Here are a few simple things you can do to lend your liver a helping hand. 

We all know that getting off the sugar can be very difficult. If you have ever done a real food plan or detox protocol, you know what we are talking about, So what is sugar doing to your brain?

Did you know that your brain is the organ that receives nourishment strictly through the foods we eat every single day?

A lot of people think that sucralose is only related to Splenda; however, did you know that sucralose is mainly used in the manufacture of processed food, even in sport nutrition products because it is very sweet?

Diets high in protein pose a potential acid load to the kidneys, mainly as sulfates and phosphates. It was also hypothesized that calcium and hence bone mass was lost in order to buffer this acid load from a high protein intake.

Do you feel deprived, frustrated and tired of trying different diets? Don’t worry! You are not alone. Dieting not only does not work, it is the root of many problems and it may cause more harm than good.

Are you the type who eats every three hours to “accelerate your metabolism”? Many people believe that you need to eat every 3 hours to lose weight but in fact, you need to give your body a break and here is why

This January nurture yourself instead of focusing on flaws to fix. For the next two weeks, try to follow these easy steps to bring your body back to balance and start the new year with a calm mind, connected spirit and shed some pounds in the process.

The gut is now considered to be “our second brain”. There are many series of hormonal signals between the gut and the nervous system especially while we eat. According to a Harvard report, it seems to take about 20 minutes for the brain to register satiety (fullness), so if someone eats too quickly, satiety may occur after overeating instead of putting a stop to it.

A ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that works for a lot of people because it targets key causes of weight gain such as hormonal imbalances, especially insulin resistance but how does it work?

Are you the type of person who eats really well during the day but looses control at night? Many people find themselves eating late at night, even when they aren’t hungry but how can you change that behaviour? Here are 5 tips to stop overeating at night.

Fat is one of the body’s most basic building blocks. The average person is made up of between 15 and 30 percent fat, and we need fat and cholesterol for creating hormones, such as: sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone); adrenal hormones (cortisol that regulates metabolism); and steroid hormones and prostaglandins.; however, it is not only important that we choose the right kind of fat coming from whole foods but also that we don't damage these fats.

You have probably heard before that all you need to do to lose weight is exercise more and eat less but is that really true?

Tofu has gained popularity over the past years especially if you follow a vegetarian diet but is it truly a good substitute for meat?

The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1980 and 2014, and today it is considered a global epidemic according to the WHO. Obesity can lead to many other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high blood pressure.

With so much controversy surrounding dairy these days, it is difficult to know for sure if we should or should not be consuming dairy.  Many people lose the ability to digest milk as we get older, known as lactose intolerance.  About 75% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant.  It is very common in Africa, Asia, and South America, and less common in North America, Australia and Europe.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Sugar is considered to be as addictive as a drug and is linked with numerous health problems.  Replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners isn’t any better- artificial sweeteners are actually more unhealthy than regular sugar and should be avoided completely. 

Currently one of the most popular health and fitness trends, intermittent fasting (IF) is being used to lose weight, improve health, and live longer.

During adolescence, the body’s demand for nutrients increases.  There is also more risk for nutrient deficiencies as teens tend to make poorer food choices.

You may have been hearing a lot of buzz about Chaga lately but what exactly is it and what does it do? 

Our conventional food system today is heavily dependent on toxic chemicals that pose threats to our health.  There are over 6,000 food additives and chemicals used to grow, produce, and package our food.