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Diabetic or Not: Glycemic Load Matters

What does “glycemic load” and “glycemic index” really mean, and what are the five factors that change a food’s effect on blood sugar?

Posted byHalie OstbergNovember 20, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: best low glycemic foods, glycemic index, low sugar diets

There’s Something Fishy About (Most) Fish Oil…

With so many fish oil options on the shelves and little FDA regulation, how can you know which ones are the highest quality?

Posted byHalie OstbergNovember 12, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: functional foods, heart health, lower cholesterol, Omega 3, quality fish oil1 Comment on There’s Something Fishy About (Most) Fish Oil…

Collagen Anti-Aging Claims: Fact or Fiction?

The protein is advertised in many forms, from collagen “beauty shots” to bone broth. But is this animal-sourced supplement the anti-aging solution it’s cracked up to be?

Posted byHalie OstbergNovember 1, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: Anti-Aging Products, Best Anti-Aging Products, Collagen, Collagen Supplements, Fight Wrinkles, Look Younger, Skin Health

Healthy Halloween Snacks: Sweet, Without Spooky Amounts of Sugar

There is no need to sacrifice festiveness for fitness when tastier, better-feeling alternatives are out there.

Posted byHalie OstbergOctober 22, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: healthy Halloween treats, healthy snacks, low carb treats, no-sugr snacks

Mood & Food: Can You Eat to Increase Your Serotonin?

How might the mood-food connection work on a biological level? And, how can we use food to improve our mood?

Posted byHalie OstbergOctober 15, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: Carbs & Mood, Diet & Mood, Food & Mental Health, Food & Mood, Foods to Make You Feel Good, Serotonin

Seven Foods to Increase Melatonin Naturally

What is melatonin, and why might supplementing it lead to better sleep? And, do you have to take it as a supplement or can you actually eat your way to a better night of shut-eye?

Posted byHalie OstbergOctober 3, 2018July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: Insomnia, Natural Sleep Aids, Nutrition For Sleep, Sleep Health

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