10 Quick Protein Options to Help Curb Junk Food Cravings
Protein is a macronutrient that is highly beneficial to living a healthy life because it plays a vital role in nearly every function of the human body.
When working with clients, I can tell by reviewing their food journals that they often consume highly processed junk foods, and most do not consume enough protein.
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The Unexpected Benefit of Cutting Down on Alcohol
I was off work early last night and felt the urge to pick up a bottle of wine; after looking at my drinking app, which I use to calculate my alcohol consumption throughout the month, I decided against it.
Instead, I reminded myself why I started tracking my drinking in the first place—to be more mindful of my choices and how they impact my health and well-being.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
I absolutely love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate—it's always been one of my favourite sweet treats.
However, traditional peanut butter cups are loaded with refined sugar, which can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes, making them less than ideal for balanced energy and overall health.
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Is drinking Alcohol Beneficial to Your Lifestyle—Sober Curious
You may not have noticed yet, but there’s been a shift—fewer people are turning to alcohol as a means of escape.
The sober curious movement is gaining momentum, becoming a powerful cultural shift.
More people are realizing that drinking or regularly using substances often creates more distress than relief in their lives.
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Your Brain is Shrinking due to Alcohol
Have you ever felt that after a night of drinking alcohol that you’re stuck in a foggy cloud that lingers for days?
While alcohol might feel like a quick escape—activating the brain’s reward system to temporarily boost pleasure while escaping negative emotions such as anxiety, stress and pain—it often comes at a cost.
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