by bwg55 | Jul 14, 2021 | Diet Culture, Healthy Eating
If you’re wondering what Intuitive Eating is, you’re not alone. Intuitive eating is based on the belief that you are the expert of your body and its hunger signals. It’s the opposite of a traditional diet in that it doesn’t impose guidelines about what to avoid, and...
by bwg55 | Jul 1, 2021 | Diet Culture, Healthy Eating
Diet culture, living with an emphasis on eating right, is a huge contributor to body image and self-esteem issues. Whether we realize it or not, diet culture affects many of our diet choices. It’s all around us. How often do we see magazines that say something about...
by bwg55 | Jun 25, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Improve Eating Habits
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone abnormality affecting 9-18% of reproductive age women. It is characterized by irregular periods, overproduction of male hormones, and enlarged polycystic ovaries. PCOS is linked with mid-body obesity and...
by bwg55 | Jun 9, 2021 | Complete Diet, Healthy Eating
Eating healthy doesn’t only apply to what you have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You also have to consider what you’re eating when you’re snacking, especially since most people like to have a couple of snacks during the day. Having a snack can help you focus,...
by bwg55 | May 17, 2021 | Complete Diet, Healthy Eating
Fiber is crucial for healthy hormone levels because it helps our body excrete estrogen, keeps our blood sugar better balanced, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. It also keeps us full for a longer period of time between meals and snacks. People whose diets are...
by bwg55 | Jan 22, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Nutritional Therapy
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body and plays several important roles. The building blocks of a healthy diet rely on the quality of the food you are digesting. Foods that are rich in calcium play a vital role in maintaining the circulatory and...