Wellness & Lifestyle

What Makes Broccoli and Kale Superfoods?

What Makes Broccoli and Kale Superfoods?

What Makes Broccoli and Kale Superfoods?

One of the first things I do with my Nutrition clients is to talk about adding in more GOOD for you foods. So don’t skip over this blog if you don’t like veggies. Give it a read and see if I can convince you to include just a few more greens in your day.

Broccoli and kale are often touted to be “superfoods.” And, yes, they really are amazingly healthy for you.

If you’re wondering what exactly is in these green powerhouses that makes them so “super,” I’ve dived into the research to give you some nerdy reasons to make these a staple in your diet.

Regular or Diet Soda - Which One Is Healthier?

Regular or Diet Soda - Which One Is Healthier?

Regular or Diet Soda - Which One Is Healthier?

You don’t have to be a health nut to know that soda/ pop isn’t good for you. But is it really all that bad?

Whether you call it soda or pop, it’s the same thing.

Is it ok to just have it once in a while? And if you’re going to have it, is it better to have the regular ol’ sugar-filled version or the zero calorie “diet” kind?

Well, let’s weigh-in on the facts:

Life “Hacks” of the Longest Lived People

Life “Hacks” of the Longest Lived People

Life “Hacks” of the Longest Lived People

Do you think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again.

Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan.

This has shown to be true in many parts of the world!

Look no further than the people of ‘Blue Zones’ for proof of how powerful everyday habits are when it comes to staying healthy for the long haul.

The Blue Zones are regions around the world where people have very low rates of chronic disease and live longer compared to other populations.

How To Heal Your Leaky Gut

How To Heal Your Leaky Gut

How To Heal Your Leaky Gut

Gut health is a main focus of mine with my clients (for good reason!). They often ask:

How do I know if I have a leaky gut?

How long does it take to heal a leaky gut?

How do I heal my leaky gut?

There’s A LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut.

Afterall, Hippocrates is famously credited with stating that “all disease begins in the gut”.

Several factors are thought to disrupt the normal intestinal environment and contribute to a leaking gut.

But what the heck is a “leaky gut” – and how do I know if mine is actually leaking? (Eww!)