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But Our Ancestors Didn’t Take Supplements!
“Our ancestors didn’t take supplements, so why should I?” It’s true! Our ancestors didn't take supplements, so it's totally valid to question why you should today. The reality is that our ancestors’ environment was much different than what we experience today. We...
The Scary Scoop on Supplements
Is supplement regulation a joke? Do you realize you might be taking supplements that contain a potentially dangerous mix of cheap fillers and mystery ingredients? This is what happens when regulation laws aren’t in place. A recent study by the New York State attorney...
6 Healthy Holiday Rituals
If the holidays seem to catch you off guard every year (how do they do that!?), I’ve got six stellar tips that’ll get your mind and body ready to handle them like a champ! Get excited and confident about feeling the best you ever have after a holiday season. My 6...
Cassie’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
If you struggle with finding the perfect gift for those difficult people on your list, or if you put off shopping ‘til last minute then impulse-buy the first things you see (no one really needs a pair of tacky holiday socks...unless they’re those ones with eggs and...
Cassie’s Personal Battle with Sugar Addiction: How You Too Can Overcome It!
It's the kind of embarrassing moment you never forget... ...the morning I had to fess up to my roommate that I'd eaten her entire container of frosted sugar cookies. I thought I’d sneak just one…or two, and before I knew it, all twelve were gone. All twelve cookies....
Stress SUCKS
I said it. Stress super duper sucks. It affects digestion, depletes our body of nutrients, reduces immune function and affects our mood. It alters our ability to think clearly because it interferes with the production of our feel-good brain chemicals (serotonin and...
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Nutrition Program
So you’ve ditched the restrictive low-fat, low-calorie diets, embraced healthy fats like butter and coconut oil, and adapted a fresh, real food approach to fueling your body. As a result you’ve shed pounds without feeling deprived, your energy levels have soared, and...
What About Cheat Days? (5 Considerations)
Oh cheat days. We all want ‘em. They satisfy our inner rebel. They make us feel alive. They’re also familiar and comforting, as including them may have been the only way to survive restrictive diets in the past. You know I want to give you the best answer to your...
Live in the Moment
What does “live in the moment” mean to you? When someone tells you to “live in the moment,” do you consider this advice to be a reckless excuse to make regrettable decisions or to be the initiative you need to take the often overlooked time to enjoy the little things...
5 Crucial Supplements for Blood Sugar Balance
Why does blood sugar balance matter? If you weren’t already asking, you should be. Blood sugar balance is the foundation of health. An imbalance in blood sugar is the foundation of all disease, from type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to cancer and obesity. It affects...