Health & Nutrition

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Hide the Candy!!!

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Hide the Candy!!!

Hide the candy!!!

The day after Halloween is when the sugar rush is finally over in many households and just getting going in many others! What's the best thing to do with all that candy? .... Get rid of it!

Having sugar filled treats sitting around the house is just asking for trouble. If you can convince yourself to make them go away, you will not be tempted, you will not have them to turn to when you feel snacky, and you will not have them catching your eye when you open the cupboard.

If you are ready to ditch the sugar, or want to see if you can do it, then take this Energy Boosting 5 Day Sugar Free Challenge and kick the habit. Its free to sign up, and can help you with ideas of how to replace your sugary foods, and get over the sugar addiction.

Water- And Why You Probably Need To Drink More

Water- And Why You Probably Need To Drink More

WATER- AND WHY YOU PROBABLY NEED TO DRINK MORE

Water is the most important substance on earth and in the human body. We all know its important to drink water. But why? And how much is enough? 

Let's start with the WHY?

  • Have you ever heard: by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated?! Its true!
  • Your body is made of about 60 % water! Its important for all functions from digestion to detox to circulation and nerve function. Sweating, urine and tears all mean that as it comes in, it also leaves. 
  • You do get some replacement of liquid in food, but its likely not even half the amount you need. 
  • Dehydration affects how well your body works. Without enough water, you can feel sluggish, headachy or tired. Its also affecting all of your organs and their function. Drinking more water give you energy, a more clear mind, and a happier mood!

10 Superfoods you should be eating!

10 Superfoods you should be eating!

10 SUPERFOODS YOU SHOULD BE EATING!

Have you been hearing about superfoods lately? Wondering if you should be eating some of them? The answer is YES. Remember, everything you put in your body counts- good and bad. Superfoods help to get you ahead of the game. They are SUPER in the sense of having more benefit per bite than any other foods nutritionally. Superfoods are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. There are many exotic superfoods, but might not be practical if you don't know where to buy or how to eat them!

Ready to give some a try? Check out these 10 easy to include superfoods below. 

  1. Avocado- Great source of healthy fats, Vitamin C and E. Guacamole is one of my favorite snacks. Click HERE for my yummy recipe. Also great in salads, on toast or in your smoothie! 

Eat Healthy This Summer- Even On Holidays

Eat Healthy This Summer- Even On Holidays

EAT HEALTHY THIS SUMMER- EVEN ON HOLIDAYS

For those of us with a short summer(Canadians and anyone else up north), we want to make the best of it. We head to the patios for a cold beer, we have BBQ's, we celebrate Friday by being outside in the evening summer sun and best of all, we take road trips. 

Because of all those fun things, it's easy to snack on chips, eat ice cream, have slurpees and eat easy, fast food (most of which isn't really even food).  This can lead to energy highs and lows, feeling tired, bloated or grumpy- not the best way to start off on your holiday!

Let's talk about road trips- I bet at some point this summer, you pack the car full of coolers, camp chairs and books, and sit for hours on end headed for your summer/ lake/ beach holiday? So, what should you pack?