I’ve worked with many health and fitness enthusiasts who were previously hyperfocused on tracking every bite of food they consume. There are definitely reasons why tracking your food intake can be beneficial. However, there are also reasons why knowing every calorie you consume can be detrimental.

Studies keep showing us that fasting is beneficial for cancer prevention, cardiovascular health, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, weight loss, anti-aging, and more. This has made fasting popular and more mainstream, however, it’s important for women to know that most studies on fasting have been conducted on men or rodents. There’s very little research on how fasting affects women.

Did you know that how often we get our period, how long it is, and what colour and consistency it is can tell us about what’s going on with our estrogen and progesterone levels?

Our period is our 5th vital sign, and can help us get to the root of symptoms like PMS and infertility.

Many medical professionals, nutrition experts and health practitioners claim that folate and folic acid are essentially the same nutrient, but there is a distinction between these two different compounds that is VERY important to know.

Most people assume that fruits and vegetables are the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat. While it’s true that fresh fruits and veggies are rich in certain vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (that aren’t found in high concentrations in meats and organ meats), organ meats far surpass most plant foods for nutrient density, especially liver.

Are you passively going about your days each week, or are you intentional about moving toward a clear vision? What I have come to learn is that those who are living healthy, fulfilled lives take time to set clear goals. They are intentional about who they show up as and what their actions are each day.

There are some things we all know we should be doing, but common knowledge isn’t always common practice. Eating more vegetables is one of those things most people struggle with. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), only 1 in 10 adults get enough fruits or vegetables. With statistics like this, it comes as no surprise that many chronic health conditions are on the rise, especially in young children who are growing up eating so differently from our ancestors.

How many hours per week do you spend at the gym working out?

When I was younger, I spent a lot of my time at the gym because I thought I had to in order to be in good shape. Fast forward to completing school, starting a career, and having more responsibilities, and I found myself not being able to exercise as much as I used to.

I went from spending too much time exercising to not enough time exercising.

My solution came when I was introduced to kettlebells.

Summer is the time most of us travel, and it makes it the easiest time for us to blow our diets. The vast majority of us do. While it's important to relax, enjoy ourselves, and have fun on vacation, there are a few simple tricks I have to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid coming home feeling like I have fallen off track.