Health & Nutrition

Do I Have A Food Intolerance?

Do I Have A Food Intolerance?

Do I Have A Food Intolerance? 

Can My Symptoms Actually Be a Food Intolerance?

This is a question I get asked all the time, and so I'm sharing some helpful tips with you today. Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways, and they’re a lot more common than most people think. Although you might not recognize them immediately to be related to food. 

I'm not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening.  If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear of any traces of foods you are allergic to, and speak with your doctor or pharmacist about emergency medication, if necessary.

What we are going to go over today, is an intolerance, meaning you do not tolerate a specific food very well and it causes immediate or chronic symptoms somewhere in the body.

Symptoms can take hours or even days to show themselves. And symptoms can be located just about anywhere in the body.

Because of this, food tolerances can be really tricky to identify. 


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Do You Know Your Body?

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Do You Know Your Body?

Do You Know Your Body?

It might sound like a strange question... but really- do you know your body? 

Do you know what makes you feel good? Do you know what makes you feel bad? Or do you just push on through your day or week and not really pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you? 

Let's dive into this a bit more, because I think its REALLY important. 

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Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

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Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

As you already know, drinking water is VERY important. But why and how much? We'll talk about it all today. 

Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all.

Water is needed for every cell and function in your body.

  • Water is a huge part of your blood.

  • It cushions your joints

  • Aids digestion.

  • It helps stabilize your blood pressure and heart beat.

  • It helps to regulate your body temperature. 

  • Helps maintain electrolyte (mineral) balance.

  • And that's just a few of its roles.

On the other hand, dehydration can cause a lot of problems.  

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Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

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Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

Watermelon & Lime Coconut Water Recipe

This recipe is PERFECT as a post exercise recovery drink. Refreshing and full of the nutrients you need after a work out. 

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water

  • 2 cups watermelon

  • ½ tsp lime juice

  • 1 dash salt

  • 1 cup ice

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

 
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