We often think of dessert as a ‘sin’ or a guilty pleasure; a small reward for eating healthy or dealing with a tough day. But there’s actually plenty of ways to reward yourself with dessert that supports your health goals… Today I have just the thing to help you indulge in something delicious while also...
Read more >>As you know, I’m a big fan of smoothies, but if I want a little more substance, I will opt for what I’ve started calling a “Smoothie Bowl.” It’s a mix between a smoothie and a bowl of oatmeal. The one I’m going to share with you today is delicious and contains joint-supporting ingredients to...
Read more >>Which sport results in 67,000 emergency room visits per year? If you guessed football, soccer, basketball, baseball, or hockey, you’d be wrong… The answer is also America’s fastest growing sport: Pickleball. The vast majority of these injuries are happening to people over 60 years old, and it’s taking quite the toll. And for the record,...
Read more >>Which sounds more trustworthy to you? 4,000 ads that say “Glucosamine and Chondroitin will solve your joint issues.” Or… 4,000 real people with knee osteoarthritis who participated in studies that found “…no convincing evidence that glucosamine and chondroitin provided major benefit.” I don’t know about you, but I’m choosing the real people and the scientify...
Read more >>Joint discomfort affects 92 million Americans This pervasive issue ranges from nagging aches to debilitating discomfort that can cause people to skip even their favorite physical activities. We recently wrote an article diving into the many causes of joint discomfort, but today, we want to zoom in on a cause that often flies under the...
Read more >>When it comes to joint discomfort, what’s worse: Sharp and sudden discomfort, or dull and chronic aching? It’s kind of hard to pick, isn’t it? That’s because they’re both awful in their own ways. And unfortunately, this is far too common… Around 92 million Americans report the inability to enjoy normal aspects of their daily...
Read more >>We only have two rules for dinner at my house: 1. It has to be delicious 2. It has to contain nutrients to support overall wellness Luckily, I have an easy recipe for you today that fills both of those promises. And as a bonus, it’s light and perfect for a warm summer evening… or...
Read more >>I have a bit of guilty pleasure… I’ve always enjoyed reading self-improvement books; I’ve probably read dozens of them over the years. Do I implement all of the things in the pages of these books? Definitely not, but if I can even get one useful tip out of a book, I consider that a win. ...
Read more >>What makes food ‘healthy’ in your mind? We all have pre-determined notions of what ‘healthy’ means to us, but if you take a second to examine why you hold these beliefs, I know you’ll learn something. So let’s give it a try—really. Is a certain food healthy because it’s low in calories? Because it’s a...
Read more >>I’m sure you’ve seen ads with phrases like this… “I pooped out 19 pounds!” Or “You have 20 pounds of stuck poop inside you!” Or “I can’t believe how much poop was coming out of me after taking this pill.” These claims are usually made by probiotic companies looking to hook you and then get...
Read more >>When it comes to probiotics, finding a product that aligns with your health goals is essential. My goal is to help you decide which one is the perfect fit for you… Dynamic Biotics or Dynamic Biotics+ for Women. Let’s get started. Dynamic Biotics: An Ideal Solution for a Happy and Healthy Gut Dynamic Biotics is...
Read more >>It’s important to recognize that weight management is more than counting calories in versus calories out. That’s one piece of the puzzle but not the whole story. The body is complex, which means gut bacteria, hormones, and digestion also play a role in weight loss. I’ll never forget a 2013 study I heard about that...
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