Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Many of you know how passionate I am about teaching about gut health and the colon! It is
How to Eat Your Way to A Healthy Heart
The first step in preventing heart disease is to eat a healthy diet. Increase your consumption of whole foods rich in plant molecules that
#becauseofmom
Most moms play a major role in the life of a young competitive athlete. The Sochi Olympics has brought back many memories of my
Sochi and Living the Dream
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics have begun. I have gained so many lifelong benefits from my own experience as a competitive athlete (swimmer). Things
Sunburn Remedies
Want to know my sunburn remedies? Even though it is FREEZING in a lot of parts of the USA, my husband is fishing in
Food Addiction – PART 2
Is Food Addiction real? Here are some of the scientific findings confirming that food can, indeed, be addictive: Sugar stimulates the brain’s reward centers
Food Addiction – PART 1
There are diagnostic criteria for substance dependence or addiction. Let’s examine the research and the similarities between high-sugar, energy-dense, fatty and salty processed junk
Koala Fun Fact
What do Koalas eat? Koalas eat eucalyptus leaves. If they don’t find any of them, they will not eat. The oil found in the
New Year’s Resolutions
Do you make a resolution on New Year’s Eve? If so, you’re in good company! Forty five percent of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions,
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