What is iron? Iron is used to make red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen to our organs and tissues. When you are low in iron, your RBC count goes down. This means your blood isn’t getting as much oxygen to your tissues, which can lead to fatigue. Our bodies are...
Is all sugar bad? Over the past few years, our ideas around sugar and fat have changed drastically. Suddenly fat has become increasingly trendy, while sugar is demonized. I spoke with an ambassador of the popular protein bar Square Bar and she said that the most...
What should I eat when I’m pregnant? Calories Why are pregnant women always so hungry? Energy requirements go up when you’re eating for two! Your body requires at least an additional 300cal/day during pregnancy (340cal/day during 2nd trimester and...
What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers that are released from endocrine glands to a target organ. They work throughout your entire body to make sure all of your organs and body systems are communicating well in order to work properly. They are released in...
The history behind our fear Fat is a word that most people fear. It brings on thoughts of greasy food and bulging bellies. No one ever told us how important fat is for brain health, hormone production, joint health, digestion, energy production, and much more. Why did...
Vitamin D is so important and has so many functions in the body that I wanted to dedicate an entire blog post to it! Also, with the days getting shorter and darker, we’re absorbing way less vitamin D. So let’s take a look at why it’s so important and...