Welcome to another multi-part series - this time, our focus is all about DETOXING. Now, before you start visualizing juice cleanses, only eating celery for a week, or sweating out pounds of water - that's not the detox I mean. A lot of what we focus on at GUADS are ways to add in healthy foods or …
The Detox That Actually Works
Diet culture - stop trying to make detoxes happen. They're not going to happen! Fun fact - did you know that your body naturally detoxes itself? And that you don't need detox teas, apple cider vinegar shots, or any other nonsense of the like? It's true! Your liver, for example, filters your blood …
Food Pairings for Max Absorption
It's no secret that eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is the best way to pack in the nutrients that our bodies need. However, there's another powerful factor at play: bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to our ability to absorb the nutrients we get from food. If our …
Tips for Staying Hydrated
The month of June is upon us, which means the warmer spring weather is finally upon us. We all know how important hydration is year round, but it becomes increasingly important as the temps rise and we spend more time outside. One of the most forgotten ways to boost your health is to STAY HYDRATED. …
The Best Soup EVER
This is my GO-TO recipe and honestly I never get tired of it. It is perfect for chilly days in autumn or winter (...or Spring...I'm obsessed), and it's full of veggies and protein so it keeps you feeling full and your gut nourished! Give it a try this week, I promise you won't regret it! Butternut …
Design Your Own Circuit Workout
When I don’t know what kind of workout I feel like doing, my go to is always a circuit training workout. I’ve started to come up with my own right before I workout based on what I want to focus on that day. The best part is, there’s no right or wrong way to do this! If you’re short on time, you …
Improving Your Health Care In 2 Minutes: Episode 4
Welcome to the final episode of Improving Your Health Care in 2 minutes! Last episode was on "Your Healthcare, Your Choice" (read it here!) and today's will cover "Taking Charge"! While we of course need healthcare professionals, I think sometimes people forget that it is ultimately up to you to …
Mindfulness and Exercise
What do you think about when exercising? Is it a time for you to let you mind wander, or do you tend to stay focused on the task at hand? I recently found myself becoming incredibly bored when working out and started to question if I could incorporate some meditation or mindfulness techniques into …