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Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients

Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients

The Antioxidant Superhero’s You Might Not Have Heard About! - Welcome to week two of Antioxidant April. This week I would like to introduce you to phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are naturally occurring compounds that are found in plants. They are responsible for the color, flavor, and smell of fruits and vegetables and they are believed to have various health benefits when consumed as part of a healthy diet.

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The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two

The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two

Last week we started with a discussion on what Leaky Gut was and what might be at the root of why it happens. This week we need to look at the solutions.

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Is Your Tongue Telling You Something?

Is Your Tongue Telling You Something?

Cracks or Red or Pink or White

Have you ever looked at your tongue? I mean really looked and inspected it? I have discovered over the past few years that your tongue can tell you a lot about your health. The mouth is the entrance point for many things; the air you breathe, the food you eat and lots of little bacteria and microbes. These are all important for our health and by looking in your mouth and inspecting your tongue you can learn some important things your body might be trying to tell you.

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From Tummy Trouble to Glorious Guts

From Tummy Trouble to Glorious Guts

Build Your Microbiome With Gut Goodies

Last week we talked about some signs and symptoms your gut might be giving you that it needs support. There were the tummy troubles, sugar cravings, weight fluctuations and skin issues. Some of these signs seem obvious but others like skin troubles might not be. This week let’s discuss some simple ways that we can start the process of re-balancing the microbiome and food happens to be at the center.

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What's Up With Dairy and Wheat?

What's Up With Dairy and Wheat?

The Diary and Wheat Debate

It’s very common for me to have a new client discuss with me their fears about having to give up staples in their diet. Some of these staples include wheat, dairy, corn and soy. I am shocked at how these healthy foods have gotten such a bad reputation! Recently there are even more that are being cast in a negative light like lentils and even bone broth!

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Bugs in Your Belly?? Read this!

Bugs in Your Belly?? Read this!

More about Candida…

In our last blog post we spoke about what having Candida means for your health and the symptoms you may be experiencing as a result of having this yeast overgrowth in your body. You can read all about it here https://www.noshoesnutrition.com/blog .

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Candida, Here's What You Need To Know.

Candida, Here's What You Need To Know.

What Is Candida?

Do you ever experience health issues like; exhaustion, cravings, bad breath, brain fog, joint pain, loss of libido, chronic sinus issues, or urinary tract infections? If you do, it could be a sign that you have a little gut bug call candida wreaking havoc in your body.

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Are you Dealing With Inflammation?

Are you Dealing With Inflammation?

The subtle signs of Inflammation

In the past few weeks I have been trying to experiment with foods that I have cut out over the years to see if I could start introducing them back into my life. Some of these foods are “treats” that I wouldn’t eat on a daily basis but might like to enjoy on occasion and some of them are highly nutritious foods that I cut out because for me and my body, at that time, they were not making me feel my best.

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Is Tracking Your Food A Good Idea?

Is Tracking Your Food A Good Idea?

Is food tracking a good idea?

Tracking what you eat and drink is something we first ask our nutrition coaching clients to do when working with them. There are several ways to track your food and drink. You can keep a food journal and record daily by pen or use an app on your phone/computer to record your daily intake.

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The Sweet Truth about Honey

The Sweet Truth about Honey

Honey – The Sweet Sweet Truth!

Did you know that honey has been coveted as a natural sweetener long before processed sugar became widely available? It is a remarkable substance that has many health benefits besides a tasty sweetener for your tea and baking. No two honey jars contain the same sweet honey! There are over 300 kinds of honey, each with a unique color and flavor that is dependent on the nectar source.

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Are you Allergic or Intolerant?

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