Gut Health Essentials
If you’re here, you’re likely aware of how crucial gut health and digestion are—not only for feeling your best but also for maintaining your energy levels, managing the rate of aging, supporting hormone function, reducing inflammation, and controlling skin issues and weight, especially during midlife. This journey is about more than just avoiding bloating or […]
Gut Health Matters: The Secret to Metabolism, Hormones, and Weight Loss
Gut Health 101: Why does good gut health matter? You may have heard a lot of buzz about gut health lately but what does it really mean? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Today we’ll take a trip down the digestive tract and see why gut health matters, especially when it comes […]
Thirsty for Solutions: Natural Remedies for Dry Mouth
As a nutritionist, I often work with clients who experience dry mouth. It’s a common issue, and it can be very uncomfortable. But the good news is that there are plenty of natural solutions that can help. In this article, I’ll explain what dry mouth is, why it happens, how it affects your body and […]
Chew On This: The Connection Between Nutrition and Dental Health
Today I want to dive into the importance of focusing on the food you eat and how it directly impacts the state of your teeth. You see, nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal dental health, and by making mindful choices about what you put in your mouth, you can actively support the well-being […]
Green Tea for Weight Loss and Health
I am always on the lookout for nature’s gifts to enhance our well-being. Today, I share with you the amazing benefits of green tea – a honoured elixir celebrated for its help with weight loss, appetite control, increased energy and overall health. Metabolism Boost: Green tea’s antioxidants (catechins) can rev up your metabolism. This means […]
The Fear of Change – Harnessing the Power of Your Mind
When it comes to a health quest or nutrition protocol, what I find happens is we come into a new version of ourselves with high expectations that something is going to be radically different because we are motivated to make a change. Oftentimes, that change comes from pain that drives us to make some kind […]
Why We Are Overweight & Overeating
As much as I talk about nutrition, how we balance the body, and how we get to our ideal weight, I don’t often talk about the reason why we actually get here. The whole basis of why are we overweight is because we overeat. It’s simple math. The only reason that our body stores fat […]
The Importance of Balanced Blood Sugar for Midlife Women
What is Blood Sugar and How Does it Affect the Body? As a midlife woman, you may be familiar with the challenges of balancing your hormones, mood, metabolism, weight, and energy. But did you know that your blood sugar plays a crucial role in all of these areas? Blood sugar, or glucose, is the […]
How Stress Affects Hormones
When it comes to hormones, one very important thing is often overlooked. Most people think about estrogen, testosterone or progesterone when they think of hormone issues. They often think a hormonal imbalance is a fluke or a genetic issue, but there is a player that can make everything a mess. STRESS is a major key […]
Haven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here’s why…. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There’s definitely more to the story than just what you’re eating, right? A […]
What Do Hormones Do?
Hormones are chemical messengers and without them, proper functioning in our body does not occur. They control everything from reproduction, digestion, metabolism, emotions and even hunger and satiety. When our hormones function properly, we feel great and when they don’t, we can have health issues that make us miserable. Think of Susan (or maybe Susan […]