Once we hit our 40s, we might start noticing that the way we eat doesn’t feel quite the same, especially as we move into perimenopause. Suddenly, everyone’s talking about eating more protein, cutting back on carbs, taking this supplement, or avoiding that food. It can get confusing pretty quickly. So, what should we actually be…
Category: Nutrition & Lifestyle
Ginger Isn’t for Everyone
Every so often, my feed fills up with reels claiming ginger is the answer to just about everything. Bloated? Drink ginger tea. Headache? Take a ginger shot. Feeling sluggish or coming down with something? Ginger, ginger, ginger. Apparently, we should all be adding ginger to our daily routine. Don’t get me wrong, ginger has its…
Lacto-Fit: Korea’s Bestselling Probiotic
If you’ve ever wandered into a Korean pharmacy or found yourself scrolling through Olive Young late at night, you’ve probably come across these brightly coloured stick packs. Lacto-Fit is incredibly popular, but with so many products to choose from, figuring out which one to buy can get confusing. You’re staring at a wall of different…
Do Kids Really Need Sports Drinks? A Baseball Mom’s Take
At baseball tournaments, kids don’t always need a sports drink. Most of the time they just need water, food, and enough rest. If you have spent any time at the diamond on a tournament weekend, you know the drill. It is never just one game. It is two, sometimes three back to back, sitting on…
May 29 Is World Digestive Health Day
Every year on May 29, the World Gastroenterology Organisation marks World Digestive Health Day, a global initiative that brings attention to digestive health and some of the symptoms that can easily get overlooked or brushed off. This year’s theme is “Chronic Diarrhea: Don’t Flush the Signs Away.” The message is pretty simple: pay attention to…
Maybe We Need to Pay More Attention to How We Actually Feel
Not rules. Not a plan. Just seven quiet observations for anyone who’s doing everything right, and still wondering why something feels off. I actually ate healthy the other day. Like, genuinely healthy (which I haven’t in a while, to be honest). Good breakfast, good lunch, didn’t even snack (usually sweets), and I felt pretty good…
When Drinking More Water Isn’t the Answer
TCM has a different way of looking at dryness, and it goes beyond how much water you drink. Have you ever felt like you’re drinking water all day, carrying your water bottle everywhere, and still feeling completely parched? Your lips are chapped, your skin feels dry, your eyes are irritated, and you wake up with…
Top Reasons to See a Holistic Nutritionist
A lot of people think seeing a nutritionist means sitting across from someone who’s going to hand you a meal plan and being told to eat more vegetables and drink more water like you haven’t heard that a hundred times already. But holistic nutrition is different. It looks at the whole picture: how you’re sleeping,…
The Many Paths of a Holistic Nutritionist (And How to Find Yours)
You put in the time. You studied the biochemistry, the nutrition foundations, and a more whole-person approach to health that isn’t always the focus in more conventional programs. Now you’re either working toward becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, or maybe you’ve already finished, and you hit that point where you start thinking…okay, what does this…
The Role of Nutrition in Children’s Mental Health
When we talk about kids and mental health, we usually talk about things like screen time, school stress, sleep, or therapy. But there’s another part that flies under the radar, nutrition. There’s also a growing amount of research looking at how what kids eat may affect things like mood, stress and how they handle everything…
Slow Down When You Eat
No, seriously. Your body will thank you. I want you to think about the last time you actually sat down for a meal. I don’t mean grabbing something quick while standing at the kitchen counter, and I definitely don’t mean scrolling through your phone while you chew. I mean the last time you weren’t just…
Why Some Foods Just Work Better Together
Have you ever tried to eat healthier, added more greens to your plate, cut back on junk food, and chosen the healthier option when you could, but wondered whether it was making much of a difference? Something I’ve found interesting through studying nutrition is that it’s not just about the foods we eat. Sometimes, what…
Are Your Supplements Working Well Together?
Have you ever stood in front of a wall of vitamins at the store and felt completely overwhelmed? There are so many to choose from, and it’s easy to think you need a few different bottles to cover all your bases. But one thing I’ve come to understand through my own experience and my nutrition…
Holistic Nutritionist vs Dietitian vs Naturopath: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever tried to eat better, feel better, or just understand what your body actually needs, you’ve probably come across terms like dietitian, naturopath, and holistic nutritionist… and thought, okay… but what’s the difference? Because on the surface, they can seem pretty similar. They all deal with food, and they all talk about wellness,…
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Lately
No one really prepares you for this part. Not just the hot flashes.Not just the skipped periods.Not just the ‘is this hormonal?’ guessing game. You reach a point where everything just rubs you raw. Your patience drops to zero, little things get under your skin, and you feel constantly overstimulated. You’re bone-tired, but you can’t seem to…