5 Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderlining obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule what it is bound to while it’s floating […]
Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh
You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let’s look at your waist circumference (well…you look at yours and I’ll look at mine). Waist Circumference […]
Why is My Metabolism Slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism? Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients […]
5 tips for better sleep
Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing. Sleep is this daily thing […]
Coffee – Who can drink it and who should avoid it?
Coffee is one of those things – you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream). You know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). Not to mention the crazy headlines that say […]
Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired
Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten […]
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing. And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn’t always stop there. Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. […]
What is Metabolism?
This word metabolism is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well, technically metabolism is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use […]
Are you always eating…yet never feel satiated?
Introduction A friend of mine who has been struggling with her weight asked me the other day, ‘How is it possible that I can eat a full meal and still be hungry?’ This seems to be a common question so I thought I would take a moment and explain how it is possible to eat […]
Overweight? Your GUT might be at fault, NOT YOU!
Have you ever heard someone say; “You are so lucky to have a fast metabolism; you can eat anything and not put on a pound? I look at food and put on weight.” Based on this statement it sounds as if someone with a slow metabolism is doomed to be overweight all their life whereas […]