The Cortisol Connection to Weight Gain cortisol hormones sleep stress weight Oct 01, 2024

Cortisol: The Connection to Weight Gain

"Stress is like the secret sauce that sneaks into your life — even the best diet can't outsmart it when it's busy adding extra pounds to your waistline!"

In the wellness world, "cortisol" has become a buzzword, especially when discussing weight...

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Healthy Holidays Eating: Vegan Choices vegan healthy vegan holiday vegan recipes Sep 18, 2024

Vegan Holiday Options: Festive and Healthy

Enjoying a plant-based holiday doesn't mean missing out on festive flavors. These vegan dishes are perfect for the holidays, allowing you to indulge while keeping things healthy and nutritious. Let’s explore some delicious vegan options that...

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10 Top Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating beverages compare calories desserts healthy holidays low calorie buffet low calorie chritmas Sep 18, 2024

10-Top Tips for Lower Calorie Healthy Holidays 

Enjoy the Celebrations Without Compromising Your Health

"Calories don't count on holidays."

– Everyone, Everywhere

If you’ve found yourself searching for healthy holiday tips year after year, you might still be following...

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Your Metabolic Reset lean mass metabolism reset weight Sep 12, 2024

 Your Metabolic Reset

Understanding Metabolic Rate

The Metabolic Rate refers to the rate at which your body burns calories to maintain vital functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production. It can be divided into:

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories your body needs...

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Magnesium: Essential for Health blood sugars magnesium muscle cramps Sep 09, 2024

Magnesium: Essential for Health

Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in numerous bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and bone health. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how much magnesium you need, signs of deficiency and toxicity, and a list of...

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Calcium: Essentials for Health calcium milk milk substitutes muscles plant-based vitamin d Sep 09, 2024

Calcium: Essential for Health

How Much Calcium Do We Need Per Day?

The recommended daily intake of calcium varies by age and gender:

  • Adults (19-50 years): 1,000 mg per day
  • Women over 50: 1,200 mg per day
  • Men over 70: 1,200 mg per day
  • Pregnant/Breastfeeding women: 1,000 mg per day

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Symptoms of Burnout vs. Colds burnouot cold flu frustration headaches insomnia tension tired Sep 04, 2024

Distinguishing Cold & Burnout Symptoms

You may recognized the signs and symptoms of colds but what about BURNOUT?

Recognizing Cold Symptoms and What to Do

Common Cold Symptoms:

  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Sore throat
  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Mild headache or body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Low-grade fever
  • Watery eyes
  • ...
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PCOS Nutrition hormones pcos polycystic ovarian Sep 04, 2024

PCOS Nutrition Tips

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age.

Prevalence:

  • Global prevalence: PCOS affects between 8% to 13% of women of reproductive age, depending on the diagnostic criteria used .
  • Canada...
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