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nutritionFacts

How to Read the New Nutrition Facts Tables

Do you ever look at the Nutrition Facts tables? Do they help you decide which foods to buy or not? Do the numbers even make sense? To be honest, I don’t think it’s that the most user-friendly or helpful tool. But it’s good to understand it since it’s here to stay. Let me give you …

5 natural ways to deal with bloating

How to Improve Gut Health

Do you believe your overall health is based on your gut health? What about allergies, pain, and moods – are they related to gut health? You probably guessed the answer is a resounding “yes!” The health of your gut affects everything else in your body. Your gut health is based on the integrity of its …

Breakfast Foods

Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods

Are you a breakfast eater?  Or dare I ask are you a “healthy” breakfast eater?  Maybe you need some inspiration for a few great breakfast foods.  Maybe you don’t have time and you need some healthy ideas for “grab and go” mornings – who doesn’t ever run short on time in the mornings? Maybe you’re …

Cholesterol

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

Are you just about done with everyone’s “obsession” with cholesterol?  Do you already know that cholesterol is not all bad, in fact there is “good” cholesterol? Well, here it is.  Let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol” because it’s not.  Depending on which of its …

Slow Metabolism

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

If you’ve gained weight and/or feel cold and tired it may just be that you have a slow metabolism. The next question of course is “why is my metabolism slow”? Well, that’s a great question!  Since your metabolism is how your body takes food and oxygen and uses it to fuel all of its biochemical …

baby-sleep

Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Oh, that elusive sleep.  That time to relax and regenerate.  To heal and repair.  If you need that coffee or two (or three) every morning you may get some very useful tips in this post. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert.  Lack of sleep can contribute …

hot coffee

Coffee – Who can drink and who should avoid?

Coffee is healthy. Coffee is not healthy. Drink it. Avoid it. Why all the confusion? If you want to know whether you should drink coffee or avoid it, today’s post is for you. Coffee affects different people differently. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Is this you? What …

Woman Eating

Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

We all do it.  Sometimes the amazing aroma and delicious flavour gets the best of us.  Especially if we’re a bit on the hungry (or hangry) side. I’m talking about overeating at meals.  This can have a big impact on our weight, energy levels, and overall health and well being.  Of course our body needs …

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What is Metabolism?

Do “calories” really count?  Well, yes they do, but they’re not the only thing that matters when it comes to how much you weigh and how much energy you have.  In other words it’s all about your metabolism. In a nutshell metabolism is how you take in oxygen and food and use them for energy, …