Is a focus on weight loss the best path to health? At some point in life we all look in the mirror and have the thought: “I need to lose weight”. Over time we all develop our own image of what an ideal body looks like, but one pervasive societal message drives the narrative: If…
Intermittent fasting has been one of the most popular health hacks and weight loss approaches of the past decade. Although research has shown that fasting can have beneficial health effects and contribute to weight loss, what most articles don’t detail are the underlying mechanisms at play and the most effective ways to fast. As with…
We all poop. But what is your poop telling you? Today we welcome back to the show our first two-time guest, digestive health expert Jackie Mirkopoulos. In this podcast we discuss topics such as: – How to overcome to stigma of discussing poop – Strategies for both bloating and constipation – What a healthy stool…
Article originally posted and published at Move Daily Health Coaching. In a time of quick fixes, we see them everywhere we go. Are you bloated? Have some Pepto. Have a headache? Take some Advil. Feeling tired? Coffee. Although it’s convenient to have solutions at your fingertips, ask yourself: Are you treating the root cause of…
Article originally posted and published at Move Daily Health Coaching. Health is multi-faceted, but one of the most important drivers of overall health is the digestive system. For the month of October, your Move Daily Health Coaches Freyja and Dain will be partnering with Evolve Holistic Self-Care expert Jackie Mirkopoulos to explore the digestive system…
Dietary success doesn’t come from meal plans or willpower, but instead comes about with the right mindset and habits. The key foundational habit is having the right food around and readily available, otherwise known as the process of food prep. This doesn’t mean eating broccoli and chicken every day, but instead means you have…
The content of this article was originally published on the Fit in a Fat World blog in March 2013. It has been updated to reflect current views and research. What are multivitamins? Multivitamins, available in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids, contain an assortment of vitamins and minerals each included at a dose below the…
In the world of nutrition, people like things to be black and white:All carbs are evil!Eggs raise cholesterol!Beef is high in saturated fat, eat lettuce instead!Unfortunately for the dogmatism in all of us, the world of food is one giant grey zone.Today, we’re going to touch base on saturated fats. Here are a few facts:The…
The content of this article was originally published on the Fit in a Fat World blog in March 2013. It has been updated in light of the recent news denouncing the consumption of coconut oil.Which fats and oils are best for your health? The answer isn’t cut and dry, but let’s clear the air on…
This article was originally published at The Huffington Post “Eating healthy is too expensive!” As someone who has been involved with fitness since my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, I’ve heard this statement countless time. Now as a Nutrition Coach, I help people eat well on all sorts of budgets. Given my experience, let me explain…