If you want balanced hormones (sex hormones, stress hormones, hunger hormones) then the answer is yes, eat breakfast!! If you don't have an appetite in the morning, are fasting or drinking coffee first thing this could be a sign your body is running off cortisol....
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Prenatal Supplements – What You Need To Know …
Are you pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding? A prenatal supplement is essential during all these phases in life, and it has to be of the highest & best quality for you and your baby! What you eat matters, but a prenatal supplement will help to fill in...
4 High Protein Breakfast Ideas
Getting enough protein into your morning meal is absolutely essential if you want to have more balanced blood sugar levels, reduced insulin, better metabolic health, easier fat loss, reduced cravings, more stable energy levels, better hormone management. On a weekly...
Relying On 1-2 eggs As Your Protein Source In The Morning Isn’t Enough
Eating 1-2 eggs for breakfast isn’t enough to meet your protein requirements to start the day if you want balanced blood sugar levels, less cravings, better metabolic health, easier fat loss, or stable energy levels. Most women don’t get enough protein daily. I feel...
4 Tips To Improve Your Sleep & Sleep Quality
Quality sleep is the foundation to great health. If you want to feel your best, have more balanced hormones, less cravings, more energy, then you want to make sure you’re getting some solid shut eye each night. Quality sleep is just as important as eating a nutrient...
Non Toxic DIY Glass Cleaner & All-Purpose Cleaner
The other weekend on my Instagram stories I shared myself making some non-toxic DIY cleaning products. I ended up getting an overwhelming response of people interested in these recipes, so I thought I would share them with you. Living a life that is low in toxins is...
Blood Sugar & The Weight Loss Connection
Many people these days consuming a standard american diet - too much processed foods, refined foods, high sugar and high starch foods is a recipe for disaster when it comes to balancing blood sugar levels. On average people are eating 95% more sugar than 200 years...
Did You Know Stress Depletes Magnesium?
Magnesium is a miracle mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It's a supplement I recommend to clients all the time in clinic for so many different reasons, and it's a supplement I take myself daily and have done for many years now. It's been...
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar When Eating Out
When supporting your health for hormone balance and better metabolic health balancing blood sugar is key! I’m a big fan of enjoying all food in moderation, so obviously you can eat out GUILT FREE and ENJOY whatever foods you want in moderation and without restriction...
6 Foods To Eat For A Healthy Pregnancy
Growing a healthy baby takes a lot of nutrients, and if you’re not consuming adequate nutrients in your diet this can leave mum feeling depleted, or even at a loss of minerals from her own stores! There are so many foods to consume for a healthy pregnancy, this is why...
6 Mains Factors Impacting Your Blood Sugar
After working with thousands of clients for almost a decade these are the 6 top factors I come across the most in clinic messing with people's blood sugar levels. There are many other factors that play a role as well, however, these habits are at the top of my list....
Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out Of Balance
Managing blood sugar = vibrant health and optimal energy! It's essential for balanced hormones, better weight management, stable energy levels, less cravings, better sleep, more balanced moods, a healthier pregnancy (reduce changes of GD), increased fertility, healthy...
The Connection Between Blood Sugar Balance & Autoimmunity
The link between blood sugar balance and autoimmunity is complex and multifaceted. Autoimmunity refers to a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the body's own tissues, leading to various autoimmune diseases. Blood sugar balance, on the...
How To Create A Blood Sugar Balancing Smoothie
Here is my simple formula for making a smoothie that is balance and going to keep you full for hours. Remember, a well balanced meal should keep you feeling full and satiated for 4-6 hours. If you're feeling hungry 2-3 hours after a meal that's a clear sign that the...
Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein
Sometimes in clinic I feel like a broken record. One of the recommendations I have made the most over almost a decade of working with clients is to eat more protein. Some people are still under the illusion that protein will make them bulky, let me tell you... when it...
One Simple & Easy Way I’m Leveling Up My Health
Since having two babies back to back my body is in need of a little extra TLC. I fell pregnant at 9 months after having my first child, I was still breastfeeding at this time, I continued to breastfeed my son for another 3 months while pregnant, I then had my baby...
How You Break Your Fast Matters!
If you want better weight management, more stable energy levels, less cravings, better hormonal balance, then it's time to consider how you break your fast. Every night while we sleep we are in a fasting state. The first meal of the day (aka breakfast) is what is...
5 Things That Can Interfere With Weight Loss
1. Poor sleep When we get insufficient sleep (not enough sleep or constant broken sleep) this can lead to leptin resistance. Leptin is a hormone produced from fat cells that tells your brain to burn fat for energy. It also signals your brain when we are full which...
Let’s Chat About Fruit & It’s Impact On Blood Sugar
Ever wondered how fruit impacts your blood sugar levels? Let me break this down for you. First off, I want to let you know that I love fruit, it’s nature's candy! But, I do think we should consume it with moderation. Especially when wanting to balance blood sugar...
Could A Low Carb Diet Be Affecting Your Thyroid Health & Metabolism?
Carbs are not the devil my friends! Carbohydrates are needed for T3 thyroid hormone production! So remember it’s not about having zero carbs in your diet. Yes, research has proven low carb diets are effective at fat loss, but it's about getting the balance right for...
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