Understanding Good Fats vs Bad Fats

Understanding Good Fats vs Bad Fats

I remember back in my university days when my friend and I would go to the cafeteria to get a late night studying snack.  We decided that getting Skittles was a good snack because it didn’t have any fat in it - therefore we wouldn’t get fat - hahahaha!  Seriously.  We thought that.

Well we all know now that fat is essential to optimal health (and that Skittles were probably one of the worst things we could have chosen for a snack - hello sugar!)

Fat is the building block for our cells and key hormones in our bodies!  It is essential for weight loss, mood control, immune system function, brain development and heart health.

A Lesson I Learned The Hard Way

A Lesson I Learned The Hard Way

I recently learned a lesson the hard way and maybe you can relate.

Over Christmas, I was working on a project with a specific deadline.  I underestimated the amount of time I needed to complete it and so I was behind right off the bat. 

No worries I said to myself, you can pull all-nighters and get it done.  So, I went to work and fully immersed myself in my tasks.  I became tunnel-visioned and could think of nothing else but my project.

Why Sugar Is Bad And What You Can Use Instead

Why Sugar Is Bad And What You Can Use Instead

How much sugar are we really eating?

Sugar has become a hot topic.  In excess it makes us fat.  The problem is that MOST of us are eating it in excess.  We’re probably eating more than we think because it hides in MANY everyday “non-sugar” foods such as tomato sauce, fat-free salad dressings, marinades, crackers, yogurt, bread etc.  According to Forbes, American adults are eating 22 tsp of sugar per day and what I found even more horrifying is that the average American child eats 32 tsp of sugar per day!!!  WHAT?!?!

16 Ways To Eat More Fruits & Vegetables

16 Ways To Eat More Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetables are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.  Ideally we should aim for 10-12 servings of vegetables and fruit per day at a ratio of 5 vegetables for every 1 serving of fruit.  Vegetables have the nutrients we need to keep our metabolism functioning properly and fibre that will keep us full longer. 

Not eating enough fruits and veggies can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies which can result in a decrease of the following:

5 Simple Ways To Add Fitness Into Your Busy Schedule

5 Simple Ways To Add Fitness Into Your Busy Schedule

Fitness does not need to consist of an hour workout at the gym.  There are creative ways to add in extra quality fat-burning movements into our days.  Here are a few ideas to make sure you “find” time to exercise.

# 1 SCHEDULE A RECURRING APPOINTMENT WITH YOURSELF

You need to protect yourself from yourself.  Scheduling time in your calendar to workout is imperative.  There will be so many distractions that will keep you busy and keep you from your workouts.  Make yourself a priority and book your workout times in advance.

A Quick Solution For Stress

A Quick Solution For Stress

I want to share a simple technique with you that has been titled “The Super Stress Buster”.  Our lives are filled with stress and we are often told we need to “manage” stress for health reasons.  What does that even mean????  For the most part, it’s impossible to eliminate our stress.  It’s just there – daily tasks to be done, bills to be paid, kids needing our attention, deadlines at work, sickness and injuries, the list goes on.  We need simple solutions that are quick and easy.  Solutions that don’t add to our stress – haha!