Your  microbiome is the regulator of your metabolism and you have more control over it than you may think! A strong, healthy microbiome is one that has the most variety of microbes and to get that variety we need to incorporate a wide variety of foods. Eat food makes its own footprint on our gut. […]

Your gut hosts trillions of microbes. These include bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and protozoa. Freaky yet fascinating fact: Many scientists believe we are made up of more microbe cells than human cells! When in balance, these microbes control inflammation, keep your mood in check, help digest food and uptake nutrients, strengthen your immune system and so much […]

This is the time of year for reflection. To see how far we’ve come, and what we want to accomplish moving forward. As I reflected on my life I was reminded that I’ve been through one hell of a health journey of my own. Me on the right: Then. Sick. Bloated. SO tired. Life stolen […]

Do you ever stop to think about how you eat? Do you tend to grab something as you rush out the door and eat it while driving to work? Or do you shovel food in while checking your email? Do you finish your meals still hungry and craving something? I know that used to be […]

Pack in nutrient dense foods especially fat. Avocado, a spoonful of coconut oil, healthy proteins. Fill your body with nutrition and your cravings should subside- or you at least won’t have room for more junk.   Drink a sweet tasting tea…and a lot of it! My favorites are Harney and Sons Herbal Cinnamon, Numi Organic […]

When your blood sugar is not balanced, your body stops functioning like it is supposed to. You experience cravings. Get hangry. Feel fatigued. You have that oh-so-hated belly fat. Your concentration is pretty much non-existent. And you feel moody and unmotivated. Cutting sugar from your diet is a great start- but it can be HARD […]