The Alarming Impact of Added Sugars
Hey there, friends! Lacee here, and today we're going to dive into a topic that's near and dear to my heart – the alarming impact of added sugars on our health and well-being. As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) who's all about real food and a...
How to Prevent Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Am I at risk for developing osteoporosis and osteopenia? Are there ways to keep osteoporosis and osteopenia from getting worse? Can I prevent getting osteoporosis and osteopenia? Osteoporosis and osteopenia are both conditions that weaken our bone structure, can be...
5 Questions Women Ask Most About Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it's a universal experience, each woman's journey through menopause is unique, accompanied by its own set of challenges and questions. In this article, we'll explore the...
Is Insulin Resistance Stopping Your Weight Loss
Imagine this. You eat healthy and take really good care of yourself. You love the feeling you get when sharing meals with family and friends. You have a lot of knowledge to share when it comes to living a wonderful life. But…. There it is. The “B” word. If you are...
The Vital Forms of Vitamin B
Over the last couple of years, I’ve really be leaning into specific nutrients, how they work, and how to get more of them naturally from my diet. A few years ago, my doctor discovered that have a MTHFR gene mutation. Like many people with this mutation, I am...
Allergies vs Food Intolerances: Understanding the Differences and Navigating Your Health
In a world where dietary preferences and health concerns are becoming increasingly complex, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between allergies and food intolerances. While both can lead to discomfort and unwanted symptoms, they stem from different...
The Traditional Mediterranean Diet
In the U.S., the Mediterranean diet is typically characterized by abundant plant foods (fruit, vegetables, breads, other forms of cereals, beans, nuts and seeds), fresh fruit as the typical daily dessert, olive oil as the principal source of fat although canola oil...
8 Ways to Stay Healthy on Labor Day
Labor Day, the unofficial end-of-summer celebration, is just around the corner! While this day is often filled with delicious food and enjoyable festivities, it doesn't mean you have to throw your health goals out the window. With a little preplanning and some mindful...
Help, I Can’t Sleep! ~ How to Fall Asleep and Wake Up Feeling Rested
There are few things more upsetting than lying awake in bed, struggling with racing thoughts, tired yet unable to sleep, and then rolling out of bed the next morning feeling exhausted. We’ve all experienced those nights when sleep seems elusive, and then mornings when...
How Fiber Helps Lower Blood Sugar
There’s a section in my book that says: “The foundation of Simply28 is choosing high-quality proteins and low-glycemic vegetables complemented with healthy fat to satiate the appetite. Add in moderate amounts of starchy vegetables and seasonal fruit to provide...