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Mediterranean Diet 101

Mediterranean Diet 101

The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea ate about 50 years ago. Back then, in the mid 20th century, researchers noted that people in Spain, Greece, and Italy lived longer and were healthier than Americans. And they had lower levels of heart disease, the #1 killer.

Pros and cons of elimination diets

Pros and cons of elimination diets

Our digestive system is a huge portal into our bodies. Lots of things can get in there that aren’t always good for us. And because the system is so complex (knowing which tiny molecules to absorb, and which to keep out), lots can go wrong. And that’s one reason why 70% of our immune system lives in and around our digestive system.

Intermittent Fasting 101: What is it and will it help me lose weight?

Intermittent Fasting 101: What is it and will it help me lose weight?

In a nutshell, intermittent fasting is just that: fasting intermittently.
It’s limiting calorie intake during certain hours/day or days/week. It’s more of an eating pattern than a diet. It limits when to eat, and not so much what to eat. And that’s part of it’s appeal to people who don’t want to count calories or use their food log to track everything.

10 signs you may have a menopause related hormonal imbalance…and what to do about it

10 signs you may have a menopause related hormonal imbalance…and what to do about it

Hormones are chemical messengers that govern nearly every cellular action in your body.
While very important, our sex hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, are actually not essential for our survival. They’re responsible for sexual functioning and fertility, as well as in more of a “beauty” capacity – keeping our skin, hair & nails vital and youthful looking.

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead

Are you just about done with everyone’s “obsession” with cholesterol? Do you already know that cholesterol is not all bad, and that in fact there is “good” cholesterol?
I hear you! So let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now, starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol”, because it’s not!

Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh

Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh

Do you remember the fruity body shape descriptions being like an “apple” or a “pear”? The apple is kinda round around the middle (you know – belly fat-ish, kinda beer belly-ish) and the pear is rounder around the hips/thighs.
THAT is what we’re talking about here.

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

You may feel tired, cold or perhaps you’ve gained weight recently. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”.
And you may be convinced that the culprit is a slow metabolism.
So why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down?

Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night?
Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you!

Coffee – Who can drink it and who should avoid it?

Coffee – Who can drink it and who should avoid it?

Coffee is one of those things – you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not (or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and milk). I’m sure you know how it makes you feel (i.e. your gut, your mind, etc.). Not to mention the crazy headlines that say coffee is great one day and the next day that you should avoid it!

Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

Sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing.And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambience.
It is way too easy (and common) to over-indulge and overeat on those days.

But it doesn’t always stop there.
Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. The. Time.

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

his recipe ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for a delicious, healthy and easy to prepare weeknight meal the whole family will say “yes” to. Bonus: This lean protein meal is also a kick-butt metabolism-booster!

What Is Metabolism?

What Is Metabolism?

This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. At some point, you’ve probably heard that if your metabolism is too slow, there’s a good chance that you could gain weight. But what exactly does all this mean?

Health and Wellness Coaching for Weight Loss – This is No Fad!

Health and Wellness Coaching for Weight Loss – This is No Fad!

Those struggling with unwanted weight understand that weight loss is often a daunting and lonely road. However, it may help to learn that many individuals across the globe find themselves on the weight loss path, and surprising as it may seem, success is often closer...

Intermittent Fasting For Beginners

Intermittent Fasting For Beginners

Your Guide to Intermittent Fasting In this post, I’ll be cutting through the hype and the often way-too-detailed science to show you, in everyday terms, what Intermittent Fasting is all about and how to get started if you think you’d like to give it a try. This post...

Intermittent Fasting Risks

Intermittent Fasting Risks

Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for You? There’s a lot of talk about Intermittent Fasting out there right now, as it’s become a popular method for losing weight (and body fat). Intermittent Fasting benefits are said to include increased energy and mental clarity, as well...

A healthy take on zucchini slice

A healthy take on zucchini slice

Healthy Zucchini Slice - Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free - Yum! What's not to love about Zucchini Slice?  Especially when it's gluten free, dairy free, delicious and totally good for you.  Yay, healthy zucchini slice!  Even my teenage 'I don't like...

Kick the Butt: Coaching to Stop Smoking

It's time to quit smoking! Long has the burden of chronic disease and death plagued users of tobacco products. Globally, more than 6 trillion cigarettes are smoked daily. Smoking and other tobacco use has been directly linked to cardiovascular problems, risk of...

Health Coaching for a Positive Life

“The battle you are going through is not fueled by the words or actions of others; it is fueled by the mind that gives it importance.” ― Shannon L. Alder (Goodreads) Life sometimes moves forward at incredible speeds. Other times it crawls slower than Sydney rush hour...

Personal Crisis – Regaining Your Health

If you've been through a personal crisis, your mental well being has no doubt suffered a dramatic beating. And all of the stress that you’ve been put through may have caused you to slip into some unhealthy lifestyle choices. Now that you've managed to resolve your...

Psst…I’ve got a secret I want to share with you.

I have just discovered THE most magical, inspiring and beautifully designed planners and goal setting workbooks imaginable. Seriously, keeping a diary has never been so much fun! The 2016 Create Your Shining Year Biz & Life workbooks and brand spankin’ new weekly...

6 Sleep Questions to Regain Your Health

In spite of the fact that sleep is so imperative to health, humans have quite a track record of messing it up. How many times have you been lying in bed only to realize that sleep is never going to come? How often do you find yourself telling your co-workers, “I just...

Why wellness coaching in education is important

The best way to ensure that all Australians become contributing members of our democracy is to work through our system of universal public education, giving as many students as possible the training they require to maintain their optimal health. As part of that...

Wellness Coaching to Lose Weight

A wellness coach can advise you on how to lose weight, lead a healthier lifestyle and prevent future health problems. Wellness coaching can help you decrease major health risks in your life by changing your behaviors. Losing weight may be difficult to do alone, but...

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