Well Balanced brain food

The internet is full of contradicting information and all or nothing diet plans that can only get us in a tizzy. What you feed your brain matters! We strive to provide you with the best “brain food” on our blog: inspirational, encouraging, and evidence-based. Take a look around!

Are All Fats Bad for Your Heart? The Truth About Healthy Fats

I’ve often heard people say, "I avoid fats because I want to eat healthy." While this belief is common, it’s rooted in decades of misinformation about fats. The truth? Healthy fats are essential for your body and mind. Let’s debunk some myths and highlight the facts...

10 Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Boost Heart Health

When it comes to maintaining overall well-being, your heart is the engine that keeps you going, and deserves special attention! If you want to keep your cholesterol in check, you’ll be happy to learn that managing cholesterol doesn’t mean giving up everything you...

Understanding LDL and HDL Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Cholesterol often gets a bad rap, but did you know it’s essential for your body? Cholesterol plays a key role in building cells and producing hormones like vitamin D and estrogen. However, having too much or too little of certain types of cholesterol can put your...

End ofYear Reflection Questions

Is it just me, or is it all too easy to jump into planning the next year before truly reflecting on the previous one? Recently, I read "The PLAN" by Kendra Adachi and as expected it is full of wisdom. One of her points in the book is to look back before you look...

How to Set Healthy, Sustainable Goals Without Falling for Diet Culture

Do you feel the pressure? The pressure to set a goal in the New Year? Maybe you are inundated with ads that make you feel like you should be working out more, eating squeaky clean, or organizing your entire house. While the new year can be an empowering time full of...

Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot

Is Leaky Gut a Real Thing?

More and more research suggests that your gut is deeply interconnected throughout your body—from the brain, to your heart, to your immune system, and even to your mood. This means that the foods and drinks you consume can directly affect your health and mood. The gut’s ability to selectively allow the foods we consume to be absorbed while keeping others out is only possible if the cells are working properly and physically joined together very tightly, via tight junctions.

Gimme Some (Science About) Sugar: What Happens When We Eat Sugar?

Our bodies need carbohydrates to provide us with energy and support brain function. It is only when we consume too much sugar too often that we can begin to gain weight.