by Kylie Russell | Jul 23, 2018 | digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition
“Pre”biotics? Yes! They’re the food that we feed our probiotics, the friendly gut microbes that are oh so important for good health. Our gut microbes are alive, and they need to eat too. Their favourite foods are called “prebiotics” and include dietary fibre and...
by Kylie Russell | Jul 2, 2018 | digestion, healthy habits
Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation. The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals. Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and avocados go brown when the skin...
by Kylie Russell | Jun 25, 2018 | digestion, healthy habits, Nutrition, stress
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that releases hormones. Thyroid hormones help your body regulate a few things – not a big deal – just the metabolism of ALL cells. And this is critical for maintaining a healthy body weight and having...
by Kylie Russell | May 28, 2018 | bloating, detox, digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition, stress, weight loss
Have you ever notice that some foods keep you feeling full longer? And others give you the munchies an hour later? That can make the advice to “stop eating when you feel full” a bit tricky if you’re picking foods that aren’t filling....
by Kylie Russell | May 14, 2018 | detox, digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition, weight loss
If you’re reading this, you likely are or are considering going dairy-free. You may have an intolerance, have been told to eliminate dairy, or just want to have less of it. Either way, dairy is not an essential nutrient, and there are lots of things you can have...
by Kylie Russell | Apr 30, 2018 | digestion, gut health, healthy habits, Nutrition, stress
“Leaky gut” is a popular topic in the health and wellness spheres these days. It’s been blamed for many symptoms and conditions that seem to be all-too-common. Allergies, intolerances, joint pain, even autoimmune diseases can all be linked back to...
