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You’ve probably heard some buzz about Vitamin D. You probably know you’re supposed to take it but you’re a little fuzzy on the details like why vitamin d is important and how much vitamin d you need? Well, lucky for you, I can answer the following questions for you and make it all very easy to understand

We live in a world of choices. Just ten years ago, when you went to the store to get milk, you had three options; whole, 2%, or skim. Today, store shelves are flooded with different types of milk, with the majority coming from milk with no moo. Who would’ve thought? With your weight-loss goals in mind, it’s important to know the differences between the dozens of milk choices you have, to find the healthiest milk alternative to lose weight and stay healthy. 

Food can be complicated. Grocery stores aisles are packed with products that are made to entice you, and flaunt alluring health claims, when in fact, the glorified fat-free versions of the foods that you want and love, are actually unhealthy. With so many food choices these days branded with deceiving and misleading marketing claims it can be complicated to know exactly which foods are healthy and unhealthy. 

When the snow comes, so do the sniffles. That’s why it’s more important than ever, that you take extra precautions during the winter months, to keep yourself healthy. 

Nootropics can increase your brainpower. It sounds too good to be true right? Pills that can actually increase your cognitive function, memory recall, and enhance focus? Well we’re here to tell you, that it’s not. So how do nootropics work to improve the most important muscle in the body - your mind?

It’s true; some foods are just more super than others. It’s not their fault these salty dogs, and sultans of swat have more super powers than their not-so-nutrient-dense contemporaries. Being healthy isn’t about tossing salads full of iceberg lettuce, and chugging cold press juices that cost $9 bucks a slug. You’re eating health-ish but you’re not eating smart. If you aspire to have an 8-pack (yes, you can have more than 6), lighting quick cognitive function to outsmart your friends, and endurance to outlast your CrossFit Coaches, then you’re going need to make every bite count.  

Let’s be honest, it can be challenging to live a healthy life and reach your fitness goals, when you are constantly tempted to go out and grab a drink with your friends. A couple of carb-heavy beers with the boys and a few glasses of wine with the girls can add up quick and in a hurry. So how do you drink and still get that beautiful body you want?

Trying to figure out which type of cooking oil you should use in todays world, is confusing. With so many different options, how do you know which one to choose and which is the healthiest? Are you getting enough omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids? What about polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat? Does that even matter? From the tireless google searches and advice your friends have given you, we thought it was about time we gave you some cold hard facts about which types of cooking oils you should be using.

If you don’t get much exposure to the sun, or live in the Pacific North West like me, then you’re probably part of the estimated 1 billion people or 50% of the world population that has a Vitamin D deficiency. Being Vitamin D deficient can result in abnormalities in calcium, phosphorous, and bone metabolism. So what does Vitamin D actually do? And what are the benefits of taking a Vitamin D supplement? 

Some inflammation is necessary for the body, but too much can do a lot of damage. Learn about natural ingredients for inflammation and how to use them in this scrumptious, easy to make, turmeric coconut truffles recipe!

There are two types of vitamin D that you can consume, but the question is: Vitamin D2 vs Vitamin D3, which is better?