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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Trisha

Is Cortisol Hindering Your Fitness Level?? I’ve always been into fitness and worked out (definitely had some slumps here and there of course, haha), and have always been under the impression that long bouts of cardio = fitness. Now don’t … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Trisha

Have You Had Your Yams Today?? Yams have been a consistent part of my diet for the past several years. Up until recently I have always eaten them cooked – most commonly cut into fries, tossed with olive/coconut oil, sprinkled … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Trisha

Shout Out to Our Friends at CrossFit Brandon I wanted to dedicate this week’s Health Nugget to the newly opened (well soon, haha) CrossFit Brandon!! For those of you who do not know what CrossFit is, here’s a brief little … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Trisha

Oh Kashi…Nobody Told You “GMO” Isn’t “All-Natural”?? Kashi and Kellogg’s are currently facing a class action lawsuit which lists 14 claims including making false, deceptive and misleading representations and omissions, negligence and negligent representation, false advertising, and conspiracy. (Here is … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Trisha

Franken-Burger Anyone? Does the concept of sitting down to a delicious looking burger only to find out it has been made from meat grown in a test tube freak you out a little? Yah me too!! It’s one thing when … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Trisha

What Are Excitotoxins and Why Are They Bad? Excitotoxins are amino acids that also serve as neurotransmitters in the brain. The nervous system needs amino acid transmitters to function properly but when the dose is too high or it builds … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Trisha

Bad News for Big Pharma = GREAT News For Everyone Else!! This brightened my morning to see a new report predicting a 50+% decrease in antidepressant drug sales by 2016. WOW! So many all-natural treatments are at our disposal that … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Trisha

Eating, Seen Through Your Child’s Eyes This article, “Eating, Seen Through Your Child’s Eyes” by Dina R. Rose, PhD is intriguing. She has a very interesting outlook on the disconnect that can exist between parents and children regarding eating habits. … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Trisha

Hold Onto Your Balls Boys!! Did that get your attention?? Good, because this is important! Spring has sprung, and thus the gardening / yard work season comences. Rakes and hoes in hand we get to work on our lawns and … Continue reading →

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Health Nugget of the Week

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Trisha

Five Words Ruined by the Food Industry Making truly healthy food choices at the grocery store and in our daily lives can be quite a challenge. Food labeling and marketing makes this confusing and can often result in us thinking … Continue reading →

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