The health impact of dairy consumption is constantly up for discussion. While we hear about "lactose intolerance" all the time, there are also "dairy sensitivities" that show up as inflammation and are just as negatively impactful on your health.
 We are often told that our mental health stems from our brain. But what if your gut was equally responsible for your mental wellbeing?
 If you've thought about making your health more of a priority in this new year, it's worth considering the ketogenic diet.
 Is Your Weekend Warrior Routine Creating Chronic ConditionsWe all know someone living the "weekend warrior" life: they eat clean during the week so they can cheat on the weekend. Maybe this is even describing you. Living the weekend warrior lifestyle sounds like the best of both worlds and you might even be able to maintain a consistent weight living this way. But your weekend eating habits don't leave your system once Monday hits.
 In the midst of the holiday season, diet habits built throughout the year often seem to fly out the window. The treats at gatherings look extra sweet and the month-long festivities allow bad choices to add up quick. So many of us allow our eating choices in December to spiral out of control with the thought that January will bring the opportunity to start fresh.
 A ketogenic diet has been around for decades and was originally used to treat patients with epilepsy. The ketogenic diet (aka keto) is a high-fat, low-carb diet that typically breaks out your macronutrients into something that may look close to 75% Fat intake, 20% Protein intake, and 5% Carbohydrate intake.
 Sugar is one of our favorite topics because it is arguably one of the most negatively impactful components of the modern-day diet. In fact, the World Health Organization released a study showing that Americans consume over 126 grams of sugar a day (Crawford, 2019) and it is ever increasing.
 Intrinsically, humans know sugar is bad for us. We know to stay away from too many desserts and to keep soda out of our diet. Over the last few years, consumers have grown even more aware of the effects sugar has on their body.
 Are you wondering what the big deal is with mushrooms and why there are so many different kinds? Well, we did. The first thing to know is the use of mushrooms in medicine is not a new fad.
 Many of us thrive off of our own unique daily routines; what time we wake up, what time we go to work or school, socialize, exercise, sleep and you guessed it, eat.
Each of us also has our own circadian rhythms, also known as the the "sleep-wake cycle," which play a major role in the repairing of cells. That said, it should come as no surprise that the timing of your meals and sleep cycles can have a HUGE impact on your health. This is where implementing an intermittent fasting schedule could be a game-changer for many. |
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