by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 26, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Heart Health, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s that time of year when we become obsessed with pumpkin – pumpkin lattes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pancakes. And why not? Pumpkin is both savory and sweet making it the perfect addition for many recipes. Pumpkin is nutritious, low in calories, and supports a...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 13, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Food Sensitivities, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
We all know that fruit is good for us, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that everyone (all of us) has a limited ability to absorb fructose, the main sugar found in fruit. In fact, it’s estimated that only half the population can completely absorb an amount...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 22, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
We all know that fruit is good for us, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that everyone (all of us) has a limited ability to absorb fructose, the main sugar found in fruit. In fact, it’s estimated that only half the population can completely absorb an amount...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 10, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat.” In other words, to be fit and healthy, you need to eat good food. And yet, even the healthiest of food won’t be properly digested by a poorly functioning intestinal tract; and this can lead to chronic...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 11, 2019 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Evidence suggests that in addition to impacting our physical health, what we eat also plays a role in how we feel. Food directly affects the structure and function of our brain and, ultimately, our mood as well. You can test this out for yourself. Pay attention to...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 30, 2019 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
Okay, I’m about to throw you a curve ball. Ready? It’s possible that the reason you are having such a hard time losing weight is because the bacteria living inside your gut are out of balance. Until recently, it was assumed that these bacteria (our microbiome)...