The Importance of a Healthy Gut
The overall health of our gut has been linked not only bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms but also plays an important role in heart health, inflammation, mental health, and our immune systems. Our food is broken down in the gut into simple forms that can enter the bloodstream and be delivered and used as helpful nutrients throughout our bodies. This is only possible with a healthy digestive system. A...
Parents: Help Your Pre-teen/ Teen Relate to Food in a Healthy Way
Maybe you have a picky eater or one who has a strong desire for treats and sweets. Maybe you have even noticed your pre-teen or teen sneaking foods (which can be a common thing)…. possibly you are finding wrappers in their room. You may be experiencing power struggles around food with your teen. The pre-teen / early teen years is the timeframe when the opportunity arises to give more...
Stress Eating & Food Cravings
Appetite and food cravings (or drink cravings) can be driven by true biological hunger or......stress, boredom, or emotional triggers, also your BRAIN chemistry can affect your cravings, and we all know that our physical environment – meaning a donut or m&m’s staring at you all day - can wear you down. People sometimes have difficulty distinguishing if their hunger is truly biological.
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