Imagine the flavour of Purdy’s Chocolate Hedgehogs, or of Ferrero Rocher. That’s what this recipe is about. Here’s a healthy holiday treat that combines those two amazing flavours of hazelnut with chocolate!
COULD THIS BE YOU?
I SAID I'D NEVER WRITE A BOOK! What Changed My Mind?
PRE, PRO & POST BIOTICS! WHAT ARE THEY? DO YOU NEED THEM?
You have likely heard of probiotic foods and supplements. Maybe you’ve taken a high dose probiotic supplement after being on antibiotics, or maybe you include yogurt, sauerkraut or kombucha in your diet, because you have heard about the health benefits of these foods. The beneficial microbes in these foods and supplements support the health of your digestive system, and have effects on every aspect of your biology.
But what about pre and post biotics, and do you need them?
WHEN HEALTHY FOODS MAKE YOU SICK!
You’ve read about the healthy fats and nutrient density in avocados, so you eat them.
What about all the benefits from fermented foods? You’ve tried those too.
Aren’t garlic and onions supposed to be great?
And chocolate is rich in polyphenols and minerals, right?
I’m already eating a Paleo, gut-healthy diet!
But what if eating these foods is making you feel worse?
MY FAVOURITE RECIPE FROM 2019: MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE
Welcome to 2020! Looking back on 2019 , one of the foods that featured predominately in my diet was MACADAMIA NUTS. These nuts are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, low in histamines, and low in FODMAPS making it suitable for people struggling with many complex health concerns. Macadamia nuts are also great for people doing a Ketogenic diet due to their high fat content. Check out this recipe for MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE!
HOW THE GUT AFFECTS ANXIETY & DEPRESSION and WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT guest blog by Chaz Wolfson
Think of a time when you had to give a big presentation. Leading up to it you may have felt a little unsettled.
Then, the day of the big presentation you may have had “butterflies” in your stomach because you were nervous.
We’ve all grown up with this in our culture as a normal phenomena for how to feel before a presentation but what is it really?
It’s part of the gut-brain connection and is what we’ll be going over in this article.
DELECTABLE DUKKAH - You'll want to try this recipe! Great holiday gift idea!
THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
When your doctor has you do blood work and tells you that you have high cholesterol, what does that actually mean? There are several different lipid biomarkers that are commonly used including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Taken together, your family doctor uses these biomarkers to determine if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL and LDL aren’t actually cholesterol, but rather are lipoproteins that act as transporter molecules that carry cholesterol through the bloodstream. While these biomarkers are important numbers to look at for cardiovascular health, they can also be useful screening tools for other health conditions.
LEAKY GUT AND PCOS: THE MISSING LINK TO INFERTILITY by guest blogger Ann Gapasin
Do you suffer from irregular periods and bloating?
Do you have weight problems accompanied by food sensitivity?
Are you having difficulty getting pregnant?
It is possible you have PCOS secondary to a leaky gut.
Read on to understand how leaky gut is associated with PCOS. We’ve also gathered tips on how to keep your gut healthy.