I love this quote by Dr. Mark Hyman…“Food has the power to heal us. It is the most potent tool we have to help prevent and treat many of our chronic diseases.” Now, keeping in that in mind, let me ask you…if you owned a Ferrari, would you fill it up with unleaded gasoline? Heck, no! That Ferrari is an intricately made, very expensive and high-powered machine. You’d only use the premium fuel…well, if you want it to last, that ...
Life Is Lived in the Moment
It's rare that my sweet husband, Josh, shares his heart and thoughts publicly. I'm usually the only one who benefits from his wisdom and advice. However, after a series of bribes and possibly begging, he publicly shares his perspective on what it was like to walk through cancer with our son to try and offer hope and guidance to other dads or partners also navigating this crazy hard journey. I cried when I read it because I not only ...
Guest Post: 3 Ways To Improve Your Fertility Health
Infertility is certainly something you’ve heard about. Perhaps you’ve struggled with it or have even walked a friend through the heartbreak. I’ve also shared here about some of the ways you can help. However, in light of so many questions, comments and the many emails I’ve received about preparing for pregnancy, I asked my dear friend and fertility expert, Justine Campbell, to share. Justine’s not only experienced in working with clients ...
Should You Detox? Here’s How to Know
“Should I detox?” “How do I detox?” These are two questions I hear often. And honestly, it doesn’t surprise me because the word 'detox' is thrown around so loosely these days. I’ve found that this concept brings about so much confusion and misunderstanding. I even posted on Facebook asking people what came to mind when they heard the word, “detox.” Of the 87 responses, the two most common answers were “alcoholic” and “juice ...
Protein-Packed Banana Pancakes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Here’s why… Maintains Healthy Weight: The foods you eat to “break-your-fast” determine the type of fuel your body takes in and the kind of nutrients it will be more sensitive to. Therefore, if you “break-your-fast” with fat, it will be much easier for your cells to utilize and effectively burn fat. Supports Good Energy Levels: The foods you eat in the morning lay the foundation for ...
“Low-Fat” is Making You Fat & Sick + 3 Myths About Fat
Thanks to fantastic marketing and our addiction to sugar, we’ve fallen into the trap of misguided nutrition! And unfortunately for many, it’s making us fat and sick. In 1977, the government began telling Americans to eat less fat. They “believed fat was leading to heart disease, obesity and high cholesterol.” Then, in the mid-1980s, the production of low-fat products began replacing the fat in the product with carbohydrates and sugar. Of ...
Guest Post: 3 Tips to Safely Detox in All Stages of Life
Many of you have asked if it's safe to detox when pregnant, while nursing, during chemotherapy, when taking other medication, when battling chronic disease and on and on. So, I asked my sweet friend and expert, Nicci Culver, to share how you can safely detox...no matter your stage of life or what health challenge you walking through. Nicci is a nurse, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and an expert in helping people detox through nutrition, ...
