Understanding that cravings are the result of imbalances in the body helps us understand how to address them, and even better, prevent them from occurring! In Part 1 of this series, you learned: Why greater willpower isn’t the solution to overcoming cravings How nutrient deficiencies can lead to cravings How refined sugars and artificial sweeteners contribute to ongoing cravings In...

Helpful Highlights An imbalanced gut microbiome, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar imbalances are underlying imbalances that lead to cravings. Stress and adrenal fatigue are often underlying causes of cravings, as they affect the way we metabolize food, process sugar, and respond to stressors. Emotional eating goes hand in hand with cravings. Learning the difference between the two will help you cultivate...

Helpful Highlights: With 98% of women affected by cravings, it’s no surprise that this is one of the most common reasons we struggle with consistently eating healthfully. Greater willpower isn’t the solution. There are many underlying biochemical causes of cravings and once they are addressed, cravings disappear. A few first steps you can take to eliminate cravings is to eat a wide...

Without giving it all away, absolutely YES! From the way it tastes to it’s profound health benefits, there’s no doubt about it, filtered water really is better. There are, however, a few important points to understand first… From proper cell function and detoxification, to organ function, healthy skin, and a healthy digestive system, water is essential for so many reasons....

As soon as the weather starts warming up each Spring, I get pretty excited for Summer and start thinking of all the summer-y recipes I want to make. Pina Coladas have always been one of my favorite summer beverages, but the ones you order from restaurants are filled with a lot of completely unnecessary ingredients. Thankfully, you can still enjoy...