You know that you can have gastrointestinal symptoms when you’re stressed or nervous. We’ve all experienced that.
But, you may have also heard about the “gut-brain connection.” That your gastrointestinal system, lovingly called the “gut,” not only talks to your brain (yes, talks “to” your brain) but is kind of its own brain (a “second brain”).
And that it may influence your actual brain.
Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your BrainStress is everywhere these days. We feel it when we wake up, when things happen during the day, and we even take it to bed with us.
It’s chronic. And it’s not awesome for your health.
When we’re stressed our body reacts in a couple of ways, one is by releasing the stress hormone cortisol.
And you can imagine that there are natural ways you can lower it.
So check out my list of recommendations to reduce cortisol. Then indulge in my de-stressing dessert recipe.
Continue reading How to Naturally Lower Stress Hormone (Cortisol)Are you a breakfast eater? Or dare I ask are you a “healthy” breakfast eater?
Maybe you need some inspiration for a few great breakfast foods. Maybe you don’t have time and you need some healthy ideas for “grab and go” mornings – who doesn’t ever run short on time in the mornings?
Maybe you’re ready to ditch the “desserts” that are marketed as being “part of a complete breakfast”.
Don’t worry, I have you covered!
Click below to read the full post with three must eat breakfast foods and a yummy recipe too!
Continue reading Three Must Eat Breakfast FoodsIt can be too easy to think (or worry) about your weight.
But you know what? There is something else that may be more important when it comes to real health. That is your waist circumference.
Ahh, just a minute! It’s not just about the “pinchable” fat under the skin (you know, that “muffin top”), it’s about the internal fat around your abdominal organs that can be the real issue.
That internal fat (AKA “visceral fat”) is known to release a bunch of hormones and inflammatory compounds that can mess with your blood sugar, blood fats (i.e triglycerides), and blood pressure.
In today’s post I’ll describe how to measure your waist circumference and then give you a bunch of actionable tips to help you reduce it. And (of course) there’s a super-nutritious recipe at the end.
Continue reading Why Your Waist Circumference Matters 100x More Than What You Weigh
