Dieting can just be grueling! Counting every bite of food that you eat, passing on the potato chips or cookie that looks and sounds amazing. Well, for a lot of people who want to ditch the dieting roller coaster (me included), intermittent fasting is a good option. Intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat and…
Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for weight management and for improving overall health. The principle is easy: you rotate eating periods with fasting. If you’re just getting started, I’m sure you know that you cannot eat anything but what about drinking? Are you allowed to drink during your fasting windows. I know…
Dec 12, 2023 | Nutrition We all know that as we get older, managing our weight can be a real struggle. For me the pounds started creeping in my 50’s during and after menopause – sound familiar? In an attempt to get rid of get the extra weight, I started following the 14:10 intermittent fasting method. This…
Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient that the body requires to function properly. For many years it has been called the “bone vitamin” because doctors felt that its main purpose was for bone health. This is because your body can only absorb calcium, when vitamin D is present. However, research has proven that insufficient levels…
Are you looking for a diet method that doesn’t involve counting every calorie or tracking every meal? Intermittent fasting might be the perfect fit for you! This trending diet focuses on when you eat, rather than how much you eat. It has gained popularity in recent years and is known for its potential weight loss…
Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of the 3 macronutrients required by your body in high amounts for energy. The other two macronutrients are protein and fats. Carbohydrates often get a bad rap. Many people believe that carbs make you fat. Well, the truth is that carbs do not make you fat. Consuming to many calories…
Who doesn’t love that sweet snack, like a bowl of ice cream, a donuts or some cookies? We all love them but are they good for us? Why does everyone say that you should decrease your sugar intake? Are there negative effects of sugar on the body? Well not necessarily if consumed in moderation. However…
Let me just start by saying – this girl loves to eat! Seriously! However, I am also someone that loves to workout and stay healthy. So, over the years I have learned the importance of fueling my body with the right nutrients before and after exercise – trust me, as I have gotten older it…
Hey there! Are you one of those people who chug water like there’s no tomorrow, or do you struggle to drink it? It’s a bit of a love/hate relationship for many of us. Sometimes we just forget, and other times we choose other drinks over good ol’ water. But here’s the deal: water is seriously…
Subcutaneous belly fat can be a very frustrating issue for women as we age. It just seems to appear one day. So, what causes this to occur and why is it such a struggle to lose it? As women age and experience menopause, our estrogen levels start to drop. Fat moves from your lower…