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Everywhere you turn these days it appears there is a new exercise trend and while I’m all for finding different ways to keep moving – there is one way to move that’s free, great for your heart, soul and always accessible – walking! No need for a membership, or special equipment – the best part […]
Feel good foods There are numerous foods linked with enhancing mood, the most famous, of course being chocolate. Dark chocolate in particular is high in the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is one of 10 essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. It serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps the body […]
How many of us have been told that if we burn more calories than we eat, weight loss will be inevitable? How many of us have discovered that this century old philosophy does not seem to apply to our body no matter how hard we work, in this modern world? It drove me to write […]
Most people are aware that alcohol can impact health in a detrimental way when regularly over-consumed. However many people are naive to the extent at which this can occur. Dry July can be the perfect time to assess exactly how alcohol affects you. For you, alcohol may lead to an increase in body fat or […]
We can seek refuge from the confusion of nutritional messages in the media by looking to our ancestors’ diets and lifestyles for guidance. People are returning to their roots in droves, growing their own vegetables and becoming increasingly aware of the perils of processed food. Consider what we can learn from different cultures where the […]
Grow your own vegetables. It can be a wonderfully soul-nourishing activity to grow your own vegetables or at least herbs or greens. Not only will you have the satisfaction of tending your own plants but your grocery bill will shrink as you begin to stock your fridge with fresh produce from your backyard. Buy locally. […]
Your grandma was right about chicken soup! Bone broths contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and amino acids, all nutrients that support great adrenal health, the nervous system, bones, teeth and nails, as well as the immune system. They are budget friendly and are a nourishing way to support people who feel depleted in nutrients or energy. […]
Why eat fermented food? Fermented foods seem to be all the rage lately, but these foods have been a staple in many diets for centuries. The health and type of bacteria present in the gut is the basis for good gut function and health, particularly a healthy immune system. The average person has between two […]
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