On any given day when one opens my fridge they will find at least 5 lemons hanging out in the fruit drawer. I’m absolutely obsessed with lemons and must have them in the house at all times!  I drink lemon water every morning (click here to read why this daily ritual is so beneficial to your health), I add lemons to my tea, I bake with them, I cook with them, I make salad dressings with them, I even clean with them but you know what else I do?!  I use them as part of my beauty routine! That’s right, these amazing little yellow beauties are remarkable at enhancing your beauty.  READ MORE

We all know when we grab a chocolate bar, a soda, or candy full of sugar, we feel an initial spike in blood sugar and sense of happiness, with an immediate crash of tiredness and lack of energy and then a vicious cycle of wanting to grab another sweet snack. So, how do we control that craving for that chocolate bar or soda from the start? By managing and balancing our blood sugar through whole, real foods we can stop this vicious cycle and stop the cravings.  READ MORE

Increasing your water and fiber go hand in hand in promoting regular and effective elimination. Why is supporting effective elimination so important? All of our toxins, build up, and waste is collected. The faster we get these out of our bodies, the less time they have to collect in the body and create problems in our systems. Constipation is very common and many symptoms and side effects can be caused by this. Acne, skin issues and rashes, headaches, stomach pains, and irritability are some symptoms just to name a few.

A diet too low in fiber, insufficient good “healthy” bacteria, and too high in processed foods is the major cause of colon problems.  READ MORE

So what if I said to ditch the morning coffee and switch it up with a full glass of water or a warm cup of fresh squeezed lemon water? Ok, I’m sensing some hesitation! Hold on! If you and coffee are best friends I’m not saying you need to break off the friendship cold turkey forever I’m just suggesting we get some hydration into you first!! Let’s undress the reasons why.

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I was in complete shock when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid and results in hypothyroidism if untreated. Here I was, a twenty-seven year old newly-wed, a health care professional, eating well (according to American standards), not smoking, exercising… keep reading to learn how to repair your gut to repair your thyroid. READ MORE

Feeling down or sad just before your period is very common and is in fact a sure sign that something might be out of balance in your body. The good news is that along with healthy whole foods, there are also other things we can try to reduce the premenstrual blahs.  READ MORE

If you’re a woman and you’ve ever experienced even an ounce of PMS, you know that it sucks—period! No pun intended… I won’t sugar coat it or put pink frills on it, like they do in those ridiculously lame tampon commercials. If you suffer from PMS, life for the week or two leading up to your period can be an absolute nightmare.  READ MORE

The average North American consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year! That could be a whole person! Read below to help kick your highly addictive habit…to SUGAR.  READ MORE

The first time I remember really enjoying eating oranges was when I was a kid and my mom would prepare big batches of orange slices for our soccer games and practices. Eating the juicy orange slices was the best part! They were super hydrating and bursting with flavor and citrusy deliciousness. It wasn’t until I became interested in holistic nutrition that I really learned all the amazing things about this fruit. Let me share some with you!  READ MORE

How do you start your day? With a cup of coffee and bagel in hand? Cold cereals, orange juice and Pop-tarts? I hate to burst this bubble (because it’s a big one for a lot of people), but these my friends, are often the breakfasts of overweight, pre-diabetic, exhausted individuals. That’s right, the old model of cereal and OJ are long OVER, over-due.  READ MORE