If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you probably remember the fat-free craze. SnackWell’s cookies? Fat-free frozen yogurt? Margarine tubs the size of your head? We were told fat was the enemy, and the only way to stay slim and “healthy” was to avoid it like the plague.

For decades, women have been told that sugar—and fruit in particular—should be avoided if they want to lose weight. I used to believe it too. I thought sugar was “poison” and that eating fruit would contribute to fat gain.

Hitting your 40s can feel like your body is suddenly playing by a whole new set of rules. What used to work — cutting calories, skipping meals, doing more cardio — now leaves you tired, stressed, and stuck.

If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you know how hard it is to find healthy foods on a budget. Food prices are sky high and the biggest sales are on unhealthy, processed foods. It is frustrating for those who wish to prioritize their health but are unable to afford all the foods they need to eat well.

If you could add ONE thing to your diet every day to help you manage a number of health issues, would it be worth it to you? I’ve asked women both in and out of my Nourished Metabolism community to introduce the Raw Carrot Salad into their diet daily and within 30 days, they saw improvements in…

It can feel really hard to prioritize our health during the month of December. Between get togethers, dinners, parties, events, and then capping it all off with New Years...you are offered so many opportunities to enjoy good food and drink.

If you browse the breakfast aisle in any grocery store, you would be lead to believe that processed carbohydrates should be the focus of your first meal of the day.

As a Chiropractor and essential oils educator, I am fiercely passionate about teaching people how to best support their immune system - and their bodies - naturally. I believe we have to take steps every single day to bolster our health and that your health care providers should offer advice on how to do so.

I want to share with you my top ten favourite things to pick up at Costco. I'll preface this entire post by saying that Costco is not a place I love to frequent. I find it overwhelming, impersonal, and chaotic. It goes against everything I believe in when it comes to shopping. However, as a busy mama who likes to have a stocked house and fridge, sometimes I just take a deep breath and make it happen.