Andrea and I met in an online group several years ago. (It is not a health group.) Over the last months she also joined my Intermittent Fasting for Women Facebook Group and started sharing some of her story. It is a very encouraging story as you see how she has accomplished over the … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Your Microbiome and Your Diet- Gut Health, Part 2
Most of us are aware that the bacteria in our gut plays an important role in digestion. When the stomach and small intestine are unable to digest certain foods we eat, gut microbes jump in to offer a helping hand, ensuring we get the nutrients we need. In addition, gut bacteria are known to aid the … [Read more...]
Your Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free Grocery List
Products labelled ‘gluten-free’ were, on average, 242% more expensive than regular products in a study detailed in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Gluten-free eating is now relevant to many American households, since many of us are looking for healthy, tasty ways to feed our … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to be More Active and Fit?
We all know we should be more active. Sometimes the question really is how and where? For many folks, the gym is not an option, either because of cost or because it is just too hard to get there regularly. Or if you are a mama with littles or homeschooling, you can't just leave the kids at home … [Read more...]
What is the Gut? – Part 1 Gut Health
All human beings have bacteria in and on their body. In fact, research has shown that the human body is composed of more bacteria than cells. A healthy human body is actually swarming with microorganisms inhabiting every nook and cranny on the body. It is in our gut, the gastrointestinal tract, that we can … [Read more...]
Herbal Teas, Tea, Part 4
Herbal teas are not officially a tea, in and of themselves. Herbal teas are traditional teas infused or blended with other elements such as bark, flowers, roots, and fruits. These added properties have flavor and medicinal benefits. Adding flavors to the tea and the properties of other plants amplifies … [Read more...]