Insulin Resistance & Reducing Your Risk
Insulin Resistance & Reducing Your Risk When we eat food, sugar and carbs are broken down into glucose – a vital fuel for our cells. However, excess glucose in the bloodstream can lead to insulin resistance, which keeps your cells from properly using...
The Link Between Eczema and Gut Health
The Link Between Eczema and Gut Health If you have eczema, you’re probably all too familiar with the dry, itchy patches of skin that seem to flare up at the most inopportune times. But what you may not know is that there’s a strong link between eczema and...
Nutrition and Anxiety
Nutrition and Anxiety Anxiety is real. It’s a natural response to stress, and it can be helpful in some situations. For example, feeling anxious before a big presentation can help you focus and do your best. However, when anxiety is constant or excessive, it can...
High Fructose Corn Syrup – Sweet? or Sour?
High Fructose Corn Syrup – Sweet? or Sour? Over the past few decades, high fructose corn syrup has gained popularity within the food industry. It is a highly processed sugar derived from corn starch. It is made into a syrup and originally has only glucose (pure...
Is Sugar Making You Sick?
What’s the deal with sugar? We’ve been told time and again that it will wreak havoc on our health, but what does this mean for us who love sweet stuff like candy or donuts- especially in moderation!