HONESTLY, I'M NOT AN EXPERT... But there’s a few things about me that give me a bit of an inside scoop into the world of natural health and beauty products. First, I’m a Holistic Nutritionist. What does that have anything to do with shampoos and skin creams? That’s where the “holistic” part comes in: health isn’t just about exercise and eating well. The things in our environment and the products we apply to our skin can have an effect on our total health(allergies, headaches, skin issues, etc). The skin literally “eats” everything we apply to it(lotions, shampoos, conditioners) and additionally, our noses pick up all the chemical fragrances added to theses products. Long story short, b

I always get asked why I use protein powders and "what if I don't workout at the gym? Are they "safe" to take for anyone"? Today, I'm covering all your FAQs about protein powders, why it might be something for you to consider using, and what source of protein is best for your body. WHAT'S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT PROTEIN? The biggest deficiency that I see in my practice is people not consuming enough protein. Because meat is sometimes deemed "bad" for our health, many people try to avoid it on a daily basis or even permanently. The good news is, we CAN survive without animal meats(and get protein from plant sources instead), but regardless, many people just are not consuming enough protein through

Lately, I’ve been getting loads of questions about fats and oils, especially with so many people doing a keto-style diet. We’re all slowly getting on board that fat is a GOOD thing, and fat is not making us FAT! But there are some fats we want to have more of, and some fats we want to have less of or avoid if we can. WHY DO WE NEED FATS? Basically, our bodies use fat for tons of different processes, but especially for hormonal balance. Many of our glands actually use fats to be able to produce hormones, and those hormones are what regulate our weight, hair growth, circulation, blood sugar, stress management, and so much more. WHY ARE SOME FATS “GOOD” AND SOME FATS “BAD”: A large part of wh