Before you buy your next supplement you need to read this!

As you know, I am all about eating Real Food, and one reason for that is that you can get a lot of your required nutrients that way–protein, healthy fats, fibre, and vitamins and minerals from a variety of animal products, legumes...

You might call your beloved “sweet thing” or maybe you’ve got a song on replay in your head about the sweet stuff, but let’s put the cute nicknames and catchy old tunes aside…

Because the granulated truth is that sugar is added to many processed foods, and...

Do you enjoy cooking? Or do you do it because you know it’s good for your health?

Maybe you avoid it because it’s such a chore?  Especially chopping all those vegetables!

If you're in a rut and want some inspirational tips on making cooking more fun, I've got you covered. I've...

The Brain and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

If you want to sharpen your mind, improve metabolism, and experience other health benefits (like fat loss!) even without giving up your favourite foods, intermittent fasting (IF) might be for you!

And while it may simply seem like IF is just...

Here’s a question for you.  How often do you stop for a minute (or several) and actually listen to the messages from your body?  Do you ever notice that sometimes those messages are in conflict from the ones coming from your head?  

Who wins??

Well, I hope the answer to...

12 Ways to Supercharge Your Health That Don’t Cost a Thing and will Help Save Your Brain (and your Body)

SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole...

Save Your Brain with Fermented Foods ~ Brain Foods Strategy #3 

Over the last 2 weeks, I’ve talked about the Brain Foods that Supply Protein (LINK HERE), and Brain Foods that Supply Essential Fats (LINK HERE).  Both of these macronutrients are key strategies for saving your brain!...

Last week I talked about the Top 7 Strategies to Curb Sugar Cravings (LINK HERE), and it’s no surprise that reducing refined sugar and carbs is a key strategy to saving your brain!  

Even better, by following these strategies you will actually support the health and function of...

How and why you should avoid the Gruesome Twosome, Sugar and Processed Carbs, which can cause blood sugar fluctuations, irritate the gut, set up an autoimmune/inflammatory response in the body, induce brain fog and lead to many symptoms of today’s chronic ailments.

Sugar is one of the most...

As the seasons start to turn the corner from winter to spring, if you’re like me, your thoughts may be turning to spring cleaning.  And while that certainly includes cleaning out closets, winter outerwear and boots, sports equipment–all the various places in your external...

We’re often told WHAT to eat...what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them - all with the intention of creating more healthful habits. 

But, rarely are we guided in HOW to eat food...with mindfulness! 

This can be just as important in the...

There are so many nutrients that you need for overall health. Vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and essential fats, just to name a few.

But which ones are the most important for your brain? 

Which nutrients can help with brain development of infants, improve moods, and reduce risk of dementias...