What To Do When Exercise Causes Hypoglycemia
Exercise is good for you they said... Your health will improve they said... But what about when it makes your blood sugar drop too low? ...
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Amanda Dane, NTP
- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
Is Low Serotonin Causing Your Sugar Cravings?
We crave sugar for many reasons. Sometimes getting to the root of your cravings is a bit of a puzzle. However, many clients find that...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Feb 14, 2020
- 4 min
Hypoglycemia: Effects of Low Blood Sugar
I often talk about the harmful effects of high blood sugar, but today we're switching gears to discuss why you don't want your blood...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Jan 16, 2020
- 5 min
How Many Carbs Do You Need?
Every week there is a new headline in the news about what you should or shouldn't eat. It's hard to keep up because they often...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Nov 7, 2019
- 6 min
How To Stay On Track: The Holiday Edition
The holidays are no longer a day or two each month. We now have a "holiday season" that basically lasts from Halloween until the new...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Oct 25, 2019
- 5 min
The Harmful Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
If you turn over a product at the grocery store and look through the ingredients you'll likely find an artificial sweetener listed. They...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
Are You Insulin Resistant?
Am I what?! I realize this is probably not a question that you've asked yourself. It's not something you see by looking in the mirror. ...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Aug 24, 2019
- 7 min
How To Stay On Track
You know how when you buy a new car you suddenly start seeing a million of them everywhere? The opposite phenomenon happens when you...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Jun 12, 2019
- 6 min
Simple, On-The-Go, Healthy Snack Ideas
I don't know what it is about the word "snack", but my toddler will do just about anything for one. Some days she only wants snacks. ...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
What Do You Crave?
Do you crave salty or sweet foods? Do you crave them in the afternoon or after dinner? Are they easily satisfied with a few bites or do...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
10 Simple Ways To Boost Your Energy
Parent exhaustion is a real thing. From losing sleep to never sitting down and constantly on the go. Time, outside of work, feels like...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Mar 14, 2019
- 5 min
6 Foods To Boost Your Energy Without The Crash
I constantly hear from clients that they need more energy. We're all wearing multiple hats and often need to be in multiple places at...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Feb 14, 2019
- 8 min
To Keto or Not to Keto
That's a really popular question right now. If you have a pulse you've probably heard of "keto" or dietary ketosis. It's every where...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Jan 23, 2019
- 4 min
Healthy, Kid-Friendly Valentine Treats
Will you be my Valentine? Oh yes, it's that time again. Another sugar-filled holiday is just around the corner. Don't fear! I've got...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Aug 28, 2018
- 5 min
The “Cheat Day”
Disclaimer: This post isn't meant to offend anyone nor shame anyone for their approach to healthy eating. I'm simply sharing my...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Aug 14, 2018
- 4 min
Rehydrating Berry-Coconutty Smoothie
It's still hot, hot, hot here in the STL, which means I'm still working up a sweat walking the hills in my neighborhood. After my morning...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Jul 3, 2018
- 4 min
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
Sugar, my nemesis, is the antithesis of healthy. I'm sure you've been told this since you were a child, but let's face it...it's...
Amanda Dane, NTP
- Jun 19, 2018
- 7 min
H2O: How Much Water Do You Actually Need?
Helloooo humidity! Summer is here in the STL and we are still under a heat advisory so I thought we'd start with an easy way to nourish...