If you're experiencing bloating on a regular basis, you're not alone—and it's not something you have to just live with. Bloating is a common issue, but it's important to understand that it's not a normal state for your body. If you find yourself bloated multiple times a week, it’s a signal from your body that something is off...
Read MoreMany of us tend to overthink and overcomplicate things; I’m guilty of this myself. We feel the need to have everything perfectly aligned before we feel confident enough to start moving forward. This can apply to various aspects of life, including eating healthier, working out, and prioritizing sleep and rest…
Read MoreAspartame, a highly toxic artificial sweetener, is widely used in our food supply, in pharmaceuticals and in products for both children and adults. From sugar-free syrups at coffee shops and vitamin waters to diet drinks, protein bars, gum, and weight loss products, this harmful ingredient is hidden in many surprising places. But did you know that aspartame is being rebranded as…
Read MoreBlood sugar control is at the foundation of our health. While commonly thought to only impact diseases like type 2 diabetes, in reality, it affects SO much more. In fact, all systems in the body are impacted by blood sugar (and insulin) stability, from your brain and mental health, to your stress hormones, to your digestion and sleep…
Read MoreBeans are often touted as an incredibly nutritious, fibre-rich food you must consume if you want a healthy gut microbiome. But are they really great for people dealing with digestive issues like bloating, gas, irregularity and gut dysbiosis? What about the anti-nutrients they contain? This article will dive into these topics, as well as guide you in how to tell if beans are problematic for you personally…
Read MoreIs there one single diet that’s best for everyone? The answer is no, nutrition should be personalized. BUT there are definitely guidelines that the average person can follow that will lead them to a MUCH healthier way of living.
The “diet” or way of eating I personally choose to follow and teach as the foundation of my Gut Restore Program is a Paleo diet…
Read MoreIt’s my first blog of the year and I’m GIDDY getting to share about my own 2024 goals + help you do some goal setting of your own! As we reach the end of January, it’s common for the fire to die out a little when it comes to setting and sticking to new goals for the year. Where are you at with your goals? Perhaps…
Read MoreWhat is GI-MAP?
GI-MAP stands for Gastro-Intestinal Microbial Assay Plus and it is the most comprehensive digestive test on the market today. It utilizes the gold-standard of qPCR testing, a highly specific and accurate form of testing which assess for the DNA of microbes, including bacteria, yeast and parasites that conventional stool tests often miss…
Read MoreAre you a matcha lover or just trying to reduce your caffeine intake to lower anxiety or have better gut health or energy? You’ve gotta try this delicious, whole-food coconut milk matcha!
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Digestive Enzymes: I recommend digestive enzymes during travel to aid digestion and help prevent symptoms like bloating, gas and digestive pain. We can’t always control exactly what’s in our food while travelling, so it’s a great idea to have some additional support…
Read MoreTravelling soon? Here are some of my best tips for supporting digestion while travelling to keep your gut feeling good!
Read MoreMagnesium plays in a key role in over 300 metabolic functions in the human body, and is essential for things like energy production, hormonal balance, sleep and exercise recovery. If you think you may be lacking in magnesium (hint: most people are!) start getting more of these magnesium-rich foods in your daily diet!
Read MoreDoes it sometimes feel impossible to stick to clean eating? Like everything in your day was intentionally put there to throw you off your week-long clean eating streak? To distract you from your goals of getting rid of the awful bloat, digestive pain and fatigue that’s dragging you down?
Read MoreMagnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in hundreds of functions in the body, including sleep, stress, digestion and energy. It’s also important for protein formation and cellular replication. Due to the consumption of highly processed foods, low magnesium intake, soil depletion, high stress levels and poor gut health…
Read MoreLet me start this post by saying, I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty details and science of the Carnivore Diet right now. I will share why I did it, my experience, my thoughts after completing my 4-week Carnivore Challenge and how I’m transitioning off of it. There were a lot of great benefits I experienced, but there were definitely some challenges also!
Read MoreIf butter good for you? Should you be eating any seed oils? What about salt? Is mineral water good or bad? If you missed part one of this 2-part series, make sure you go read that blog post first. Today we’re discussing heathy alternatives…
Read MoreMost food on the market shouldn’t even be considered food because it’s so chemically altered. Now I don’t think it’s healthy to be so fixated on foods we shouldn’t eat, but it’s important to educate ourselves and know what’s in our food.
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