Is Sugar Really a Problem?
We may consume much more added sugar than we think.
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Healthy Living
Practical holistic nutrition tips, recipes and education for healthy lifestyle to improve energy, manage weight, eat healthy during holidays and events, and stay accountable to your health goals.
Do Saturated Fats Raise Cholesterol?
How to lower your heart disease risk with nutrition February is heart health month so it’s a good time to dispel many of the cholesterol myths. Often our clients come to their appointment with their latest cholesterol labs and have been told that they need to lower their cholesterol to prevent heart disease. They are
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Prebiotics and Prebiotic Foods
Prebiotic Foods Prebiotic foods feed the good “bugs” in your digestive tract to help balance immunity, metabolism, and mood, heal leaky gut and maximize digestion. One type of prebiotic is from resistant starch. Dr. Christian’s article provides more information and tips about resistant starch. Watch for and report any gas or bloating when eating these foods.
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Check Your Fat – Inflammatory Oils
My family started a huge remodel on our house in January of this year. Since then, and since COVID, my family has lived in 6 different places. My kids were set to go to school, then they weren’t, and now they’re back in school (sort-of). Every time we get settled there’s another big change. Most
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The Influence of Habit on Health
Have you developed some unwanted habits that are now getting in the way of your health goals? Eating more sugary foods Increased intake of caffeine or alcohol Not eating enough vegetables Put on some unwanted weight Lost some muscle tone You may have added some new habits to your new routine that aren’t serving you.
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Pandemic Support for Kids
COVID-19 has drastically changed the daily routine for families. With everyone at home and school now conducted online we understand all the challenges first hand. Our recommendations aim to support parents and children during this unprecedented time. Before all else, kids need LOVE and COMFORT. They miss their friends, schools, and routines. They feel your tension and hear
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Healthy AND Delicious Holiday Recipes
Happy Holiday Season! Here are several of our favorite holiday recipes. It’s true – holiday food can be delicious AND healthy. Whether it’s hosting, entertaining house guests or bringing a dish to share, we’ve got a variety of yummy and seasonal recipes to share. And that includes desserts too! Enjoy! Stuffed Squash (from Dr Mark
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Halloween Candy: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
I recently read a report that said Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween each year! Another statistic on Halloween candy said that the average American kid consumes about 3 cups of sugar — that’s almost 170 sugar cubes in a single night! Making smart, healthy decisions about candy on Halloween are
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Healthy Lunchbox Hacks & Snacks
Why Healthy Lunchbox? School has been in session now for several weeks. My picky 5th grader likes to take a lunchbox to school and I started to notice many food items coming back mostly untouched. When questioned, I expected the same usual response about not having time to eat between chatting with his pals, but I
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Choosing a Good Sunscreen
Sun exposure is great for your brain, bones, and skin. It can improve mood and sleep quality plus relieve stress. It provides all these benefits due to its ability to create vitamin D. (Learn more about Vitamin D here.) However, too much sun causes sunburn, blisters and can create flu-like symptoms or headache. Prolonged over-exposure
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