The Protein Puzzle Aug 12, 2023

A question I often get is, “So, how much protein do I need?” This is often followed by, “Is it healthier to be vegan or vegetarian?”

To answer the first question, it depends. As we grow older, our bodies gradually decline in muscle mass and strength. After the age of 35 or 40 for instance, we lose ...

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Why you might be constantly fatigued. Aug 12, 2023

Fatigue is a common complaint I hear from my clients. There are many causes of fatigue, ranging from poor sleep, low thyroid, low cortisol, toxicity and stress to inflammation, anemia, depression, hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. One factor that is often overlooked that is linked to...

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This Thanksgiving, how many greens will be on your menu? Aug 12, 2023

From one holiday to the next, I’m loving the fall! It can be hectic though, no doubt about it. That’s why I highly recommend planning (and delegating) as much as possible. There is no reason you need to do it all.

Especially when it comes to making Thanksgiving dinner. Fortunately, my hubby loves t...

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Halloween (candy) is coming…are you scared? Aug 12, 2023

I LOVE Halloween. Dressing up, taking the kids trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, watching scary movies, all of it. What I don’t love is the idea of tons of candy coming into our home.

Here are a few things I do each year to help us navigate the treats because we want to be able to indulge with...

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Reversing Metabolic Syndrome: One Thing You can Implement Today Aug 09, 2023

You may have heard the term ‘metabolic syndrome’ used here and there, but have no idea what it is. Essentially, when we hear ‘syndrome’ we know it’s usually just a collection of symptoms. In this case, metabolic syndrome according to the Mayo Clinic is a collection of five different symptoms: increa...

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