Have you ever had an afternoon free, or even an hour you could be resting or doing something you enjoy, only to wither it away thinking about past disappointments, worry about the future, or replaying embarrassing moments or awkward conversations over and over? Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about something other…
Category: .Holistic Nutrition.
.MICROBIOME 101.
Microbiome whaaaaat? What is she talking about now? Well, let me enlighten you. Science is now showing how powerful our microbiome is, and how it influences many different areas of our body. In today’s post, I am covering what the microbiome is, why it’s so important, and 5 ways to support it. If you’re like…
.Inflammation 101: Here are some food tips that can help you.
Inflammation is something we all hear about. But what is it, what causes it, and what are some of the best anti-inflammatory foods? I will cover it all in today’s post. Feel free to add your experiences, ideas, and insights in the comment section below. Inflammation has become quite a buzz word in recent years….
. Magnesium 101.
You may have heard of magnesium before, but what exactly is it? Is it something you should get more of in your diet? What about supplementation? In today’s post, I am going to share with you what magnesium is, the benefits, signs of deficiency, and my personal experience with it. What is magnesium? Magnesium is…
.How to: Intermittent Fasting.
These days, word is slowly spreading around that I am “into food and healthy stuff”. So, as announced last week, I will post weekly health articles on Wednesdays. I received some article requests recently about intermitted fasting and if it is possible to write an article about it. Here it is. 😀 Everybody talks about…
.The Importance of Vitamin D3.
Although I love cozy fall and winter evenings, I do reach a point where I eventually begin to feel a little deprived of some bright, warm sunlight, and rightly so, we need it! Vitamin D carries out some pretty big roles in our body. Today, I want to share why this vitamin is so integral…
.How to: Chia Pudding.
Many of you probably don’t know that I am a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Ottawa, Canada. I love everything health-related and cooking. Today, I would like to share two desserts that are very easy to make, taste delicious, and kids love them. This decadent Chocolate Chia Pudding…
.A Conversation with Alcohol.
Mr. X: I don’t like alcohol anymore. I want to slow down drinking a lot! It just does not do anything for me anymore. Actually, I think it never did. It makes me feel crappy and anxious the next day. Even just one cocktail does it. Stop looking at me like that. I rather take…
.The Journey home to the Heart.
“Solitude,may rest from responsibilities, and peace of mind, will do you more good than the atmosphere of the studio and the conversations which, generally speaking, are a waste of time.” – Louise Bourgeois The move to Austria is done and another big chapter in my life began. For me, after all this stress, it is…
Part 2: Nutrition & the Environment and what it all boils down to.
What are food additives and why are they used? Food additives are chemicals added to our food. Reasons for use are to improve shelf life/storage time. To make food more available. To increase nutritional value. To improve the flavor of food. To make food easier to prepare. To improve customer acceptance. Scary fact: The average…