Why We Crave
We’ve all experienced the irresistible pull of food—whether it’s eating past the point of satiety, scarfing a sleeve of Oreos after dinner, or mindlessly plowing through a bag of chips—even when we’re full, or choosing “junk” instead of the healthy option. And while the common refrain around these choices is that we’re lacking willpower, that’s actually not the case. Our brain’s natural reward system, as well as our physiology, easily override logical, healthful choices by de
Reverse Insulin Resistance Naturally
Insulin resistance affects approximately 1 in 3 American adults. And it’s exactly what it sounds like—when your cells become less...
The Truth Behind Food Labelling
In an earlier blog, we explored how to sus out hidden sugar on nutrition labels . But it’s not just the nutrition labels that we should...
Combat SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth)
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you have most definitely heard of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). But what...
Your Body OFF Sugar
The average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t have a sweet tooth” or “I know I...
Spotlight on Success: Lauren Buckley
Amidst her busy and often stressful days, 38-year-old full-time counselor and mother of two Lauren Buckley realized that she just wasn’t...
Managing Menopausal Munchies
Menopause—as well as perimenopause, the years before your period actually stops—can be a very challenging time for lots of women. There...
"Healthy" Food that are Unhealthy
Navigating the world of healthy eating can be tough. Not only is there a ton of conflicting information out there as well as sneaky...
Spotlight on Success: Kathy Campbell and Carl Schwind
Kathy and Carl embarked on the 28-DAY CLEANSE & DETOX Program together, but for very different reasons. Carl realized he couldn’t make...
Chocolate: Friend or Foe?
It may come as a surprise, but chocolate isn’t something I tell my clients to shy away from. While it can get a bad rap as an...
Tune Up Your Taste Buds
Many people like me, who grew up on processed foods, struggle with the fact that healthy foods simply don’t taste as good. Despite...
Sweeteners - From Worst To Best
If you struggle with sugar like me (I am a self-proclaimed sugar-o-holic), we are not alone. It’s a cultural problem, with the average...
The Surprising Science Behind Sugar Cravings
When it comes to getting out of “sugar jail,” is it simply a matter of willpower—or something more complex? As it turns out, it takes...
Hidden Sugar's Bitter Truth
The average American consumes nearly 20 teaspoons of sugar a day—well over the limit of six teaspoons for women and nine teaspoons for...