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Water: How much do I really need to drink?

But, there are conflicting opinions as to how much water to drink. Is there a magic number for everyone? Let’s dive right in. What coun

Why am I always hungry?

There are many reasons to feel hungry. Of course, the most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is e

Keto diet 101

With a high fat intake, it may be surprising to know that studies show that a ketogenic diet is effective for weight loss. But it’s true!

Adrenal fatigue: what is it and what to do about it

Adrenaline and cortisol are the stress hormones that give you the commonly known adrenaline rush; when you're totally alert and living i

How do I keep my blood sugar stable?

This fluctuation is the natural balance between things that increase it; and things that decrease it. When you eat food with sugars or starc

Paleo Diet 101

The paleo diet was created to increase the amount of whole, unprocessed, nutrient-dense foods; while reducing the number of gut-disrupting,

Is all the hype about coconut oil worth your attention?

Coconut oil contains a unique type of fat known as “Medium Chain Triglycerides” (MCTs). In fact, 65% of the fat in coconut oil are these MCT

The gut-brain connection: how to feed your brain!

With the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have,

Can my symptoms actually be a food intolerance?

Food intolerances or "sensitivities" can affect you in so many ways. I'm not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic

Gaining weight despite no change in diet

We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There's definitely more to th