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Healthy Holidays, Happy You: Simple Strategies to Stay on Track During the Festive Season
The holiday season can be a challenging time to maintain your health and wellness goals, but it doesn’t have to derail your progress. In this blog, we explore five practical tips to help you enjoy the festivities while staying mindful of your nutrition and well-being. From smarter indulgences to stress management techniques, discover how to navigate the season with balance and joy. Don’t let the holidays throw you off track—start the New Year feeling your best!
Mindful Eating: Are you Ready to Savor the Flavor of Every Bite?
Mindful Eating: Embracing the Joy of Healthy Meals - In this blog post, I'll explore the concept of mindful eating, share tips for enjoying healthy meals without distractions, and introduce mindful cooking techniques to enhance the culinary experience.
Overcoming Bloating and Discomfort: Tips for Getting Started
Unlocking Gut Health: Say Goodbye to Bloating and Discomfort - In this blog post, I’m going to get to the root of the bloating and discomfort, explore the desires for feeling energized and vibrant, and address the fears of never finding a solution. I’m not going to just stop there however! I am going to provide five simple strategies to help alleviate these issues and promote gut health.
Nourish Your Gut with Herbal Tea: Discover the Health Benefits and Top Blends
Herbal Teas That Can Soothe Your Gut: Hot or cold, herbal tea has been cherished for centuries for its healing properties and soothing effects on the body and mind. From calming chamomile to invigorating peppermint, herbal teas offer a myriad of health benefits, including support for gut health. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind herbal tea's impact on the gut and introduce you to some top blends that I love for promoting digestive wellness.
Time to Spring Clean! Can you do it Toxin Free?
Mindful Spring Cleaning: Refreshing Your Home and Body Naturally: As the days grow longer and the air becomes warmer, spring offers the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate both our living spaces and our bodies. This season, why not embrace a mindful approach to cleaning that honors the environment and your well-being? Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to the power of nature with these tips for a holistic spring refresh.
Embracing Spring: Seasonal Eating for Vibrant Gut Health
How Important is It to Eat with the Seasons? Embracing seasonal eating not only connects us with nature's rhythms but also provides an array of health benefits. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of changing up our eating patterns with the seasons and provide two delicious spring recipes to kickstart your journey to vibrant health.
The Power of Detoxifying Foods: Nourishing Your Body for Optimal Health
Can I detox with food alone? Let’s face it, in today's modern world, our bodies are constantly bombarded with environmental toxins, pollutants, and processed foods that can wreak havoc on our health and well-being. Today I want to explore the importance of incorporating some of these foods into our diet so we can nourish our bodies for optimal health.
Heart-Healthy and Simple Fitness Tips for Beginners
Achieving cardiovascular health doesn't have to involve complex workout routines or drastic lifestyle changes. Many of us do not have the time for lengthy workouts and extra trips to the gym. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to maintain a healthy heart, incorporating these beginner-friendly activities can pave the way for lasting wellness.
Cracking the Cortisol Code: Chronic Stress, Weight Gain, and Holistic Nutrition Solutions
Last week, we explored the connection between high stress, high cortisol, and weight gain. This week, in the pursuit of cortisol management and overall well-being, lifestyle interventions stand as pillars of resilience. These strategies extend beyond the realm of nutrition, creating a holistic approach that nurtures a balanced cortisol rhythm. Let's explore these transformative lifestyle practices that pave the way for stress resilience.
Gut Health and Giggles: The Importance of Spice in your Life (and your Meals!)
Welcome, food enthusiasts, to the No Shoes Nutrition blog, where we believe that the road to a happy gut is paved with laughter, culinary adventures, and a sprinkle of spice. This week, we'll explore why challenging yourself with new foods is not just essential for your gut health but also a delightful journey that can transform your meals from dull to delicious. Get ready to spice up your life and your plate!
Spreading Kindness Through Holistic Nutrition
World Kindness Day is a special occasion that encourages people to spread goodwill, compassion, and love to make the world a better place. While kindness can manifest in various ways, one powerful avenue to express kindness is by nourishing our bodies with healthy nutrition.
Trying to Stay Low Carb? Low on Energy? Here's Why!
Best Complex Carbohydrates for Endurance - In our fast-paced lives, maintaining energy levels throughout the day is essential for staying productive and focused. While quick fixes like sugary snacks may offer a temporary energy boost, they often lead to energy crashes. This is why so many people have jumped on the keto bandwagon, but after a while, they find it difficult to stick to, and they begin to have energy fluctuations.
Still Scared of Fat? Here's Why you Need it for Stress!
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From work demands to personal challenges, stress can take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Fortunately, there's a natural and delicious way to combat stress: healthy fats. In this blog post, we'll explore the numerous benefits of incorporating healthy fats into your diet to help mitigate stress.
Better For You Than Antacids: Managing an Underactive Stomach Naturally with DGL
In a world where antacids are a quick fix for digestive discomfort, we often overlook the importance of a properly functioning stomach. An underactive stomach, medically known as hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria, can be the underlying factor in a myriad of digestive issues. In this post, we'll explore the signs and symptoms of an underactive stomach and introduce you to a natural solution, DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice), to manage these concerns.
How Glutamine Can Help Curb Cravings: A Natural Solution
Cravings for sugary and starchy foods can be a significant hurdle on the path to a healthy diet. However, there's a natural ally in the battle against these cravings: glutamine. Glutamine is an amino acid known for its potential to reduce cravings and support overall well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore the ways in which glutamine can help curb cravings and provide a healthier approach to managing your appetite.
What Are Your Cravings Telling You?
Do you ever find yourself reaching for a snack or craving a specific food, even when it's not mealtime? Surprisingly, what you might be interpreting as hunger could actually be your body's way of signaling thirst and the early stages of dehydration. In this blog post, we'll explore the connection between hydration and cravings, shedding light on why your body sometimes confuses thirst for hunger.
Hosting the Perfect Healthy Summer BBQ
Here in Calgary, the summers are short! We need to make the most of the time we have, and we love a good backyard BBQ. Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for a delightful get-together, but it’s sometimes hard to find healthy choices. As a holistic nutrition consultant, I believe that good food can be both delicious and nourishing. With a little planning and mindful choices, you can host a healthy and satisfying barbecue that everyone will enjoy.
Fueling Your Summer Road Trip
Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and get out to make memorable adventures with friends and family. However, road trips often involve fast food stops and unhealthy snacking, which can derail your healthy eating habits. But fear not! With a little planning and creativity, you can stay on track with your nutrition goals while enjoying your summer road trip. Here are five tips to help you eat healthy and nourish your body along the way.
Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion
Mindfulness is a catchy word these days, but in the world of holistic nutrition, it has been a long-used approach to eating that we teach our clients to equip them for optimal health. I wonder what words come to mind when you think about the word mindfulness. I think of being in the moment, present, aware, peaceful, and connected. When we talk about the concept of mindfulness when it comes to our nutrition, it touches on a number of aspects of our approach to how we prepare, present, and participate in eating on a daily basis.
