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6 Tips to Crush Carb Cravings

The urge to eat high-carb foods like pizza, bagels, and sweet treats isn't always a matter of willpower -- it could mean your body is trying to tell you something. A lack of essential nutrients, stress, or too little sleep can make you reach for comfort in the form of …

How to Help a Leaky Gut Through Diet

Your intestines make up about 4,000 square feet of surface area, all of which helps contain and control what you absorb into your bloodstream. If any part of your intestinal lining is compromised, then so is its ability to prevent you from absorbing toxins and...

Using a Gluten-Free Diet to Lower Chronic Inflammation

Gluten can cause inflammation in anybody, even people who don't have an autoimmune disease like celiac. Inflammation caused by consuming gluten has been linked to a host of health complications, from cognitive issues to gastrointestinal problems.

Life after Meal Kits: A New Solution for Meal Prep

Let’s be real:  meal prep can be painful. It takes time and effort to plan meals, go grocery shopping and cook healthy foods that please everyone. Lugging home bags of groceries is hard work. Finding the time to cook after a long day can be just as hard....

Can a Gluten-Free Diet Improve Brain Health?

Everyone wants to have a healthy brain that functions optimally. We all want to improve our focus, clarity, memory, and ability to learn and process new information. We also want to decrease our risk for depression, memory loss, dementia, and mood disorders. On a...

Are Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction the Same?

Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction have a lot in common. Both eating strategies work by placing limits on your diet and can be great tools for weight loss. However, there are a number of fundamental differences that can make one or the other better suited for your specific goals. How …

My Keto Experiment: 3rd Time’s a Charm

There are tremendous health benefits to the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet, but some people find it restrictive and hard to sustain when “keto flu” symptoms strike. Nutrition Health Coach Kelley Baker experienced these side effects for herself both times she tried keto in the past. For her third go, Kelley …

IIFYM: Counting Macros for Flexible Dieting Success

The flexibility of counting macros and an IIFYM approach can make sticking to a plan and seeing results more challenging. It’s tempting to overdo it on your favorite foods; that’s why it's important to pay attention to food quality and overall nutrition.

How to Fight Autoimmune Diseases by Avoiding Trigger Foods

The food we consume is a critical factor in our immune health. In someone who suffers from an autoimmune disease, for instance, certain foods are guaranteed to trigger adverse symptoms. It’s critical to ensure that all of us, especially those with autoimmune conditions, consume a nutrient-rich diet.

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