What Your Food Cravings Are Trying To Tell You 

What Your Food Cravings Are Trying To Tell You 

Food cravings can be your body’s way of communicating what it needs or is experiencing emotionally and chemically. There are many causes of food cravings, for example nutrient deficiencies in some individuals can increase the need for specific foods.

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Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities - What's the difference?

Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities - What's the difference?

Food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different types of reactions to food. Of the three, allergies are the best defined, yet food sensitivities and intolerances are more common than classical allergies. Here's a breakdown of each:

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Fibre-Maxxing: Benefits, Risks & Gut Health

Fibre-Maxxing: Benefits, Risks & Gut Health

Fibre-maxxing is a growing nutrition trend focused on increasing your daily fibre intake often well above the minimum recommended amounts. Many people still fall short of even the minimum recommended fibre intake, so increased awareness around fibre intake is generally a good thing. However, extremes or sudden changes (like massive fibre increases overnight) can backfire, causing bloating, discomfort, constipation or even nutrient absorption issues.

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How to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally

How to Balance Blood Sugar Naturally

Blood sugar balance refers to the regulation of glucose (sugar) levels in the bloodstream to keep them within a healthy range. Proper balance ensures that the body has a stable supply of energy while preventing the detrimental effects of too high or too low blood sugar levels, or fluctuations. Blood sugar dysregulation can impact concentration, moods, energy levels, sleep, metabolic health, cardiovascular health, weight management and more. It can also increase diabetes risk and exacerbate chronic conditions and hormonal imbalances.

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