subjecting ourselves to unhealthy food, but when it's a baby we're nourishing, the game is entirely different.

As motivated as you may be, eating healthy is still easier said than done. If you're struggling to find healthy meals while pregnant, these tips may help.

LifestyleKelly AielloJune 7, 2018Pregnancy, Health, Family, MindfulnessComment

How I Hacked my Autoimmune Disease

How I Hacked my Autoimmune Disease and How you can too!

This week’s blog post is special to me, as it relays my story.

I decided it was time to share my personal health journey with you. Read this week’s post to find out about my past health concerns, my diagnosis with a serious autoimmune disease, and what I chose to do about it. So sit back, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy my story!

Lifestyle, Digestive HealthKelly AielloMay 31, 2018Hacks, Autoimmune Disease, Graves Disease, Sugar, Wheat, Gluten, LifestyleComment

Celiac Disease is an Autoimmune Condition: What You Need to Know

May is Celiac disease awareness month.

Celiac disease, an extreme manifestation of gluten sensitivity, occurs when an allergic reaction to gluten causes small intestinal damage. It is the most severe reaction anyone can have to gluten, and is more prevalent than you may think, as most people who have this disease are never actually diagnosed.

For those of you who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, it’s likely that you already know what it is and how it impacts your life. For others, this is the opportunity to learn the truth about celiac disease, symptoms associated with it, and how it manifests itself.

In this week’s blog post, I’ll discuss how celiac disease, an autoimmune condition, may arise, common myths about the disease, and provide you a list of food/ingredients containing gluten that all celiacs must avoid.

Lifestyle, Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloMay 24, 2018Celiac, Lifestyle, Leaky Gut, Dysbiosis, Food Sensitivities, Autoimmune DiseaseComment

The Neurotoxicity of Pesticides

Pesticides, substances used to control unwanted pests, insects, and weeds, are one of the largest groups of toxic chemicals produced, stored, and used in the world. Not only are they designed to control pests through their various mechanisms of action, but they have also proven toxic to non-target organisms - namely humans and beloved pets.

Read this week’s blog to find out how and what you can do about it.

Other, Brain Health, Lifestyle, ConditionsKelly AielloMay 17, 2018Mental Health, Health, Pesticides, GMO, NeurotoxinsComment

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